16.4 C
Srinagar
Sunday, June 21, 2026

CATEGORY

News

Frestabal residents seek relocation of poultry unit

PAMPORE: Residents of Frestabal locality of Pampore have urged up on authorities for relocating a poultry unit which according to them has become a...

Former PDP legislator among senior leaders quit party in protest

SRINAGAR: A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator and its three senior leaders have resigned from the party a day after senior leaders were...

Foreign diplomats arrive in Kashmir to assess situation

SRINAGAR: A 16-member delegation of foreign diplomats on Thursday arrived in Srinagar to have a firsthand assessment of the situation in Kashmir after abrogation...

Cong calls visit ‘guided tour’

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday accused the government of “adopting double standards” by organising “guided tours” to Jammu and Kashmir for foreign envoys,...

Article 370: SC verdict today on pleas challenging Kashmir curbs

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Friday its verdict on a batch of pleas including that of Congress leader Ghulam...

NC ‘disappointed’, says envoys brought to endorse normalcy claims

Srinagar: The National Conference on Thursday said it was “disappointed” with the way the government brought envoys from various countries to Jammu and Kashmir...

Criticism unfounded: MEA

New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday said the objective of the visit by foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir was for them...

Over 74 percent students clear class 10 exams

SRINAGAR: Boys outshined girls by a narrow margin in class 10 results with over 74 percent students passing the exam. In the annual examination results...

Strong crowd of students, parents throng BOSE office to confirm result

Srinagar: Hundreds of anxious students and parents on Thursday swarmed the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) office at Bemina to confirm class 10...

Fuel stations run empty in Srinagar

Srinagar: Several fuel stations in Srinagar were closed on Thursday because of shortage of fuel due to frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway. The highway was...

Baig blames Mehbooba’s ‘provocative statement’ for downsizing state into UTs

Jammu: Senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Thursday said former chief minister and party president Mehbooba Mufti’s “provocative” statement over Article 370 resulted...

PDP expels leaders

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday expelled six leaders from the basic membership of the party soon after meeting the foreign diplomats. “PDP expels...

Kashmir to get rail connectivity with rest of India by Dec 2021

JMMU: Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India through railway network by December next year as the government has set a fresh...

Baramulla vegetable vendors, butchers shut over rate list issued by authorities

BARAMULLA: All vegetable vendors along with butchers on Thursday closed their outlets in the town in protest against what it called an outdated rate...

Rs 5,500 fine recovered during market checking in Pampore

PAMPORE: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, a joint market checking drive was launched in different areas of Pampore area of Pulwama district...

Modi reviews security, developmental work in J&K

New Delhi: The development work carried out in Jammu and Kashmir in last six months and issues related to the security sector of the...

Grenade blast in Srinagar, 2 injured

Srinagar: Two civilians were wounded after militants lobbed a grenade at CRPF soldiers deployed at Habak Chowk on Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday. The grenade was...

Stranded vehicles cleared on Srinagar-Jammu highway

SRINAGAR: After three days of closure, stranded vehicles on Srinagar-Jammu were allowed to proceed towards their destinations on Wednesday. The strategic highway was shut for...

Army porter killed by snow avalanche in Poonch

Jammu: An Army porter died and three others were rescued after they were struck by a snow avalanche along the Line of Control (LoC)...

Div com directs fuel companies to stock supplies for 2 months

Srinagar: Due to erratic movement of vehicles on Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review...

NC won’t contest polls till Article 370 restored: Akbar Lone

Srinagar: National Conference MP Mohammad Akbar Lone on Wednesday said his party will not contest any election till the special status and statehood of...

After 3 yrs, World Bank funded construction project takes off at LD Hospital

Srinagar: The World Bank funded construction project at Kashmir’s sole maternity hospital finally has taken off after being mired in official hassles for last...

Enemies looking to disrupt peace: DGP

Jammu: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said enemies are looking to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the Union territory and asked...

Qurrah for selecting Hajj pilgrims today

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee on Wednesday said that computerized Qurrah for selection of pilgrim for Hajj pilgrimage will be held today. According to...

Ukraine passenger jet crashes in Iran killing 176 on board

Tehran: A Ukrainian airliner crashed shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board, mainly Iranians and Canadians.Search-and-rescue teams were...

Former legislators submit memo, demand restoration of statehood, release of detainees

SRINAGAR: A group of seven former legislators of erstwhile of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday submitted a memorandum with Lt Governor GC Murmu listing...

Govt committed to protect land rights, jobs for locals: LG Murmu tells delegation

Srinagar: Lt Governor GC Murmu on Tuesday said that the government is committed to safeguard rights of people in Jammu and Kashmir. During a meeting...

Mufti’s death anniversary: PDP calls for restoration of political activities

Jammu: The PDP on Tuesday paid rich tributes to party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on his fourth death anniversary and demanded the release of...

Will seek removal of security cover: Mehbooba’s daughter

Srinagar: Accusing her security personnel of manhandling her to stop her from visiting her grandfather Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s grave on his fourth death anniversary,...

Govt to lower quota for local officers in IAS, IPS in JK, ladakh

New Delhi: The government of India has decided to lower the quota from existing 50 per cent to 33 per cent for local officers...

Latest news