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NC ‘disappointed’, says envoys brought to endorse normalcy claims

Srinagar: The National Conference on Thursday said it was “disappointed” with the way the government brought envoys from various countries to Jammu and Kashmir...

Criticism unfounded: MEA

New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday said the objective of the visit by foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir was for them...

Over 74 percent students clear class 10 exams

SRINAGAR: Boys outshined girls by a narrow margin in class 10 results with over 74 percent students passing the exam. In the annual examination results...

Strong crowd of students, parents throng BOSE office to confirm result

Srinagar: Hundreds of anxious students and parents on Thursday swarmed the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) office at Bemina to confirm class 10...

Fuel stations run empty in Srinagar

Srinagar: Several fuel stations in Srinagar were closed on Thursday because of shortage of fuel due to frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway. The highway was...

Baig blames Mehbooba’s ‘provocative statement’ for downsizing state into UTs

Jammu: Senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Thursday said former chief minister and party president Mehbooba Mufti’s “provocative” statement over Article 370 resulted...

PDP expels leaders

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday expelled six leaders from the basic membership of the party soon after meeting the foreign diplomats. “PDP expels...

Modi reviews security, developmental work in J&K

New Delhi: The development work carried out in Jammu and Kashmir in last six months and issues related to the security sector of the...

Grenade blast in Srinagar, 2 injured

Srinagar: Two civilians were wounded after militants lobbed a grenade at CRPF soldiers deployed at Habak Chowk on Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday. The grenade was...

Stranded vehicles cleared on Srinagar-Jammu highway

SRINAGAR: After three days of closure, stranded vehicles on Srinagar-Jammu were allowed to proceed towards their destinations on Wednesday. The strategic highway was shut for...

Army porter killed by snow avalanche in Poonch

Jammu: An Army porter died and three others were rescued after they were struck by a snow avalanche along the Line of Control (LoC)...

Div com directs fuel companies to stock supplies for 2 months

Srinagar: Due to erratic movement of vehicles on Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review...

NC won’t contest polls till Article 370 restored: Akbar Lone

Srinagar: National Conference MP Mohammad Akbar Lone on Wednesday said his party will not contest any election till the special status and statehood of...

After 3 yrs, World Bank funded construction project takes off at LD Hospital

Srinagar: The World Bank funded construction project at Kashmir’s sole maternity hospital finally has taken off after being mired in official hassles for last...

Enemies looking to disrupt peace: DGP

Jammu: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said enemies are looking to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the Union territory and asked...

Qurrah for selecting Hajj pilgrims today

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee on Wednesday said that computerized Qurrah for selection of pilgrim for Hajj pilgrimage will be held today. According to...

Former legislators submit memo, demand restoration of statehood, release of detainees

SRINAGAR: A group of seven former legislators of erstwhile of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday submitted a memorandum with Lt Governor GC Murmu listing...

Govt committed to protect land rights, jobs for locals: LG Murmu tells delegation

Srinagar: Lt Governor GC Murmu on Tuesday said that the government is committed to safeguard rights of people in Jammu and Kashmir. During a meeting...

Mufti’s death anniversary: PDP calls for restoration of political activities

Jammu: The PDP on Tuesday paid rich tributes to party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on his fourth death anniversary and demanded the release of...

Will seek removal of security cover: Mehbooba’s daughter

Srinagar: Accusing her security personnel of manhandling her to stop her from visiting her grandfather Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s grave on his fourth death anniversary,...

Govt to lower quota for local officers in IAS, IPS in JK, ladakh

New Delhi: The government of India has decided to lower the quota from existing 50 per cent to 33 per cent for local officers...

Snow shuts Srinagar-Jammu highway

SRINAGAR: Srinagar-Jammu highway continued to remain closed for traffic for third day as snow continued in the Valley on Wednesday. Deputy Director Metrological Department Mukhtar...

Hizb militant killed in Awantipora

Srinagar: A militant affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen was killed in a brief gunfight in south Kashmir’s Pulwama Awantipora on Tuesday. Police said that a search...

Vacant Panchayat seats: ‘Gear up men and machinery for smooth elections’

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Tuesday chaired a Divisional Level Committee (DLC) meeting to review preparatory work and necessary arrangements...

SC asks GoI to look into PIL on exchange of currency defaced by separatists

New Delhi: The Supreme Court asked the government of India on Tuesday to look into a PIL seeking CBI probe into the RBI exchanging...

Fresh snow in Valley ends unabated cold

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall occurred in both hilly areas as well as plains on Monday resulting in closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway. In Srinagar and elsewhere, snow...

877 trucks carrying essentials enter Valley

SRINAGAR: Priority has been accorded for clearing stranded trucks loaded with essential commodities on Srinagar-Jammu highway, a government spokesperson said. It said that 877 trucks...

Kashmir journalists call internet shutdown ‘indirect ban’ on media

Srinagar: Journalists on Monday termed the ongoing internet shutdown in Kashmir as an ‘indirect ban’ on media and demanded immediate restoration of internet to...

JCCI bats for extension of special package to J&K

Jammu: The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) on Monday pitched for extension of the special package, under which subsidy on investment and...

Arrangements for conducting elections for vacant Panchayat seats reviewed

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma on Monday chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Jammu division to discuss arrangements for conducting elections for...

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