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Jammu, Sept 30: All the traffic signals across Jammu City installed under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), lying defunct for more than three months, will be made functional only after the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is completed. However, the date of completion of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is not clear. "We have floated tenders, but there are still some technical issues for making the traffic signals functional in the city," SSP Traffic, Farooq Kaiser, informed Rising Kashmir. "The closure of the 4th Tawi Bridge is leading to main traffic congestion in the city". Following heavy rainfall in the Jammu region, the city has experienced unprecedented traffic jams. The entire ITMS, installed under the Smart City Project, has become defunct, causing considerable inconvenience to commuters. Massive traffic snarls have become a daily occurrence across the city. The SSP said the traffic congestion is largely due to the closure of the 4th Tawi Bridge, washed-away roads at multiple locations, potholes throughout Jammu, and the non-functioning traffic lights. The situation worsened after the heavy rains on August 26, he added. Currently, not a single traffic signal in Jammu City is operational, leading to chaos and long jams, especially during peak hours.
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the situation in various parts of Jammu is quite serious following heavy rain and directed the administration to maintain high alert. The chief minister gave the instructions at a meeting in Srinagar to take stock of flood control measures in Jammu, his office said in a post on X. Moderate to heavy rain lashed Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Almost all rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submerg ...Read More >
Jammu, July 1 (UNI) On the eve of Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 'Tawi Aarti' at Tawi Riverfront, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and Baba Barfani and prayed for a peaceful, blessed and memorable pilgrimage for all the devotees. "Entire J&K is experiencing spiritual bliss on the eve of holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath. People of J&K are ready to welcome devotees of Baba Barfani coming from across the country. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with health, happiness and harmony," the Lieutenant Gove ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 01: In a major relief to commuters and pilgrims stranded due to the disruption of train services in Jammu region, Northern Railways on Monday introduced a special shuttle service between Jammu and Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The temporary service, which began operations on September 1, will run until September 15, aiming to facilitate movement for stranded commuters, pilgrims, and personnel engaged in restoration efforts. Rail connectivity across the region has remained severely affected since August 26, when heavy rainfall and flash floods led to multiple breaches and track misal ...Read More >
"Traffic was restored on the highway on Tuesday morning following clearance of landslides," a traffic police officer said. According to an official update, passenger vehicles are now allowed to ply from both directions -- Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa -- on the highway. Also read | Weather improves in Kashmir, MeT predicts more rains Vehicular movement was stopped on the highway on Monday as landslides and shooting stones blocked both tubes between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote, a traffic po ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday extended wishes to everyone on Dhanteras and Diwali, sharply criticising the Yogi administration, labelling it a "futility government" and adding, "Do not expect electricity from it." Addressing a gathering, SP Chief said, "This is a futility government. Don't expect electricity from it. The state of the state is such that Lucknow is experiencing traffic jams everywhere, yet it is being called a smart city." He further remarked that an FIR should be filed against the official who declared Luck ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced the closure of the Tarnaka junction under the flyover starting Friday, June 6. This decision follows a trial reopening that began on April 18, aimed at easing vehicular movement between Osmania University and Lalapet. During the trial period, the traffic department conducted extensive studies including simulation and drone-based traffic monitoring, analysis of Google traffic data, adjustments of traffic signal timings, and a review of road engineering. Feedback from commuters was also collected to assess the impact. Also Read: HYDRA on t ...Read More >
KATHUA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, economy, and social fabric and enhance the city's identity and livability. "Kathua Waterfront blend ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art 120 bedded additional block of Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar. The Chief Minister inspected the new facility, including operation theatres, ramps, staircases, and wards, and interacted with hospital staff and faculty. Speaking at the event, he said that a fire incident in 2022 had impacted the hospital, significantly reducing its original capacity. He recalled that the hospital had continued to function through the 2014 floods. However, despite the limited space, the doctors continued to ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday virtually addressed the foundation stone laying ceremony of roads reconstructed under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in Udham Singh Nagar district. CM Dhami stated that the reconstructed 20-kilometre road, developed with an investment of Rs 55 crore, will provide significant benefits to the Terai region. The project includes the widening and strengthening of the Manunagar-Gadarpur-Dineshpur-Matkota-Haldwani motor road. I believe that after the reconstruction of this roa ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lashing out at the BJP govt for its failure to address massive traffic jams in cities, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the entire state is reeling under massive traffic jams and all the hype about smart city project has only proved to be a sham."Look at the condition of traffic jams in cities across the state. Commuters are stranded for hours in these jams with no respite. Under the smart city project, countless meetings were held at the level of the Chief Minister, yet every city is stuck in traffic. Where have all the funds for smart city projects ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad traffic police have decided to shut the Tarnaka Junction below the flyover for vehicular movement between Osmania University and Lalapet, and vice versa, from June 6. It was reopened for vehicular traffic in April for a trial run. According to traffic police, during the trial run, they conducted simulation studies, a drone study, and analysis of Google data, tried different traffic signal timings, studied road engineering aspects at the junction, apart from taking feedback from commuters. The junction was initially set to remain open for a 15-day trial run between April ...Read More >
Jammu, June 8 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the waterfront in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which provided direct employment to around 150 people, among whom most are female beneficiaries, ensuring that urban rejuvenation projects also ensure women empowerment. "The 1200-metre stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, economy, and social fabric and enhance the city's identity and livability", the LG said. Sinha said under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the union territory's administration is resolved to bring abo ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy as the feast was organised in the month of saawan. Although Lalan Singh made separate arrangements ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 01: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday conducted an extensive visit to flood, rain, and landslide-affected areas of Jammu division to assess the damage caused by the recent natural calamity. Shah undertook an on-ground inspection of critical sites, met displaced families, and chaired a high-level review meeting to streamline ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. The Home minister arrived in Jammu on Sunday night to assess the flood situation and the relief efforts. On Monday, Shah visited severely impacted locations including Manguchak villag ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, "Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy of inclusive governance, progressive vision & contributions to motherland continues to inspire us." After the abrogation of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India's power generation capacity of 484.8 GW (gigawatt), a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in the Paris climate agreement."In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way," renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Monday, crediting the progress to PM Modi's stewardship of "Bharat's green transformation towards a sustainable future".Modi has been pushing clean energy since taking over country's reins in 2 ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 16 (ANI): EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has announced a Rs 1 crore commitment to tackle traffic congestion in Bengaluru using AI and satellite data, urging authorities and citizens to join hands in fixing the city growing traffic problem. In a detailed post on X, Pitti shared that he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He said the worst part was being stranded at a choke point on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 100 minutes, with no traffic light or police officer in sight. I am committing INR 1 ...Read More >
In his keynote address, Shri Malhotra highlighted the remarkable strides made by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) over the last decade. India's transport infrastructure is undergoing a transformative shift, and at the heart of this change are the "Highway Heroes" -- the nation's truck drivers -- and the vision of a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive logistics ecosystem. On this note, Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra, ad ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
KATHUA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, economy, and social fabric and enhance the city's identity and livability. "Kathua Waterfront ...Read More >
Prashant Pitti's announcement quickly gained traction online. As Bengaluru continues to reel under chronic traffic congestion, worsened by rapid urbanisation and a booming tech industry, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has proposed a bold, tech-driven initiative to tackle the city's infamous choke points. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Pitti announced that he would commit Rs 1 crore of personal funds to identify and resolve the worst traffic bottlenecks in the city using artificial intelli ...Read More >
LIVE Updates Jammu Weather: Jammu Weather Live Updates: Continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu division has led to a sharp rise in water levels across most rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways. Major rivers like the Tawi and Ravi are now flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns over potential flooding and disruption in low-lying areas. Meanwhile, at least four people were reportedly killed on Tuesday in a heavy downpour in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. According to IANS, officials said that two people were killed after their house collapsed, while two others di ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday virtually addressed the foundation stone laying ceremony of roads reconstructed under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in Udham Singh Nagar district. CM Dhami stated that the reconstructed 20-kilometre road, developed with an investment of Rs 55 crore, will provide significant benefits to the Terai region. The project includes the widening and strengthening of the Manunagar-Gadarpur-Dineshpur-Matkota-Haldwani motor road. "I believe that after the reconstruction of this ro ...Read More >
Jammu, June 8 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the waterfront in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which provided direct employment to around 150 people, among whom most are female beneficiaries, ensuring that urban rejuvenation projects also ensure women empowerment. "The 1200-metre stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, economy, and social fabric and enhance the city's identity and livability", the LG said. Also Read | Vishwajit Rane Suspends GMCH Doctor: After Goa Health Minister Berates Dr Rudresh Kurtikar, CM Pramod Sawant Ove ...Read More >