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Fire Breaks Out in Srinagar, Spreads Across Several Houses

SRINAGAR: A late-night blaze broke out in the Bohlagpora area of Soura, Srinagar, involving two to three residential houses, officials said. Quoting officials, KNO reported...

41,141 km of Roads and 410 Bridges Completed in 2023, Data Shows

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed substantial advancements in infrastructure development this year, including road network expansion, tunnel construction, ropeway projects, and road safety...

Over 70,000 Migratory Birds Visit Pampore Wetlands This Season

SRINAGAR: The Pampore wetlands have transformed into a thriving sanctuary for migratory birds, attracting over 70,000 avian visitors from various species. This annual phenomenon...

Amid Freezing Temperatures, RTO Kashmir Issues Advisory for Motorists and Riders

SRINAGAR: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir on Saturday issued a detailed advisory for motorists and bikers to ensure safe travel in light of...

Jammu Schools to Observe 10-Day Winter Vacation from Dec 26

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced a winter break for schools in the summer zone of Jammu region from December 26...

No GST Hike on Kashmiri Shawls: Relief for Artisans and Handicraft Sector

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has clarified that the proposed GST hike on Kashmiri shawls, including the iconic Pashmina shawls, was...

AIP Calls Refusal to Engineer Rashid’s Parliament Attendance a ‘Grave Violation’ of Democracy

SRINAGAR: The Awami Itehad Party (AIP) Saturday condemned the denial of Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid's right to attend the Parliament session, terming it...

Militant Associate Arrested Along With Arms and Ammunition in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A militant associate was arrested along with arms and ammunition in the Nadihal area of North Kashmir's Bandipora on Saturday evening. "During a joint...

Youth Cong Protests in Jammu Against Detention of IYC President by Assam Police

JAMMU: Members of Jammu and Kashmir Youth Congress clashed with the police here on Saturday as they staged a protest against the detention of...
Ariel view of Poonch town

Mandi to Get New Degree College Campus After Decade-Long Wait

SRINAGAR: In a landmark development for higher education in Poonch, the district administration has secured administrative approval for the long-awaited construction of a Degree...

Shopian Police Conducts District-Wide Inspection of SIM Card Vendors

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Police in Shopian conducted a large-scale inspection of SIM card vendors across the district in a bid to tighten controls...

Centre Approves Rs 85 Crore for Infrastructure Development in Jammu Kashmir Universities

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Education has approved projects worth Rs 85 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) for nine higher...

NIA Charges Accused Over Hizb Arms and Explosives Smuggling in JK

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against two accused in a JK arms and explosives seizure case linked to...

PM Modi’s Life-Size Cut-Out Adorned With ‘Pheran’ in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A life-size cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on display in Srinagar's Lal Chowk was adorned with a 'pheran' - a traditional Kashmiri...

Russia Reaffirms Support to India’s Bid to Become Permanent Member of UNSC

NEW DELHI: India and Russia have decided to step up joint efforts in dealing with challenges of radicalisation and terror financing. Ways to deepen cooperation...