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J&K govt forms 3 committees to implement Forest Rights Act

Srinagar: After drawing sharp criticism over actions against tribals and demolition of temporary structures on forest land, the government on Tuesday geared up the...

Youth shot at in Buchpora

Srinagar: A 24-year-old youth was critically injured after unknown gunmen fired upon him in Buchpora area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. A senior police officer...

Covid death toll crosses 1700 mark in J&K

Srinagar: Eight more persons infected with Covid-19 died on Tuesday, taking the total number of deaths related to the pandemic to 1,702 in Jammu...

CS chairs maiden meeting of panel on Covid vaccination

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam on Tuesday chaired the maiden meeting of the J&K Steering Committee to monitor the roll-out of COVID-19...

2 Budgam schools sealed for violating COVID-SOPs

Srinagar: Authorities in Budgam district sealed two private schools and imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on each of them for holding classes without...

40.31 percent turnout in phase 2nd of J&K DDC polls till 1 pm; 61 percent in Bandipora

Srinagar: The second phase of maiden DDC election in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday has recorded 40.31 turnout till 1 pm this afternoon. While Kashmir...

9 more Covid deaths in J&K

Srinagar: Nine more persons infected with Covid-19 died on Monday, taking the total number of deaths related to the pandemic to 1,694 in Jammu...

Voluntary lockdown extended in Ladakh till Dec 6

Leh: As 75 new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Ladakh, the normal life remained disrupted in Leh town for the eighth consecutive day...

Govt calls all-party meet to discuss Covid-19 situation

NEW DELHI: The government has called an all-party meeting to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic situation on December 4 that will be chaired by Prime...

43 more constituencies go for DDC polls today

58 sarpanchs, 804 panchs elected unopposed JAMMU: The second phase of District Development Council polls will be held today amid tight security arrangements in Jammu...

J&K now getting real taste of autonomy, self-rule: Jitendra Singh

Srinagar: Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, on Monday said that the promulgation of Panchayati Raj system had given to...

Sub-zero temperatures across Kashmir

Max temp in Srinagar 13.5 degree Srinagar: Kashmir valley reeled under harsh cold conditions on Monday as the minimum temperatures settled at sub zero level,...

Breach in Sindh canal still not fixed, Srinagar localities await water in their taps

Srinagar: It has been a year now but the breach in the Sindh Extension Canal is yet to be fixed, leaving hundreds of people...

Traffic snarls in Khodweni-Qaimoh a nightmare for commuters, shopkeepers

Anantnag: Incessant traffic snarls in Khodweni and Qaimoh areas, along the Anantnag-Kulgam road, here in south Kashmir have become a regular nightmare for commuters...

Terrorism biggest challenge faced by region: India at SCO

New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is the biggest challenge the region is facing, India on Monday criticised Pakistan for using it as an “instrument...

Dictionary.com picks ‘pandemic’ as its 2020 word of the year

New York: On December 31, China reported a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown origin to the World Health Organization. By January 31, WHO...

Covid designated hospital in Anantnag receives first positive pregnant woman in 12 days

Anantnag: The number of pregnant women testing positive for the Coronavirus has come down significantly in Anantnag district as only one woman infected with...

Two die in Kashmir, three in Jammu

Srinagar: Five more persons infected with Covid-19 died on Sunday, taking the total number of deaths related to the pandemic to 1,685 in Jammu...

Kashmir will remain dream for BJP until Article 370 isn’t restored: Mehbooba

'If Article 370 had solved problem, why are 9 lakh troops in Kashmir' Srinagar: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti...

MeT predicts rains, snow in upper reaches

Srinagar: There was some improvement in the minimum temperature across Kashmir on Sunday, even as the meteorological department forecast light rain or snow at...

Expect harsh winter in north India: IMD

NEW DELHI: North India is likely to expect a harsher winter and can see a rise in the frequency of cold waves this season,...

Deliberate attempts on to vitiate peaceful atmosphere in Jammu: Muslim activists

Jammu: Several Muslim activists of on Sunday alleged that "some elements" are making deliberate attempts to harm the communal harmony of Jammu region and...

Militants making desperate attempts to disrupt DDC polls: Gen Naravane

Kannur (Ker): Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said militants were making desperate attempts to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the...

Eviction of Roshni land beneficiaries begins in Shopian

SHOPIAN: Demolition of private buildings and retrieval of land given under Roshni Act has started in district Shopian. Besides retrieving land granted under this...

BJP releases manifesto for polls in Kashmir

Claims J&K put on track of development and peace after abrogation of Article 370 Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday released its election manifesto in...

BOSE retires first employee under new law

The Jammu and Kashmir government has prematurely retired an orderly making him the first employee to be retired under the new law introduced a...

DDC polls: 51.76% polling in Phase 1

Srinagar: The first phase of District Development Council (DDC) polls, which were held in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, recorded 51.76% polling. State...

Excitement overtakes COVID precautions at some polling stations

Ganderbal: COVID guidelines were flouted at some polling stations in the valley and excitement overtook precautions as enthusiastic voters jostled with each other to...

High voter turnout in Shopian’s Keller, in hope for ‘development’

Shopian: Amid internet shutdown, two DDC constituencies in Shopian’s Keller belt witnessed 42.58 polling percent where 13 candidates were in fray. The percentage has...

SEC prohibits exit polls till Dec 19

JAMMU: The State Election Commission on Saturday prohibited the conduct of any exit poll and publishing and displaying of the result of exit poll...

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