Srinagar: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday questioned Apni Party’s support to National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah in the Budgam Assembly seat, saying Kashmir deserves transparency and not “backdoor deals”. “Key Member Of B-Team of BJP has officially announced its support for Omar Abdullah in Budgam. I urge the sitting MP Aga @RuhullahMehdi […]
New Delhi: Chief justices were appointed on Saturday in seven high courts, including in Delhi. The appointments came after the Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday amended some of its July 11 recommendations. While Justice Manmohan, acting chief justice of the Delhi High Court, has been appointed as its chief justice, Justice Rajiv Shakdher — a […]
Srinagar: In Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. But its farming is grappling with significant sustainability and livelihood issues, highlighting the urgent need for suitable technologies to combat global warming. As global temperatures rise, the […]
Leh (Ladakh): Indian Army troops in Ladakh have demonstrated their ability to carry out night operations in high-altitude areas using Indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv. These helicopters, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), are crucial for the Army’s operations in the challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions of Ladakh. Army personnel Havinder Singh, responsible […]
JAMMU, Sep 20: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to relieve two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, and also requested to obtain no objection certificate from the Election Commission of India. The officers, Lakshay Sharma, IPS (MA:2016), who is presently SSP Bandipora and Abhishek Mahajan, IPS (UP:2013), who […]
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Saturday concluded its second three-week capacity building programme in glaciology, designed to equip the next generation of researchers with critical skills in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (GoI), the programme featured an innovative combination of […]
JAMMU: A brief encounter took place between terrorists and security forces in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Saturday evening, officials said. The gunfight broke out when the forces launched a search operation in Chatroo forest following information about the presence of terrorists, the security officials said. They said reinforcements […]
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in the US for a three-day visit to attend a Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, […]
KANGAN (GANDERBAL): In a significant election promise, Syed Jamat Ali Shah, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Kangan, has vowed to ensure that all residents of the Kangan constituency receive Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation benefits, similar to those enjoyed by residents of the Guraz and Kargil constituencies. Following the recent delimitation, Kangan has been […]
One Pink and Red polling station established in each constituency in Srinagar SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar conducted the final phase of election training on Saturday for female and specially-abled poll personnel whose services will be utilised at special Pink and Red Polling Stations in district Srinagar. Under the directions of District Election Officer, […]