Light rains lash plains, Gulmarg among higher reaches receive fresh snowfall

Srinagar, Mar 12: Light rains lashed plains while higher reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Tuesday.

A meteorological department official told GNS that in the last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. today, Srinagar received traces of rain, Pahalgam 0.6mm, Kupwara 0.2mm, Kokernag 1.2mm while Gulmarg received 2cms of snowfall.

Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 5.9°C against 6.3°C on the previous night.

It was above normal by 2.2°C for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year, the MeT official said.

Qazigund recorded a minimum of 5.8°C against 4.4°C on the previous night and it was 3.5°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.

Pahalgam recorded a low of 1.7°C against 2.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 4.4°C, same as on the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal, the official said.

Kupwara town recorded a low of 4.0°C, same as on the previous night and it was 1.7°C above normal there, the official said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 1.0°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.7°C for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 12.5°C and it was below normal by 1.5°C for the winter capital of J&K.

Banihal recorded a low of 6.6°C, Batote 6.4°C and Bhaderwah 6.0°C, he said.

In next 24 hours, he said, there is possibility of light rain and snow at few places.

On Wednesday, he said, there is possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at widespread places while there is possibility of light rain and snow at few places on March 14. Generally dry weather is expected from March 15-20, he added. (GNS)

Tulip garden to feature 5 new varieties; 1.7 mn tulips set to bloom: Sheikh Fayaz

Multi activity equipment for children installed in 7 new parks

Srinagar, Mar 11: In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia’s largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area.

This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, held at Civil Secretariat here.

The meeting was also attended by Director Floriculture Kashmir, District Floriculture Officers and other senior officers of the department.

While addressing the meeting, the Commissioner Secretary said that it is the endeavour of the department to make the Tulip Garden more attractive and alluring for the tourists from all over the world.

“This year we have added five new varieties bringing the total number of tulip varieties to 73. These new varieties will give an enchanting experience to the visitors making the splendid garden extremely beautiful,” he maintained.

He added that 1.7 million tulips are set to bloom this year in the upcoming season, the ground work of which has been completed. He said that the department has also added another four kanal of land for the parking lot at the tulip garden to ensure a smooth experience for the visitors.

Sheikh Fayaz said that Tulip Garden, recently included in the World Book of Records, is a pride for the Floriculture department and has greatly enhanced the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir. We are anticipating a big increase in arrival of tourists to the Tulip Garden this year as compared to the last year and preparations are in full swing in this regard.

He took note of various civil works in the garden like face lifting, toilet points, soakage pits, lightning system, illumination among other works and asked the concerned to complete the leftover works. He asked the DFOs to ensure parks are well maintained in all the districts and all the facilities for the visitors are in place. He said that all parks should have a washroom facility for ease of the visitors.

Sheikh Fayaz directed the officers to complete all the ongoing works in the shortest possible timeframe. He asked the Director Floriculture to personally monitor the execution of works to ensure their timely completion.

It was also revealed during the meeting that the Floriculture department has installed multi activity children equipment in 7 more parks bringing the total number of parks with children equipment to 14.

Director Floriculture Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad Rather, said that it is a conscious endeavour of the department to ensure that children have fun time in the parks.

He also passed strict directions to the concerned officers to keep a close watch on the equipments in the parks to avoid any untoward incident. He said that any damaged equipment should be immediately replaced to ensure complete safety of the children— (KNO)

Ramdan is one of the holiest months for Muslims all around the world. It is the ninth month as per the Islamic lunar calendar. Furthermore, the month is marked by rigorous fasting from sunrise to sunset followed by iftar and prayers. At the end of the Ramdan month the Eid Ul Fitr festival is celebrated all around the world. In this article we’ll discuss the Whole Ramadan 2024 Calendar with iftar time and sehri time so that you can plan your day accordingly. Furthermore, we’ll also discuss the significance of this holy month.

Ramadan Calendar 2024

It is important that you take a print out of the Ramdan 2024 calendar. So that you can know the correct time for Ramadan Sehri and Iftar and decide when to start or end the fast. This will help you to do your holy duty without any complications or mistakes in between. This year Ramdan 2024 will start from 11 March 2024 and will go on toll 9 April 2024. Below we have given time according to the India Standard Time. However this can vary is you move towards the exterior of the nation or you’re going to different nations so make sure to check your time according to the place you’re in so that you don’t make any mistake

What is Ramadan and its significance?

Ramadan is the holiest period for Muslims all around the world. It is the ninth month in the Islamic Lunar calendar and at the end it is followed by the biggest Festival for Muslim all around the world Eid Ul Fitr. This is the month that followers of Islam totally dedicated to their religion and spirituality. They engage in prayers and fasting in the name of Allah. The fast of Ramadan is not an easy one; it involves complete abstinence from food, drinks and other bodily needs that might arise. Fasting is one of the five principles of Islam and teaches individuals self-discipline, empathy, and a sense of community through acts of charity and shared meals with family and friends. The fast starts from sunrise and goes till sunset. After sunset , they are allowed to have some food for a particular set of time. The fast of Ramadan is compulsory for every able bodied Muslim and not doing it without a valid reason can lead to punishment from Allah.

So this was all about the Ramdan 2024 calendar and the significance of this holy month for all the Muslims around the world. You can follow this calendar to decide the time for your Sehri or Iftar.

FAQs:-

1. What is Ramadan?
– Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, prayers, and spiritual reflection.

2. When does Ramadan 2024 start and end?
– Ramadan 2024 begins on March 11 and ends on April 9.

3. What are Sehri and Iftar?
– Sehri is the pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins, and Iftar is the meal to break the fast after sunset.

4. Are there variations in fasting times worldwide?
– Yes, fasting hours vary based on geographical location, ranging from 12 to 17+ hours.

5. Is fasting in Ramadan obligatory for all Muslims?
– Fasting in Ramadan is compulsory for all able-bodied adult Muslims, except for specific exemptions.

6. What are the benefits of fasting during Ramadan?
– Fasting promotes self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth. It fosters a sense of community through shared meals and acts of charity.

ED attaches property worth Rs 4.81 crore in J&K bank fraud case

Srinagar, Mar 11: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday attached properties worth Rs 4.81 crore in Jammu and Kashmir bank fraud case.

In a post on X, ED, as per the news agency—Kashmir News OBserver (KNO said that Srinagar Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs.4.81 Crore in the form of 18 Kanal of land and building.

It said that property belongs to Isfaq Ahmad Zargar of M/s Nikha Ornaments (12.5 marla), Khalil Ahmad Mughal of M/s JK Gold Jewelry (14 Kanal 16 Marla), Md. Asaraf Dev of M/s Raf Raf Tours and Travel (1 Kanal 12 Marla) and Md. Sayed Kaushar Niyazi of M/s Sayed Tours and Travels ( 17 Marla)—(KNO)