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HC dismisses petitions seeking regularization of 802 daily wagers in Ganderbal
Srinagar, Nov 05: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed two clubbed petitions filed by 802 daily-rated workers from Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district seeking regularization of their services under SRO 520 of 2017, observing that the claimants were not shown to have been engaged before…
Read More »Early Snowfall Blankets Kashmir’s Upper Reaches; Rains, Winds Bring Chill to Plains
Srinagar, Nov 4 : The higher reaches of Kashmir, including popular tourist destinations Gulmarg and Sonamarg, witnessed a fresh spell of light snowfall on Tuesday, while rains and gusty winds swept across the plains, leading to a sharp dip in temperatures across the Valley. According to the Meteorological Department,…
Read More »Gunfight Breaks Out In Woods Of Kishtwar
Jammu, No 05: An Encounter has started between terrorists and security forces in forest area of Kalaban of Chatru Kishtwar district on Wednesday. Taking to micro-blogging platform X, the army’s WhiteKnight Corps wrote, ” In an intelligence based operation, in concert with @jk_police, in early morning hours today, alert…
Read More »Major Blaze Erupts in Srinagar’s Fateh Kadal Area, 2–3 Buildings Engulfed in Flames
Srinagar, Nov 05: A major fire broke out in the Fateh Kadal area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on late night Tuesday. Engulfing two to three residential buildings in flames. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, assisted by local police, have reached the spot and are carrying out firefighting operations…
Read More »J&K Finance Dept assigns additional charge to 4 Accounts Officers
JAMMU, Nov 4:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the assignment of additional charges to four Accounts Officers in the interest of administration. As per Government Order No. 85-F of 2025 issued by the Finance Department, Mr. Surjeet Kumar, Accounts Officer, Ayurvedic Medical College/Hospital, Akhnoor, shall hold the charge…
Read More »SC Asks Centre To File Comprehensive Reply On Pleas Challenging Online Gaming Law
NEW DELHI, Nov 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file a comprehensive reply on petitions challenging an online gaming law which prohibits “online money games”, and bars banking services and advertising related to them. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan…
Read More »Budgam Bypolls: EC Notice To PDP Candidate On Late-Night Campaign In Violation Of Model Code
Srinagar, Nov 4: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a showcause notice to Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Budgam bypolls, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by conducting late-night campaign in the assembly constituency without requisite permission.”. In the show-cause notice to Mehdi, the…
Read More »Gulmarg Turns White as Season’s First Snowfall Delights Tourists and Locals
Srinagar, Nov 05 : The world-famous ski resort Gulmarg on Tuesday transformed into a winter wonderland after receiving the season’s first spell of snowfall, blanketing Affarwat and the main bowl area in shimmering white. The fresh snow brought cheer to tourists and locals, many of whom were seen reveling…
Read More »Eighth Central Pay Commission Constituted Under Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
New Delhi, Nov 4: The Government of India has constituted the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) to review and recommend revisions in pay, allowances, pensions, and other benefits for Central Government employees, defence personnel, and other associated categories of staff. The Commission will be chaired by Justice (Retd.) Ranjana…
Read More »Veteran Journalist Tariq Ahmad Bhat, J&K Bureau Chief of The Week, Passes Away
Srinagar, Nov 4 : The media fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir was plunged into mourning on Monday following the sudden demise of Tariq Ahmad Bhat, the Jammu and Kashmir Bureau Chief of The Week magazine, who passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. A seasoned journalist with decades of distinguished…
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IMD Forecast: Dry Weather to Continue in J&K for Three Days, Rain and Thunderstorms Likely from November 10
Srinagar, November 7: Dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir for …
