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Ongoing wet spell in the Kashmir brings rainfall deficit down to 42 pc

SRINAGAR: The ongoing wet spell in the Kashmir Valley due to a "mega" western disturbance has brought a major relief for Jammu and Kashmir...

India, Japan renew USD 75 bn bilateral currency swap agreement

MUMBAI: India and Japan have renewed the USD 75 billion bilateral currencies swap agreement, the Reserve Bank said in a statement on Friday. The Bilateral...

In letter to J-K CM Adbullah, PDP chief Mehbooba seeks support for three proposed bills

JAMMU: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday wrote to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking his support for three private member bills...

JKBOSE postpone exams scheduled for March-01, 03 in hard zones

Srinagar: Following the bad weather conditions, JKBOSE Friday postponed all exams of 10th to 12th classes scheduled on March-01 and March-03 in hard zones. JKBOSE...

Minor Girl Drowns to Death in Bandipora

  Srinagar: A minor girl drowned to death in river Jhelum in Banyari area in Bandipora district, official sources said. They said  that one Amina Jan,...

Pakistan confirms two new poliovirus cases in Sindh, Punjab; total number rises to 5 this year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have confirmed two new poliovirus cases, one each in Sindh and Punjab provinces, posing a setback to the country’s efforts to...

Flight Operations Resume At Srinagar Airport After Morning Delays, Highway Remains Shut

  Srinagar: The first flight arrived at Srinagar International Airport after to and fro was affected following overnight snowfall and inclement weather early this morning. An...

Winter vacation extended, schools to reopen on March 7: Education Minister

    Srinagar,): Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Friday said that winter vacations for all the classes in Kashmir region have been extended till March...

Massive fire destroys house, eight Shops in Bandipora’s Hajin

        Bandipora: A residential house and l eight shops were damaged in massive fire that broke out on intervening night of Thrusday-Friday in Hajin area...

IUST Postpone 1st Sem Exams Scheduled for Today

  SRINAGAR - Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has postponed the 1st semester examinations scheduled for today. As per a notification, the Controller of...

Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked, Several Roads Shut Due to Snow and Landslides

    SRINAGAR, FEB 28 - The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains blocked due to snow accumulation between Ramsu and Qazigund, along with shooting stones, landslides, and...

6.1 magnitude earthquake near Nepal’s Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: A strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was felt near Nepal's Kathmandu early Friday morning. However, there was no immediate report of any damage or...

Amid inclement weather, govt likely to extend winter vacation till Mar 5

            Srinagar: Amid inclement weather, government is likely to extend winter vacation for schools till March 5 in the Kashmir division. Education Minister, Sakina Itoo said...

Driver Killed In Poonch Road Accident

Jammu,): A driver was killed on Thursday after his vehicle met with an accident at Chang Bufliaz area of Poonch district.   Officials said  that today...

Don’t allow any unconstitutional, anti-national resolution: BJP to Speaker in All-Party Meet

          Jammu: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday demanded that the speaker shouldn't permit any unconstitutional or anti- national activity during the Assembly budget session...

Fresh cracks appear in Houses,Shops in Hajin

  Hajin: Fresh cracks have appeared in shops and house after a road caved in along the Jhelum embankments in Hajin on Thursday morning, leaving...

Mamata sets target of winning over 215 seats in 2026 Bengal assembly polls

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set an ambitious target of securing over 215 seats in the 2026 elections to the...

Div Com Kashmir assures uninterrupted power, water supply during Ramadan

    Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday said the administration is fully prepared for the holy month of Ramadan with a high-level meeting...

‘Mahayagna’ of unity has concluded: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely...

Army denies casualties in militant firing, says searches going on in Rajouri

  Jamm: Army on Thursday said that there were no casualties to troops in militants firing on its convoy in a village along Line of...

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s father-in-law passes away

Srinagar: Dr. Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, the father-in-law of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, passed away on the night of Wednesday, February 26, 2025.   His ...

Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal...

Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said Wednesday it is eliminating more than 90% of the US Agency for International Development's foreign aid contracts and $60...

Supreme Court, for now, blocks order for Trump administration to release billions in US foreign aid

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a judge's order giving the Trump administration a midnight deadline to release billions of dollars in...

Where faith, tradition, technology fuse: Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion, and some controversy

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: The Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world’s largest gathering, ended on Wednesday as it began 45 days ago – with lakhs...

Sajad Lone welcomes Justice and Development Front’s Entry into Mainstream Politics

Srinagar: J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone has welcomed the Justice and Development Front’s foray into mainstream politics, highlighting its roots...

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his cabinet, with the induction of seven new faces, all from the alliance partner BJP. At...

Voters should boycott Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav for not visiting Kumbh Mela: Athawale

MUMBAI: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi "insulted" the Hindu community...

Army vehicle comes under fire in remote village in Rajouri

    Jammu: A firing incident has been reported in a village along Line of Control in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district on Wednesday. Official sources said ...

Terrorists fire at army vehicle in J&K’s Rajouri

  Rajouri/Jammu: An army vehicle came under fire from suspected terrorists in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri...

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