All-Party Meet in New Delhi Ahead of Parliament Budget Session
SRINAGAR: An all-party meeting is being held in New Delhi on Tuesday to deliberate on measures for the smooth conduct of proceedings in both...
Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway
SRINAGAR: At least four people were killed in a road accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on...
Why Does Kashmir Still Import Eggs Despite Rising Demand for Protein?
by Akhter Ruqaya
Despite rising demand and higher prices, Jammu and Kashmir’s egg production has stagnated for two decades, forcing heavy imports, draining the local...
BRO Reopens Key Jammu Kashmir Road, Evacuates 60 People After Snowfall
SRINAGAR: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has evacuated 60 people and reopened a strategic road in Jammu and Kashmir after a challenging high-altitude operation.
An...
Kashmir: Rails and Livelihoods
Railway alignment surveys across South Kashmir have sparked anxiety as tracks cut through apple orchards, threatening livelihoods, ecology, and homes, with residents alleging no...
Srinagar Police Activate Emergency Helplines Amid Inclement Weather
SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Tuesday activated district-wide 24×7 emergency helpline services in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecasts predicting further deterioration.
Officials...
Fresh Snowfall Disrupts Transport Across Kashmir Valley
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday caused major disruption to road, rail and air connectivity, with the national highway shut and...
Six Injured in Pre-Dawn Road Accident in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
According...
Eight Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Due to Bad Weather
SRINAGAR: Eight flights were cancelled at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday due to snowfall and poor visibility.
The development was confirmed by Srinagar airport authorities...
Snowfall Forces Closure of Srinagar–Jammu Highway
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway was shut to traffic from Monday evening following fresh snowfall.
According to traffic authorities, vehicular movement was suspended as a...
‘If We Can Do It, Others Too Can’: Mir Jaffer After PM’s Praise
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 130th episode of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, spotlighted a grassroots initiative from Sheikhgund village...
Jammu Kashmir 90 Per Cent Back on Track Post-Snowfall: Javed Dar
SRINAGAR: Minister Javed Dar on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is 90 per cent back on track post-snowfall, with roads and power restored,...
Fresh Western Disturbance Set to Bring Rain, Snow to Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness another wet spell as a western disturbance is expected to affect the Valley from late Monday...
Snowfall Reported Near Navyug Tunnel; Police Issue Travel Advisory
SRINAGAR: Light snowfall has been reported near the Navyug Tunnel, prompting Kulgam Police to issue a travel advisory for commuters on the National Highway.
Authorities...
Rising Gondola Rates Limit Local Access to Gulmarg Slopes
SRINAGAR: Gulmarg, one of India’s key winter sports destinations, is facing criticism over rising gondola and chairlift ski pass rates, which have made access...
