An evening in Paris: France dazzles world with colourful, vibrant Olympics opening ceremony

  PARIS: The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheatre, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes’ parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games here on Friday.   The spectacle started […]

North Kashmir: Exchange Of Fire In Trehgam Kupwara

    Srinagar:Some exchange of fire was reported on Saturday between militants and security forces near Kumkadi post in Trehgam area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.   A top police officer said  that some militant movement was detected by the security forces during searches near Kumkadi post.   When security forces challenged the militants, they […]

Woman dies after being hit by dumper in Pampore

      Srinagar: A woman died after being hit by a dumper in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, officials said.   An official said that the dumper hit the woman near Galandar area of Pampore, leaving her critically injured.   He said that woman, identified as Sameera wife of Bilal […]

AC Amends J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30; Makes It More Transparent, Equitable

    SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30. While firming up the changes, the Industries and Commerce Department has included views and comments from stakeholders for effectiveness in updation of existing policy. Based upon feedbacks, […]

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends interim stay on directives issued by UP, U’khand, MP on eateries

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the continuation of its July 22 interim order staying the directives issued by the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, asking eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display the names of their owners, staff and other details.   A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and […]

Opposition party leaders to meet in Jammu on Aug 07

Srinagar: The leaders of the Opposition parties are scheduled to meet on August 07 at Hotel Raddison in Narwal area of Jammu to discuss several issues.Senior CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami said that the meeting will discuss the issue of amendments to Transaction of Business of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Rules 2019 […]

Biden committed to attending QUAD Summit in India: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is still committed to attending the annual leadership summit of the QUAD countries which is scheduled to be held in India this year, the White House said on Thursday.   “We’re still committed to there being a Quad leader summit this year, but there’s nothing on the calendar right now […]