Srinagar, Mar 3: Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered charas from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police said in continuation of its drive to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, District Police Shopian arrested two drug peddlers during checking at Nagesharan crossing. They said a motorcycle, which was coming from Harmain towards Shopian,...
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Kashmir higher reaches, including Gulmarg, receive fresh snowfall, plains lash by rains
Srinagar, Mar 3 : The higher reaches of Kashmir Valley, including the tourist spots of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, received a fresh snowfall while plains were lashed by rains on Monday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that the ski resort of Gulmarg in the north Kashmir Baramulla district received 10.0 cm of snowfall, Pahalgam 3.5 cm, and the frontier Kashmir...
Mubarak Gul seeks free transportation, medical services for former J&K legislators
Jammu, Mar 03: Former speaker and MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul on Monday demanded free treatment and transportation services for former legislators of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the government to provide these services at par with those offered to former parliamentarians. According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gul made the remarks during obituary references on the first day of...
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, urged Indian Corporates to invest in building specialised educational institutions
Ashok Hinduja, Chairman Hinduja Foundation announced plans of Hinduja College becoming a Deemed University Srinagar, March 2 : Marking 75 years of illustrious journey in education, the Hinduja Group reaffirmed its commitment to shaping India’s future through its flagship institution, Hinduja College of Commerce, which started as a humble primary school for children of refugees. Today with over 6000 students,...
Government committed to restore statehood to J&K: LG Sinha in Assembly
Says will continue to engage with stakeholders; Govt committed to ensure timely Panchayat, Local Body elections in J&K Jammu, Mar 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the government is commitment to fulfilling the long-standing demand of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He made the remarks during his address on the first day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget...
LG address: MLA Langate stages protests
Jammu, Mar 03: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad on Monday staged protests over deaths in Baramulla and Kathua inside the Central Hall of Legislative Assembly when Liutenant Governer Manoj Sinha began address According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), LAs soon as LG started delivering his address, khursheed carrying placards seeking justice for the families of Baramulla and Kathua....
Four residential houses gutted in Budgam
Srinagar, Mar 3; In a major fire incident that broke out in the Wagoora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, four residential houses were gutted overnight, officials said. The Fire and Emergency Service officials said that the fire broke out during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday in a house at Ganai Mohalla Wagoora and engulfed other...
PDD to ‘avoid’ power curtailment at Sahoor, Iftar times
Incessant rains push hydel power generation Srinagar, March 2: The Power Development Department (PDD) has decided to avoid the power curtailment at Sahoor and Iftar times in the feasible areas in the holy month of Ramadhan. The department in this regard is likely to hold the important meeting on Saturday to discuss the mechanism and strategy to implement the new...
Lt Governor Sinha greets people on beginning of holy month of Ramzan
Srinagar, Mar 2: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan. “Greetings to all on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan”, the Lt Governor posted on X. May this sacred month of prayers, blessings & forgiveness inspire us to work towards the upliftment...
Police Expose Drug Frame-Up; Arrests Key Conspirators in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 01: Police on Saturday said that in a measure to curb the menace of drug related crimes, it has dismantled a well-orchestrated criminal conspiracy involving the planting of narcotics, leading to the arrest of four individuals under the NDPS Act. In a handout to GNS, the police said that the operation, which unfolded over the past week, began...
JK Govt tightens noose on illegal mining, initiates stern action to curb the menace
Deputy CM warns of severe legal consequences against unauthorized mining Jammu, Mar 01: In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect. The order,...
Hopeful of statehood restoration in coming months: NC
Srinagar, Mar 1 : Senior National Conference (NC) leader and law maker Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday expressed confidence that statehood for Jammu and Kashmir will be restored in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, Sadiq questioned the need for skepticism regarding statehood, emphasizing that the people of J&K should trust the commitments made at various levels. “We have the...
Budget 2025-26 focuses on strengthening the agriculture sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget 2025-26, saying it focuses on strengthening the agriculture sector and boosting the rural economy. Addressing the post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity, Modi said,” We consider agriculture as the primary engine of development and our aim is to ensure that no farmer is left behind” “We are...
No need for shadow cabinet as it holds no significance: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Mar 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday dismissed the BJP’s “move to form a shadow cabinet”, asserting that there is no need for this in J&K. He emphasized that the “government of the people” will run Jammu and Kashmir. “The cabinet is one. There is no concept of a shadow cabinet in our country,”...
3 policemen injured in police station attack in Karachi
Islamabad, Mar 1: Three policemen were injured in an attack on a police station in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, officials said. Some unidentified assailants hurled a cracker explosive at the police station, and fled the scene, sources from Karachi police told Xinhua. The device landed inside the premises, causing injuries to the cops, and damaging several...
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Ramadan arrangements, directs officers to ensure seamless facilities
Directs DCs to set up district control rooms to promptly address grievances Srinagar, Mar 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements made for the holy month of Ramadan, which commences tomorrow. The Chief Minister emphasized that people rightfully expect their elected government to take all necessary measures to ensure they do not face...
European leaders defend Zelensky after fiery White House meeting
Brussels, Mar 1: The open clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday prompted an outpouring of support from European leaders for Zelensky and his country. “Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone,” European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said...
Srinagar Jammu National highway still closed
Srinagar, Mar 1: Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is still closed due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, with restoration work currently in progress. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid traveling on the highway until clearance operations are completed. In addition to Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, several other key roads, including the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road that connects Kashmir to Leh,...