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Shameema chairs NC Women’s Wing district functionaries meeting

Reviews arrangements for death anniversary of Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah  SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Women’s Wing President Adv. Shameema Firdous Thursday...

DC Sgr, SSP welcome first batch of Amarnath Yatris  

SRINAGAR: Srinagar District Administration on Thursday welcomed the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at Byepass, Pantha Chowk, as the annual pilgrimage...

Police detain habitual drug peddlers under PIT-NDPS Act

SRINAGAR: Continuing its relentless campaign against drug trafficking as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police have detained two...

India, Japan deepen strategic ties with new tech, defence, healthcare agreements 

NEW DELHI: India and Japan on Thursday expanded their strategic partnership by signing a series of agreements spanning artificial intelligence, defence, healthcare, critical minerals...

WhatsApp outlines anti-impersonation safeguards after Centre’s concerns

Says usernames will be optional NEW DELHI: WhatsApp has said users will not be required to create usernames when the feature is introduced later this...

UGC-NET paper row  : Pradhan’s continuation in office ‘blot on democracy’: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday stepped up its attack on the Centre after candidates flagged alleged errors in the UGC-NET Sociology and English...

New EPF Scheme notified: PF withdrawals, housing benefits, UPI access explained

NEW DELHI: EPFO members will now have to keep a minimum balance in their provident fund accounts before making partial withdrawals, under the Employees’...

Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids

RAMALLAH: It was shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday when Abdelrahman Badr said he heard footsteps outside his home in Hebron in the occupied West...

Qatar reports ‘positive progress’ in US-Iran talks, next round to follow Khamenei funeral

Tehran blocks IAEA from bombed sites DOHA: Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran have registered fresh momentum after mediators from Qatar and Pakistan...

57-day Amarnath Yatra kicks off under tech-driven security

4,822 pilgrims arrive 670 CAPF companies deployed Advanced security, AI monitoring in place Srinagar: The 2026 Amarnath Yatra officially kicked off on Thursday, with the first group...

LG wishes Yatris ‘safe, blissful spiritually fulfilling journey’

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of devotees for the pilgrimage to the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, from...

DGP calls for pilgrim-friendly security checks, seamless movement

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu & Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat on Thursday visited the Nunwan Base Camp and Frisking Point at Pahalgam to...

CM Omar advocates India-Pakistan dialogue

Asks why J&K leaders’ peace calls invite criticism Vows action against sale of substandard pesticides damaging apple industry Shopian: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday advocated...

No injustice with Shopian despite financial limitations: CM Omar

Unveils ₹76 crore development package for district; dedicates 13 key projects Shopian: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District...

Mehbooba Mufti to travel to Iran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral

‘Immense honour, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is set to travel to Iran to pay final tributes to the country’s...

Rain brings relief from heatwave in J&K

Srinagar: Rainfall across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir brought relief from the recent heatwave on Thursday, with maximum temperatures settling at or below...

When teachers are empowered, students gain confidence: LG

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended ‘One Day Capacity Building Programme’ organised by Bharti Airtel Foundation, State Council of Educational Research and...

SKUAST-K issues advisory for apple growers

Srinagar: In a bid to protect apple orchards from pest infestations and ensure sustainable fruit production, the Directorate of Extension at Sher-e-Kashmir University of...

’Congress to stay out of J&K cabinet till restoration of statehood’

Srinagar: Ahead of the proposed cabinet reshuffle-cum- expansion, Jammu & Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said the party will stay out...

Heatstroke, dehydration, food-borne infections risk high in hot weather: GMC Sgr

‘Avoid uncovered street food, cut fruits, cooked rice/meat left for hours, milk products, cream pastries, unpasteurised milk’ Srinagar: As Kashmir continues to witness rising summer...

Fake Degrees, Real Jobs: EOW Kashmir chargesheets four in Health Dept recruitment scam

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir (Crime Branch J&K) has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 16/2014 under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of...

Prime Minister’s Fund: J&K to receive 275 AI-enabled handheld X-Ray machines, 9 MRI, 4 mammography units

Srinagar: The Government of India has allocated 275 AI-enabled Portable Handheld X-Ray Machines, 9 MRI (1.5 Tesla) Units and 4 Digital Mammography Units to...

Dr Farooq reviews party’s proposed protest in New Delhi

Applauds doctors' dedication, sacrifice on National Doctors' Day SRINAGAR: Senior leaders of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today met Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah...

Sustained peace through dialogue between GoI& J&K people: Bukhari

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said that “lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir can only be achieved through meaningful...

Mirwaiz signs appeal for India–Pakistan dialogue,lasting peace

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz has signed the appeal for India–Pakistan Dialogue and Lasting Peace because he believes that dialogue between India and Pakistan is not only...

Sakeena Itoo reviews dev issues of five constituencies of Kashmir

Calls for holding intense awareness camp regarding welfare schemes SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and School Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Wednesday...

Speaker reviews PWD works in Charar-i-Sharief

Stresses timely completion, quality execution SRINAGAR: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the...

Police conduct mock drill in G’bl to strengthen SANJY preparedness

  GANDERBAL: In continuation of its efforts to ensure robust safety and security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, Police in Ganderbal,...

SKUAST-K hosts workshop on workplace harassment prevention

Releases policy paper SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Wednesday concluded a two-day workshop on Harassment Prevention at the...

Health Minister visits Children Hospital Bemina on Doctors’ Day

Calls doctors pride of society SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Doctors’ Day, Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Minister Sakeena Itoo visited Children...

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