Yogesh Jammu, Mar 23 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said a significant relaxation in Jammu and Kashmir’s compassionate appointment policy has been adopted, extending job eligibility to families of government employees who died due to natural causes. Speaking with reporters in Jammu, the LG, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that 438...
Srinagar, Mar 23: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday said there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the Valley, asserting that adequate stocks are available and the situation is under close monitoring at multiple levels. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Divisional Commissioner, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the domestic...
Jammu, 22nd March 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 24th Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra from the historic Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota. The Lieutenant Governor participated in the ‘Pratham Pooja’ of the Chhari Yatra, marking the commencement of the spiritual journey. He paid obeisance...
JAMMU, MARCH 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr,...
SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as to those celebrating across the globe, on the auspicious occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Nauroz. In his message on these festive occasions, the Chief Minister underscored the spiritual significance of Eid as a divine celebration...
DUBAI, Mar 20: Israel’s military said Friday it struck sites in Syria in response to attacks against the Druze. The army said it struck infrastructure belonging to Syria in response to attacks on Druze population in Sweida in southern Syria. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency did not immediately acknowledge the attack, which marks the first...
JAMMU, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to highlight the tourism potential of the region. “J&K Tourism is set to host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on 14-15 April, bringing together around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states across the country,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted...
NEW DELHI, Mar 19: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts. Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said the two conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies. “As the entire world watches the ongoing conflict...
Baramulla, March 19: Fresh snowfall of around 5 to 6 inches has accumulated in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir since Wednesday, officials said on Thursday. Snowfall continued intermittently in the area through Thursday, adding to the fresh accumulation and covering slopes, roads and rooftops with a new layer of snow. The fresh...
Srinagar, March 18: Intermittent rain in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley, coupled with fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, has brought back a pronounced winter chill across the region on Wednesday. The weather shift comes after a relatively dry spell, with cloudy skies and scattered precipitation lowering day temperatures and reviving cold...