ADGP Jammu adhere new rank to newly promoted Inspectors

ADGP Jammu adhere new rank to newly promoted Inspectors

Jammu, January 5 Addl. Director General of Police Jammu Zone, Jammu, Anand Jain,IPS decorated newly promoted Inspectors by pining new rank on their  promotion in a simple function held at ZPHQ Jammu. The officers who were decorated are Avtar Choudhary, Ranjit Singh and Lalit Sharma posted at Jammu district. While felicitating the Inspectors, ADGP Jammu Zone urged the…

Om Prakash Bhagat takes over as Deputy Commissioner Rajouri

Om Prakash Bhagat takes over as Deputy Commissioner Rajouri

RAJOURI, JANUARY 05: Om Prakash Bhagat on Friday took over as Deputy Commissioner Rajouri replacing Vikas Kundal who has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited. Om Prakash Bhagat has earlier served on different posts including Managing Director, J&K Financial Corporation and other important positions, showcasing his expertise and commitment…

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of JKHPMC

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of JKHPMC

JAMMU, JANUARY 05: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today called upon the management of JKHPMC to optimise its operations and explore new ways and technologies for maximizing its reach and make themselves competent with present industries of food sector. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the performance and…

Ayodhya Temple: Akasht Pujan Program held in Peer Kho Area

Ayodhya Temple: Akasht Pujan Program held in Peer Kho Area

Jammu: Narotam Sharma, former Councillor JMC ward no 3 and BJP leader today organized Akshat Pujan, distribution program here in Peer Kho area of old city Jammu wherein he along with other BJP leaders distributed Akashat, invitation to the people to visit Ayodhya on 24 January, the auspicious day of opening of Sri Ram Temple….

BJP's gaining momentum in Jammu: Raj Rattan Raina

BJP’s gaining momentum in Jammu: Raj Rattan Raina

JAMMU: The graph of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going up with each passing day as people are coming forward to join and further strengthen this party in the Union Territory. This was stated by Raj Rattan Raina, senior BJP leader while speaking at the joining programme held at Patoli Jammu.  Nanu ji, Parmjeet Kour,…

Severe cold, dry weather continues in Kashmir

Severe cold, dry weather continues in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 5  Severe cold with dry weather conditions continued to prevail in Kashmir valley as night temperatures remained below freezing point across on Friday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that the minimum temperature in Srinagar slightly improved on Friday and recorded at -3.0?C against the -3.8?C recorded on Thursday. It was -0.9?C below normal…

Development of modelling systems for understanding and predicting weather, ocean and climate hazards and understanding the science of climate change; exploration of polar and high seas regions of the Earth towards discovery of new phenomena and resources; development of technology for exploration and sustainable harnessing of oceanic resources for societal applications; and translation of knowledge and insights from earth systems science into services for societal, environmental and economic benefit are some of the other objectives. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to translate science to services for the society in providing services for weather, climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards; to explore and harness marine living and non-living resources in a sustainable manner for the country and to explore the three poles of the Earth (Arctic, Antarctic and Himalayas). These services include weather forecasts (both on land and in the Oceans) and warnings for various natural disasters like tropical cyclones, storm surge, floods, heat waves, thunderstorms and lightning; alerts for Tsunamis and monitoring of earthquakes. The services provided by the Ministry are being effectively used by different agencies and state governments for saving human lives and minimising damages to the properties due to natural disasters. Earth System Sciences deal with all the five components of the earth system: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere and their complex interactions.

PRITHVI scheme to bolster India’s natural disaster prediction: PM Modi Union Cabinet approves Ministry of Earth Sciences’ PRITHVI scheme

New Delhi, Jan 5: The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, for implementation during the period from 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs 4,797 crore. According to an official government release, the scheme encompasses five ongoing sub-schemes namely “Atmosphere…

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian

Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Shopian

Srinagar, Jan 5  An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday morning, police said. The anti-militancy operation, currently underway in the Chotigam area of Shopian district, is being jointly conducted by local police, Army, and CRPF. Kashmir Police Zone in a post on X said, “Encounter…

Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: Rajesh, Rahul Kumar distribute consecrated Akshat among inhabitants of Balmiki Basti

Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: Rajesh, Rahul Kumar distribute consecrated Akshat among inhabitants of Balmiki Basti

JAMMU: Rajesh Gupta President VHP, J&K, along with former Councillor Rahul Kumar spearheaded the distribution of consecrated Akshat (sacred rice) and images of Lord Rama in Balmiki Basti of Gandhi Nagar here as part of the ongoing Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Akshat Distribution Campaign in connection with consecration ceremony of Shri Ram at Ayodhaya. The initiative…

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra marks celebration of development, progress at Panchayat Chak Salarian

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra marks celebration of development, progress at Panchayat Chak Salarian

SAMBA, JANUARY 05: Panchayat Chak  Salarian, Block Ramgarh, witnessed a grand spectacle of development and progress today, as the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra made its way to the village. The Yatra, a nationwide outreach initiative by the Government of India, aims to spread awareness and ensure 100% coverage under the flagship schemes and programs that…