January 26 functions: Div Com reviews arrangements

Srinagar The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the celebration of upcoming Republic Day which...

Ahead of January 26, Families Await Reunion As 26 Move Out of Jail

by Umar Mukhtar SRINAGAR: Neighbours and relatives of Rafiq Ahmad Bhat of Gulzarpora village in Pulwama had come to congratulate his family on his release....
A deserted view of Lal Chowk as shutdown completes more than 2 months. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur

Kashmir’s economy suffers losses up to Rs 18,000 cr since August 5: Report

Srinagar Life in the Kashmir Valley is still grappling to come to normal in the aftermath of New Delhi’s decision on August 5, 2019 to...

MeT predicts wet weather from Jan 12, Gulmarg freezes at minus 12.6

by Samreena Nazir Srinagar Minimum temperatures continued their free fall in the Kashmir Valley on  Saturday due to clear overnight sky, a Met official said. He said...

Foreign envoys concludes Jammu and Kashmir visit

Srinagar The 16-member delegation of foreign envoys concluded their two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, reported IANS. On Friday, they met representatives of the...

Govt committed to encourage young entrepreneurs in JK: Dwivedi

Jammu Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Manoj Kumar Dwivedi Friday said that the government is committed to encouraging young entrepreneurs to start their business units...

Four more PDP leaders resign from party

Srinagar A day after PDP expelled nine senior leaders from the party, four leaders resigned from the basic membership of the party on Friday, the...

Two killed, 3 injured after India, Pakistan armies exchange fire in Poonch

Srinagar Two army porters were killed and three others sustained injuries on Friday after the armies of India and Pakistan exchanged gun fire and shells...

Govt orders major reshuffle in administration

Srinagar The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered a major reshuffle in the administration. According to a Government Order No.62JK(GAD) of 2020 issued by the...

Commissioner Secretary Industries, BJP National Youth VP, and others meet Lt Governor

Jammu Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan in Jammu. Dwivedi briefed...

2700 candidates appear in NEET PG, JEE Main exams in Srinagar

Srinagar Twenty-seven hundred candidates appeared in this week's two national level entrance examinations at Srinagar centres. These include 2135 candidates who appeared in the Joint Entrance...

Govt committed to address issues of people on priority: Advisor Khan

Srinagar Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan on Friday directed the officials to ensure an adequate supply of essential commodities in far-flung arrears of Kashmir...

No additional charge levied for Road Accident Victim Fund

Srinagar Transport Department on Friday clarified that the 0.5 percent of the cost of vehicle that would be charged as a onetime contribution towards the...

Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce calls on Lt Governor

Jammu Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan in Jammu. Dwivedi briefed...

Govt revokes PSA detention of 26 persons

Jammu The government today revoked detention warrants in respect of 26 persons detained under the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. The persons...