Fake Policemen Arrested in Kashmir for Fraud, Extortion

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmir’s Tral have arrested two individuals who were allegedly posing as law enforcement officers to extort money from the general...
Lt Governor Shri Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah at the swearing-in-ceremony held at SKICC, Srinagar (5)

Omar Abdullah Calls for Emergency Meeting Over LG’s JKAS Transfers

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an emergency meeting of the JKNC Legislative Party and its allies, including the Congress,...

Wet Spell Expected in Jammu Kashmir as MeT Predicts Rain, Snow

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department forecast a wet spell for next week in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that while generally...

Jammu Kashmir Speaker Slams Waqf Amendment Bill, Calls It Unconstitutional

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has strongly criticised the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a direct...

Burglars Loot Multiple Shops in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Burglars went on a looting spree in Surankote Bazar in Poonch district, making away with valuables from six shops late last night, reports...

India’s Airlines Operate with 680 Active and 133 Grounded Aircraft, as New Orders Surge...

DELHI: India’s aviation sector is in a state of transition, with 680 passenger aircraft currently in operation while 133 remain grounded across different airlines....

Lok Sabha Passes Waqf Bill After 12-Hour Debate

SRINAGAR: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after fierce discussion for over 12 hours with the govt countering the opposition's...

BSF Personnel Allegedly Dies by Suicide in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel allegedly died by suicide in the Trehgam area of North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Quoting sources, local news  agency...

Nearly Half of Jammu Kashmir’s Students Enrolled in Private Schools Amid Declining Overall Admissions

DELHI: Nearly 46 per cent of students in Jammu and Kashmir are enrolled in private unaided schools, according to the latest government data, highlighting...
"A proposed blanket tax rate of 28% on goods and services could severely hamper the booming gaming and gambling sector in India. This rate hike on Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be applicable to all types of online gaming. Currently, the GST is 18%, and an increase to 28% is believed to make it unviable for many companies to conduct business in India."

JK’s IT Sector Contributes Rs 42.12 Crore to Exports: GoI

SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir reported a total export value of...

Over 50,000 Dog Bite Cases Reported in JK in 2024

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a total of 22,110 dog bite cases in 2022, which increased to 34,664 in 2023. The number of reported dog...

World Bank Extends Jhelum, Tawi Flood Recovery Project Until August 2026

JAMMU: The World Bank has extended the Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) until August 31, 2026, allowing for the completion of remaining...

75,000 Visit Tulip Garden During Eid; Footfall Crosses 1.56 Lakh

SRINAGAR: Nearly 75,000 people visited Tulip Garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains, during the first two days of Eid-ul-Fitr. Since its...

JK’s Power Demand Drops to 18,439 MU in FY25; 3.77 Lakh Households Electrified: Centre

SRINAGAR: The power demand in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has steadily declined over the past two years, dropping from...

Jammu Kashmir to Add 450 MBBS, 333 PG Seats Amid Faculty Shortage Concerns

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to expand its medical education capacity this year with the addition of 450 MBBS seats and 333 postgraduate...