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Preparations underway for Budgam, Nagrota bye-polls
Jammu : In line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), rationalisation of polling stations for the upcoming bye-elections in the 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituencies was completed here today.The process is part of the ongoing preparations to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the polls.The…
Read More »Light rain, snow and thunderstorms forecast from April 8
Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir on April 8, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds in the days that follow.A department official said the weather will remain generally cloudy by the afternoon of April 8, with the…
Read More »Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 2 per litre; no change in retail prices
The government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each but there will be no change in retail prices as the increase will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices. The excise duty on petrol…
Read More »Police Attaches Property Worth ₹1 Crore of Drug Peddler in Anantnag
Anantnag, April 07 : In a major action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached property of a notorious drug peddler under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, further intensifying its crackdown on the drug menace in the district. A double-storeyed residential house built over 5…
Read More »Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Slams J&K Assembly Speaker Over Silence on Waqf Issue
Srinagar, Apr 7 : Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker for what he termed as a “shameful refusal” to discuss the issue of Waqf properties, calling it a betrayal of the public mandate. In a strongly worded statement, Mirwaiz expressed disappointment that while Tamil…
Read More »Fire breaks out at Srinagar PDP headquarters, firefighter injured
Srinagar, Apr 07 : A firefighter was injured in a fire incident at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in the Polo View area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. The fire broke out in the PDP headquarter this morning, in which some sheds were damaged. “While putting off…
Read More »CM Omar Abdullah attends cultural heritage event at Kashmir University
SRINAGAR, APRIL 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir has faced numerous challenges over the years but is now gradually emerging from these challenges.He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure the region becomes an equal stakeholder in the country’s overall development.The Chief Minister was speaking…
Read More »Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Jammu on 3-day tour of J-K
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached here Sunday evening to commence his three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, his first after the formation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in the Union Territory in October last year.Shah was received at the technical airport by Lt Governor Manoj…
Read More »Cyber Police Kashmir busts major mule account network fueling cyber frauds, 21 arrested
Srinagar : The Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has uncovered a vast and sophisticated network behind the creation and operation of mule bank accounts — a key enabler in large-scale cyber frauds and financial crimes.Police said that it has identified 7,200 mule bank accounts operating from the Kashmir Valley…
Read More »India doing better than other countries after US tariffs: NSE CEO
Katra : Asserting that a situation of confusion persists in the world after the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, NSE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Sunday said India is doing much better than other countries.He said a clear situation is expected to…
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J&K High Court Declares 15-Day Summer Vacation for District Courts in Jammu Summer Zone
Courts to Remain Closed From June 8 to June 22; Several Hilly Areas …
