No Restrictions For August 15 At Bakshi Stadium, Says Div Com

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri extended an open invitation to people of Kashmir valley for 15th August celebrations at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. “I...

Ganderbal Court Issues Show-Cause Notice to DC Following ‘Personal Attack’

SRINAGAR: In a significant legal development, the Ganderbal district court has issued a show-cause notice to Deputy Commissioner Shyambir, questioning why contempt proceedings should...

Global Demand Drives Kashmir Handicraft Exports to Rs 1100 Crores

SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s handloom and handicraft exports have more than doubled over the past two years, with export figures surpassing Rs 1100 crores. According to figures,...

Kashmir To Get 6,000 New Transit Quarters for Migrant Employees

SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved revised administrative approval for construction of six thousand Transit...

VDGs To Be Equipped With Self Loading Rifles in Jammu

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has decided to equip Village Defence Guards (VDGs) with basic automatic weapons like Self Loading Rifles (SLRs) replacing vintage...

Rupee Rises Two Paise to 83.71 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

NEW  DELHI: The rupee rose 2 paise to 83.71 against the US currency in early trade on Wednesday following a marginal dip in the...

AIIMS Jammu To Launch OPD Services From August 1

SRINAGAR: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district will launch outpatient department services from August 1, a spokesperson...
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JK Govt Grants Land Rights To West Pakistan Displaced Persons

SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a significant decision ended discrimination with the West Pakistan...

JK Govt Appoints Panel for OBC Reservation in Local Bodies

SRINAGAR: In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday appointed Justice (retd) Janak Raj Kotwal, a former judge of JK High...

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Records 31.7°C, More Rain Forecasted

SRINAGAR: Following a brief respite brought by thundershowers and heavy rains, weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir have once again recorded an upward trend...

Bear Mauls Woman to Death in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A bear mauled a woman to death in the Handwara area of North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official said that a 50-year-old...
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Four Soldiers Injured In JK’s Kuglam Road Accident

SRINAGAR: Four army soldiers were injured in a road accident in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. Official sources said that an army vehicle...

Drug Peddler’s Immovable Property Attached in Jammu

JAMMU: The property of an alleged drug peddler worth over Rs 30 lakh was attached in Jammu city on Tuesday, police said. A police spokesman...

HM Operative Arrested Amid Intensified Anti-Terror Operations in Jammu

JAMMU: A Hizbul Mujahideen operative was arrested as the security forces conducted search operations in different parts of Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar and Doda districts...

Lok Sabha Passes Jammu Kashmir Budget 2024-25

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday approved the Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-25. The Budget for J&K and...