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Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has come as a blessing for the people as it has started attracting tourists and will restore the water table also.Timely snowfall in the valley will also benefit the people as scant precipitation could have led…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure that an undertrial prisoner, arrested on a murder charge, has been lodged in jail in Jammu and Kashmir for seven years and questioned the delay in the trial.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan noted that only four prosecution witnesses…

  Pulwama: District Pulwama Youth Wing Congress President Aasif Rehman has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Manpreet Singh Mani following his appointment as Co-Incharge of the Gujarat Youth Congress by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC). Aasif Rehman expressed his delight over the appointment and lauded Manpreet Singh Mani for being…

Jammu: Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, Jammu’s Maulana Azad Stadium where Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha will unfurl the tricolour, has been put under siege, officials said on Sunday.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will also be present at the main venue on January 26 to mark the 77th…

  Budgam, January 25:Budgam Police responded promptly to two medical emergency calls from remote areas of Sub-Division Khansahib, ensuring the safe evacuation of two women patients whose conditions had turned critical. In the first incident, Police Station Khansahib received a distress call from Batpora Shekhpora regarding a woman suffering from…

Srinagar, Jan 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from January 26, with isolated heavy spells likely on January 27, officials said. According to the IMD’s latest advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the weather over the…

Srinagar, Jan 25: As many as 52 personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were decorated with police medals on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, in recognition of their courage, dedication and distinguished service, according to an official list released on Sunday. The honours include the President’s Medal…

Srinagar, Jan 25: After remaining closed for two consecutive days due to snowfall, authorities on Sunday allowed stranded vehicles at Jakhani in Udhampur district to move towards Srinagar on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, officials said. However, there was no movement permitted for Jammu-bound vehicles from Qazigund in south Kashmir, where hundreds…

Srinagar: Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Saturday said strict, multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations across the valley, and appealed to people to become a part of the event.Inspector General of Police (IGP) Birdi was speaking to mediapersons after a…