BJP takes on PDP over its AoA remark

  Jammu: A day after the PDP said that delay in resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan has the potential of undermining the Agenda of Alliance of the PDP-BJP government, the BJP said such remarks can lead to mistrust and add to confusion among the people. “The BJP has refuted the repeated claims being […]

Forest fires ring alarm bells as govt seems unaware 

  Srinagar: Various forest areas across Kashmir Valley have been damaged over the past few days due to a massive blaze that is continuing with officials still clueless about how to control the raging fires.  Reports said that a massive fire broke out in Nowroz Baba forests of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday. As […]

Govt orders promotions in PWD, 5 SEs placed as CE’s

JAMMU: The Government Saturday ordered promotions, transfers and posting of Chief Engineers in the Public Works Department. According to a government order issued in this regard, consequent upon superannuation of Abdul Hamid, I/C Development Commissioner Works in PWD, Satish Razdan, I/C Chief Engineer (Civil), Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) has been posted as I/C Development Commissioner […]

Pilot of AI flight hijacked to Pak in 1971 passes away

Faridabad (Har): Capt M K Kachru, pilot of the Indian Airlines plane hijacked to Pakistan in January 1971, died here Saturday after prolonged illness, his family said. He was 93, they said. Capt Kachru was flying an Indian Airlines plane, carrying 26 passengers and a crew of four, from Srinagar to Jammu when two Kashmiris […]

Soura protests against raids, arrests

Srinagar: Clashes broke out in Soura area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday after troops arrested some youth during nocturnal raids, witnesses said. They said that clashes erupted between youth and government forces in Soura area of Srinagar on Saturday against the arrests of local youth during nocturnal raids conducted by the forces. According […]

Mughal road re-opens for one-way traffic 

Srinagar: After remaining closed for four months, the historic Mughal road was opened for one-way traffic on Saturday. Reports said that, first fleet of seven vehicles was allowed to move towards Kashmir valley from Bafliaz area of Poonch. Pertinently, the road was closed for traffic four months back.   Guest

Editorial: Speeding up development

Srinagar: The importance of Srinagar city cannot be ignored. The city is important as it has its own historic and economic background that has ensured our interactions with ancient civilizations. The Srinagar city is of utmost importance in today’s world as the city witnesses a maximum number of footfall during the entire year. From tourism […]

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