Jammu–Srinagar Direct Train Expected to Start Before Winter
SRINAGAR: The much-awaited Jammu–Srinagar direct train service is likely to become operational by the end of October, sources said.
They said that the service, part...
Politics Vast Field, Ruhullah Free to Express Views: JKLA Speaker
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday said that politics is a “vast field”, and senior leaders like Member Parliament...
Srinagar Airport Celebrates ‘Yatri Seva Diwas’ with Cultural Shows, Health Camps, Plantation Drive
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar International Airport turned festive and welcoming on Wednesday as it celebrated ‘Yatri Seva Diwas’ with a host of vibrant, passenger-focused activities...
CM Omar Urges Centre for Comprehensive Jammu Kashmir Relief Package
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the recent rainfall has caused extensive damage to Jammu Kashmir. He added that the government is...
Highway Blockade: Apple Growers Demand Immediate Compensation from Govt
SRINAGAR: In a devastating blow to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, several apple-laden trucks returned from Qazigund and other areas after being stranded for more than...
Rotten Meat Row: HC Appreciates Police Action, Seeks Responses in 10 Days
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday directed all respondents in a case concerning the sale of rotten and unsafe...
Mirwaiz Decries Bar on Attending Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat’s Funeral
SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday said he was prevented by authorities from attending the funeral prayers of senior separatist leader...
SMVDSB Announces Suspension of Yatra Again
SRINAGAR: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of the ongoing Vaishno Devi Yatra, just hours after its...
Indias’ Patience Should not be Misconstrued as its Weakness: Rajnath Singh
SRINAGAR: Stating that Indias’ patience should not be misconstrued as its weakness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that military operations, including ‘Operation...
Jammu Kashmir Residents to Receive Paperless PVC RC Cards from October
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday announced the launch of paperless PVC RC (Registration Certificate) cards and outlined measures to...
KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns in Multiple Areas
SRINAGAR: Several areas across Kashmir will face power outages this week as the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) announced scheduled shutdowns to facilitate...
Azad Denies Misleading Statements Attributed to DPAP
SRINAGAR: Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Wednesday disowned misleading statements circulated in the name of the party...
Thousands Flee as Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Gaza City
SRINAGAR: Thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City on Thursday as Israeli forces advanced into central districts with intensified shelling and ground operations, according to...
Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat Passes Away at 89
SRINAGAR: Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, former Hurriyat leader, passed away on Wednesday evening at his home in Sopore, North Kashmir.
Family members informed that Bhat,...
MLA Shopian Urges Govt to Hand Over Kashmir to Army
SRINAGAR: Shopian MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay has called for Kashmir to be handed over to the Army, accusing the civil administration of failing to...
