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Kupwara, July 11: At least two hundred residents of Gammandar Nagri village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of a waterborne disease, sparking concern among locals and prompting swift administrative action. Officials said that those affected are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration,…

July 11 : Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are still facing the consequences of the decisions taken during the BJP-PDP coalition government that began in 2014. She said those who often used the name of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah when there was special status and…

Srinagar, July 11 : National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Friday reaffirmed his party’s commitment to restoring the public holiday on July 13 to honour the martyrs of 1931. Sadiq criticised Apni Party and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing them of showing “no respect” for the historic day during…

Arising State Desk Anantnag, July 10: In a significant development in a long-pending murder case, the Additional Sessions Court Anantnag has convicted three individuals — Javaid Ahmad Poswal, Mohd Ashraf Kaloo Khel, and Mohd Imran Poswal alias Manoo — in connection with the brutal killing of Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie, a resident…

Srinagar: The Union Rural Development Ministry has sanctioned Rs 4,224 crore for the construction of 316 roads across 19 districts in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase 4 (PMGSY-4), with a total project length of 1,781 kilometers. Sources said that the highest number of roads stand…

Ramban : A cyclist from Nepal, who claims to be on a world tour to spread the message of ‘save tree, save water’, said his fear of the Pahalgam terror attack faded away as he entered Kashmir but his desire to visit Amarnath cave shrine remained unfulfilled, vowing to return…

Ganderbal : Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan today conducted an extensive visit to key locations along the Amarnath Yatra route to review the transport arrangements and coordination among various agencies.He was accompanied by ARTO Ganderbal and other field officials.The visit included inspections at Baltal, the base camp at Domail and…

‘Promote SKICC for MICE tourism, improve visibility of JKTDC rooms’, calls for better services, strategic marketing and full utilization of assets Srinagar : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the Board meetings of Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) after the Boards…

  Srinagar, July 9, 2025: In a significant administrative move, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an order,a copy of which lies with Arising State , transferring Mr. Mohammad Usman Khan, JKAS, to the Union Territory of Ladakh on deputation. ​ The transfer, outlined in Government Order No. ​ 871-JK(GAD) of 2025,…