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Hajj-2027 pilgrims asked to keep passports ready

‘Should have validity till Dec 31, 2027; don’t leave Surname/Last Name field blank’ Srinagar: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has issued an advisory for...

Rain, hailstorms lash J&K

Man killed in Anantnag, woman dies in Doda; crops ravaged Srinagar: As hailstorms, intense rainfall and gusty winds caused widespread damage to crops and orchards...

CM calls for popularising golf, attracting youth to sport

Chairs 9th Governing Body meeting of Royal Springs Golf Course Reviews RSGC development plan, calls for better facilities Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired...

CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges

Supreme Court strength rises to 37 New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday administered the oath of office to five new judges...

Anti-drug campaign: Over 170 cases registered, 202 people held in 50 days

Jammu: In the first 50 days of Jammu and Kashmir's campaign against drug trafficking, 176 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic...

Drug peddler’s property attached under NDPS Act

Srinagar: In its continued efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle the financial networks of narcotics peddlers, Police in Pulwama has attached a double-storey...

J&K makes online cash EMD mandatory for works tenders; bank guarantees, FDRs, CDRs discontinued

‘Automated refund mechanism to ensure faster reimbursement for unsuccessful bidders’ Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a major change in its tendering system...

Sovereignty of country paramount, not personal liberty in drugs case: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said if there is a conflict between the country's sovereignty and personal liberty, the former will take...

CM writes to Centre, seeks timely delivery of J&K Haj pilgrims’ baggage

‘Preserve sanctity of items with deep religious significance’ Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu,...

Baggage changes for Hajis returning to Sgr airport

Srinagar: Authorities have changed check-in baggage weight requirements for Haj pilgrims returning to Srinagar international airport as there are temporary runway length restrictions and...

First batch of Hajj pilgrims to arrive today

Srinagar: The return phase of Hajj-2026 pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir will commence tomorrow, June 02, with the first flight carrying 144 pilgrims scheduled...

Anti-drug movement has connected every heart across J&K: LG Sinha

Leads Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam, calls for remaining steadfast Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday led ‘Drug-Free J&K Padyatra’ in Kulgam and addressed...

‘J&K has adequate petrol, diesel, LPG stocks’

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday reviewed the availability and stock position of essential commodities across Jammu and Kashmir with a particular focus...

J&K tops UTs in Census 2027 Self-Enumeration

Amit Sharma launches House Listing operations, seeks public cooperation to enumerators, supervisors Jammu: The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as the leading...

IG Kashmir VK Birdi set to proceed on central deputation

Appointed IG, CRPF Srinagar: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, VK Birdi is set to proceed on central deputation. According to Ministry of Home Affairs, the...

Alhaj Nazir Ahmad Zargar, father of API News Editor-in-Chief, passes away

Kashmir Reader expresses condolence Srinagar: Alhaj Nazir Ahmad Zargar, father of API News Editor-in-Chief Basharat Nazir Zargar and Managing Director Ishrat Nazir Zargar, passed away...

Raabita: Public rep’s discuss issues with CM Omar

Srinagar: Several public representatives and delegations on Monday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and...

EOW files chargesheet against three in land fraud case

‘Same parcel sold to multiple buyers via registered deeds’ Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before...

‘Govt creating new opportunities in tourism despite challenges’

Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Monday highlighted...

3,000 govt buildings solarised, 4,841 solar pumps installed in J&K

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a review meeting of the Science & Technology Department to assess the initiatives undertaken for promotion...

Anti-drug drive: ‘Commercial structure, illegally occupied land retrieved’

Anantnag: Continuing its sustained campaign against the drug menace, police in Anantnag on Monday demolished a commercial structure belonging to a notorious drug peddler...

Can’t employ temporary staff in precarious condition while seeking work similar to regular employees: SC

New Delhi: Taking strong note of acute dissimilarity in perks and retirement benefits of temporary and regular employees, the Supreme Court on Monday said...

CM Omar Abdullah calls MLAs meet on June 3

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting of ruling National Conference MLAs and the independents supporting the government to...

Gulmarg Gandola to resume operations tomorrow

Srinagar: The cable car system, popularly known as the Gulmarg Gandola, is all set to resume normal operation from Tuesday, June 02, 2026. Officials said...

PM Modi urges people to take precautions amid scorching heat

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to stay hydrated in view of soaring temperatures across the country. In his monthly radio...

Hajj pilgrims being subjected to unnecessary hardship: Dr Farooq

Urges authorities to respect dignity, sentiments of pilgrims Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sunday expressed serious concern over the difficulties...

Minister Sharma bats for modern transport to boost J&K’s growth

Launches Volvo fleet Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Transport, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma,...

Three held while trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan

Srinagar: The Army has apprehended three persons, who were trying to cross the Line of Control into Pakistan held Kashmir in Uri sector of...

Father drowns in Pahalgam’s Lidder River saving son

SDRF teams pressed into service, search continues Srinagar: A 42-year-old man from Srinagar is feared dead after he drowned in the Lidder River while attempting...

Delay in statehood restoration, local body polls hurting public interest in J&K: Congress

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Sunday expressed concern over the delay in restoration of full statehood and elections to grassroots democratic institutions,...

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