Jammu Kashmir: Parties Slam Proposal for Peak-Hour Power Tariff Hike
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Government’s proposal to impose a 20 percent surcharge on electricity consumption during peak hours has drawn sharp criticism from political...
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bangladesh, Tremors Felt in Kolkata
SRINAGAR: Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata on Friday following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake near Ghorashal in Bangladesh.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that...
Saffron Prices Soar Amid Plummeting Production
SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s world-famous saffron sector is facing one of its toughest years in recent memory, with production dropping drastically to nearly 5–10 percent of...
SDM Zainapora Bars Mobile Vendors from Using Megaphones
SRINAGAR: The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zainapora Shopian has issued a public notice restricting the use of mikes, megaphones and loudspeakers by vendors selling fruits...
Mutton Dealers Warn of Price Hike Over Punjab ‘Extortion’
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Association sounded alarm again over the high costs and harassment imposed on livestock trucks at Punjab checkpoints, warning...
Electricity Prices in Kashmir May Rise During Peak Hours
SRINAGAR: Close on the heels of a massive controversy in Kashmir over the installation of smart meters, the Power Development Department (PDD) has proposed...
FCSCA Says Kashmir Fully Prepared for Winter
SRINAGAR: The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCSCA) Department Kashmir on Thursday said the valley is fully geared up for winter, with advance...
Sopore PHE Staff Protest After Six Workers Disengaged
SRINAGAR: Temporary employees of the PHE Mechanical division Sopore in North Kashmir held a protest on Thursday after six workers were allegedly disengaged by...
Satish Sharma Vows Continued Development in LoC Villages Despite Hurdles
SRINAGAR: Minister Satish Sharma on Thursday said the government will continue development in the Line of Control (LoC) villages despite repeated attempts by the...
LG Sinha Credits PM Modi for Boosting Jammu Kashmir’s Connectivity and Digital Reforms
SRINAGAR: Asserting that significant boost in road and rail connectivity in the last five years has unlocked Jammu Kashmir’s immense potential, Lieutenant Governor Manoj...
Police Take Action Against 14 Individuals for Social Media Misuse in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: Police in central kashmir's Ganderbal district have initiated action against 14 individuals for misusing social media platforms, police said.
The move comes as part...
Police Denounce Social Media Rumours on Nowgam Explosion
SRINAGAR: Police on Thursday clarified reports circulating on social media regarding the accidental explosion at Police Station Nowgam, describing them as “conjectures” and attempts...
Jammu Kashmir: Affiliation of Four Schools Suspended, Eight Fined
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (JK BOSE) has put affiliation of 4 schools under suspension following confirmation of reports about adoption...
Jammu Kashmir: MeT Predicts Light Snowfall in Higher Reaches
SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar in its fresh advisory on Thursday said that isolated higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir likely to receive brief spell...
CM Omar Meets Finance Minister to Discuss Jammu Kashmir Development Priorities
SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held a detailed meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss key developmental priorities...
