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Snow shuts Sgr-Jmu highway, air traffic

Srinagar: Fresh spell of snowfall on Friday resulted in closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway as well as suspension of aerial traffic for seventh consecutive day. Authorities...

‘Ensure snow clearance in Srinagar’

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Friday asked the officials to ensure snow clearance on all the roads in Srinagar especially those leading...

Satisfied with HC panel report denying minors detained in Valley: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it is satisfied with the report of Juvenile Justice Committee of Jammu and Kashmir High Court...

Medical assistance scheme for poor a failure in J&K

Srinagar: The prestigious medical assistance scheme Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi which can provide financial assistance up to Rs 15 lakh has been unsuccessful in benefiting...

Two army soldiers wounded along LoC in Rajouri

Jammu: Two Army personnel were injured in firing by Pakistani troops on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s...

Government sets up panel on tobacco control

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday set up an apex-level coordination committee for implementation of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and...

Pampore residents demand replacement of transformer

PAMPORE: The residents of Frestabal Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has demanded replacement of transformer, saying the current transformer cannot bear the load...

APSCC calls for focused attention for upliftment of Sikhs in JK

JAMMU: The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) --a representative body of Sikhs in the Kashmir Valley- Friday accused the government of India of...

Researcher rebuts wildlife department’s claim of sighting Bar-headed geese first time in Valley

Srinagar: Is J&K wildlife department’s claim of sighting Bar-headed geese in Kashmir wetlands for first time correct? No, says an ornithologist and ecologist, Dr...

No let up in flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport

Srinagar: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport remained affected for sixth straight day on Thursday due to low visibility even as rain and snow lashed...

‘Infection due to fog can lead to hearing loss among kids’

Srinagar: Doctors in Kashmir on Thursday said that unrestrained exposure to fog can lead to serious health complications among children as they are more...

Question of referring issue to 7-judge bench to be considered at later stage: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday indicated it may consider the question of referring the issue of challenge to the abrogation of provisions of...

2 killed in protests against citizenship bill in Guwahati

Guwahati: At least two persons were killed due to bullet injuries on Thursday after police opened fire on protesters in Assam’s Guwahati, officials said. An...

Northeast burning, it’s a repeat of Jammu and Kashmir: Azad

New Delhi: Terming the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) passed by Parliament unconstitutional, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Thursday that the entire...

HC grants government a week to decide about consumer forum

Srinagar: The JK High court on Thursday granted a final opportunity to Jammu and Kashmir government to notify Jammu and Kashmir Consumers Redressal Forum...

Over 57,000 acres of land identified for setting up industrial estates in JK

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified over 57,000 acres of land for setting up industrial estates for prospective entrepreneurs, officials said on...

LeT militant surrenders in Pulwama

Srinagar: A Lashkar-e-Taiba militant surrendered before police in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The militant surrendered before a senior police...

2 civilians injured in cross-LoC firing

Jammu: The Pakistan Army resorted to shelling of mortars and small arms from across the Line of Control (LOC) and the International Border (IB)...

Degree colleges fail to upload practical awards, adding to result delay

SRINAGAR: Degree colleges in Kashmir have put the career of hundreds of students at stake by delaying the awards of their practical assessment even...

Fire incident near Nehru Park: DC Srinagar for strengthening fire emergency response apparatus in Dal area

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar administration has sanctioned one lakh rupees as immediate relief in favour of each of the families affected in last night's fire...

Day 6: Heavy fog shuts Srinagar Airport

Srinagar: Flight operations at the Srinagar Airport remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday as all flights to and from the Valley...

Snow shuts Srinagar-Leh, Mughal road

Srinagar:Fresh snowfall in the high altitude areas on Wednesday forced closure of 434-km strategic Srinagar-Leh highway and Mughal road connecting the twin districts of...

Amid protests in Northeast, Citizenship bill passed in Rajya Sabha

Srinagar: The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha amid fierce debates in Parliament and violent protests in the Northeast. The...

Opposition hits out at govt on ‘divisive’ Citizenship bill

New Delhi: Opposition parties led by the Congress in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday described the Citizenship Amendment Bill as unconstitutional, alleging it discriminates against...

5000 soldiers sent to NE to control protests

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday airlifted 5,000 paramilitary soldiers to Northeastern states, including Assam, for maintenance of law and order duties in wake...

Abrogation of Article 370: Who could be competent authority to reconstitute constituent Assembly, asks SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court raised a query Wednesday as to who could be the competent authority to reconstitute the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent...

Article 370 among other issues declared taboo for college event

Pune: The organizers of 'Firodiya Karandak', a popular inter-collegiate drama competition, have decided not to allow plays dealing with "sensitive" subjects such as Babri...

HC asks Home Ministry to consider deployment of paramilitary forces for courts

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the Home Ministry to urgently consider deploying the central armed police force for securing both...

Govt urges lawyers to call off strike

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has urged lawyers to call off their ongoing strike in the "interest of people" and assured them of...

High Court gives two weeks to government to file response on pending RTI applications

Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the government to file response within two weeks to a fresh litigation seeking a...

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