CRPF Trooper Dies by Suicide in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself dead with his service rifle in Dooru area of South...
No Direct Govt Support Yet for Willow Plantations, But Kashmir Bat Manufacturers Get Cluster...
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has clarified that while there is no dedicated scheme to financially or technically support cricket bat manufacturers in setting...
Centre Confirms Delays, Approves Major Package for Strategic Turtuk–Hanu Road in Ladakh
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has acknowledged delays in the construction of the Turtuk–Hanu road in the Union Territory of Ladakh, but has approved...
SC Likely to Hear Plea on Jammu Kashmir Statehood Restoration Next Week
SRINAGAR: A plea seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is likely to be heard by the Supreme Court of India on August...
Arms Cache Recovered in Forest in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in the forest area of Gogaldoora in north Kashmir’s Baramulla...
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Fraudulent Enrolments, Fake Voters in 2024 Polls
SRINAGAR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged large-scale "vote theft" during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, directly accusing the Election Commission (EC) of colluding...
Rs 27 Lakh Raised, Family Halts Fundraiser After Patient’s Demise
SRINAGAR: Sartaj, a resident of Shadimarg had been coordinating a campaign to raise funds for the treatment of a critically ill family member, shared information...
Nearly One Lakh MSMEs Shut Since 2020, Government Calls it ‘Marginal’ Amid Revival Push
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has confirmed that nearly one lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have shut down across the country over...
Inquiry Officer Seeks Statements from Witnesses in SMHS Incident
SRINAGAR: The officer appointed to probe the July 23, 2025 incident at Government SMHS Hospital in Srinagar has called on members of the public...
Over 3 Tonnes of Rotten Meat, Diary Products Seized in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Department of Food Safety, Jammu and Kashmir, has intensified its enforcement drive against unsafe, unhygienic, and adulterated food products. Authorities have seized...
NIT Srinagar Hosts National Meet on Nano, Supramolecular Chemistry
SRINAGAR: A two-day national conference focusing on the emerging fields of nanochemistry and supramolecular chemistry began on Thursday at the National Institute of Technology...
Is the Fight Against Drugs Already Lost?
by Kaisar Ahmad Malla
Addiction has blurred the boundary between medical necessity and presumed abuse. The outcome is that those in genuine need are increasingly...
Srinagar Police Raid Bookshops, Seize Banned Literature
SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar on Thursday conducted raids at several bookshops across the city to seize banned literature allegedly promoting secessionist ideology and threatening...
KPDCL Announces Area-Wise Power Shutdowns
SRINAGAR: Several areas across Kashmir will face scheduled power shutdowns from August 9 to 14, 2025, due to maintenance, realignment, and infrastructure development works,...
Handcrafted Kashmir Carpets Set for Auction Tomorrow
SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, is set to host a grand open auction of handwoven carpets at the Indian Institute of Carpet...
