Centre Raises Excise Duty on Cigarettes, New Rates from Feb 1
SRINAGAR: The Finance Ministry has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and other tobacco products, with the new rates set to...
No Significant Snowfall in Jammu Kashmir, Light Showers Possible in Isolated Areas
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has largely remained dry, with no major rain or snowfall recorded across the Union Territory, except in a few higher-altitude...
Kashmir Valley Reports 14 Fire Incidents in 24 Hours
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley reported a series of fire incidents over the past 24 hours, with at least 14 separate cases recorded across several...
Police Enforce VPN Ban Citing Security Concerns in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have imposed a temporary restriction on the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, citing concerns over...
Attacks on Kashmiri Shawl Traders Driven by Hitler-like Ideology: NC President
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and senior National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks on Kashmiri shawl dealers...
Mughal Road Closed Amid Fresh Snowfall
SRINAGAR: Following fresh snowfall on Thursday, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures via Peer Ki Gali.
DTI Poonch Manzoor Ahmad Kohli said...
BSF Hands Over Bangladeshi National Apprehended Near IB to Police
SRINAGAR: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday handed over a Bangladeshi national, who was apprehended near the International Border (IB), to the Jammu...
Jammu Kashmir: Suspected Drone Drop Recovered Near LoC, BDS Called
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Thursday recovered a consignment suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the Line of Control (LoC) in the...
Illegal Mining Crackdown in Kulgam Nets Rs 57 Lakh
SRINAGAR: South kashmir's Kulgam district recorded an unprecedented surge in revenue and enforcement outcomes following a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities in the...
JKMEGA Launches 2026 Annual Calendar in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association (JKMEGA) unveiled its Annual Calendar–2026 at a function held in Srinagar, highlighting the contribution of...
Jammu Kashmir Sees Sporting Rise in 2025
SRINAGAR: Sports in Jammu and Kashmir have thrived on raw talent and resilience for decades despite limited infrastructure and exposure. However, in 2025, that...
CBK Chargesheets Two in Fake Agriculture Appointment Scam
SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has filed a chargesheet before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Chadoora, Budgam,...
Woman Arrested for Pickpocketing at South Kashmir Hospital
SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmir’s Kulgam arrested a woman pickpocket following a theft incident reported from District Hospital Kulgam, where a complainant alleged that...
Use of Force Cannot Address Students’ Concerns: Mirwaiz on Reservation Protests
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Umar Farooq on Friday strongly criticised the authorities for what he described as the “default use of force” in response to political...
MP Ramzan Backs Ministers’ Staff Appointments, Calls Posts Temporary
SRINAGAR: Defending the right of ministers to appoint their staff, Member Parliament Choudhary Ramzan on Wednesday reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive...
