Shopian: Though Kashmiri embroidery works are famous throughout the world, artisans of Shopian’s Batpora market are the most famous embroiders in Kashmir for the quality of their craftsmanship. One can see on any given day throngs of women at their shops, giving their cloths for ‘Tilla’ embroidery designs. The Batpora market is indeed known as […]
Srinagar: Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed here in a militant attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday said he will not leave Kashmir and remain here despite opposition from his family. Mawa also claimed that he escaped the attack as he left his shop early due to a prior […]
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the security situation of the union territory and was briefed about measures taken by the forces. According to reports, the LG has left for Delhi. Sinha chaired a meeting here to review the security situation in the hinterland and along the borderline in the […]
Srinagar: Two persons, including a cop, were injured when militants hurled a grenade at a CRPF bunker in Eidgah area of the city here on Wednesday, police said. “At about 6.40 pm, terrorists hurled a grenade upon the bunker of 161 Bn CRPF located at Aali Masjid Eidgah area of district Srinagar which exploded on […]
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Four suspected persons were detained along with four gelatin sticks and some quantity of phosphorus sulphate from a forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The suspects, including two brothers, were picked up by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles from Dhara top, four km from Bhaderwah town, on […]
rinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday directed Transport authorities to not demand nine percent token tax from owners of vehicles that were bought outside J&K, as they have already paid the tax at the time of registration. The court while hearing a contempt plea called for response from the […]
Srinagar: Three persons died of Covid while 165 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, an official bulletin said. The deaths include 2 from Kashmir and 1 from Jammu. Similarly, 147 cases were reported from Kashmir and the rest 18 from Jammu, it said. Moreover, 131 more COVID-19 patients […]
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is keen to ensure a vibrant winter tourism season in the valley, Chief Secretary A K Mehta said on Wednesday, urging the officials to provide round-the-clock power supply to the famous resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with senior officers, including Principal Secretary Power […]
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday announced a one-time age relaxation recruitment to police sub-inspector posts and also enhanced the number of vacancies from 800 to 1,200. The announcement came as a big relief for hundreds of aspirants who were demanding age relaxation and enhancement of the number of posts since the J&K […]
Banihal/Jammu: A hawker was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ramban district, police said Tuesday. Police were informed around 6 pm that a dead body was lying in a deep gorge in the Sherbibi area in Banihal tehsil, they said. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Irfan of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, they said, adding he […]