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Valley markets witness shoppers’ surge ahead of Eid
Srinagar: With just three days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, markets in Srinagar and other Valley towns are buzzing with activity, with people thronging shopping districts to buy new apparel and delectables for the festive occasion.Readymade garment shops, bakeries, fruit stalls, and meat and diary product vends are witnessing a surge of…
Read More »1.60 lakh additions in annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted
Jammu: More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were deleted and 2.29 lakh corrections carried out, according to official data.Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included “duplicate” and “shifted”…
Read More »Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Opens in Srinagar, Heralding Spring in Kashmir
Srinagar: Marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir, Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened to the public on Monday, ushering in the Valley’s much-awaited tourism season. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the iconic garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range in Srinagar. The garden,…
Read More »LG Sinha hands over 50 jobs to kin of terror victims ahead of Eid
Srinagar, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin of 50 terror victims under the compassionate appointment scheme, describing the initiative as a step aimed at helping affected families rebuild their lives. The appointment letters were distributed…
Read More »Fresh Snowfall Turns Doodhpathri Meadows White, Temperatures Dip in Budgam
Budgam, March 15: Fresh snowfall was reported in Doodhpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday, bringing a sudden return of winter-like conditions to the popular tourist destination. The snowfall blanketed the meadows and surrounding hills with a fresh layer of snow, while temperatures dropped noticeably across parts of the…
Read More »Passport Office Srinagar to Hold Special Passport Service Drive on March 14
Passport applications to be processed at POPSK Anantnag and POPSK Baramulla 13 March, 2026, Srinagar : The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India will conduct a special passport service drive on March 14, 2026 (Saturday) in view of the high demand for…
Read More »Largest Youm-e-Quds Rally Held in Budgam Under the Leadership of Aga Syed Hassan
Srinagar, Mar 13 : On the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida and International Youm-e-Quds, large congregations, Friday prayers, and Quds rallies were organized across various parts of the Kashmir Valley under the auspices of Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Jammu & Kashmir. Thousands of people participated in these gatherings and rallies, expressing unwavering solidarity with…
Read More »Thousands Offer Jumat-ul-Vida Prayers Across Kashmir; Hazratbal Sees Largest Gathering, Jamia Masjid Remains Closed
Srinagar, Mar 13: Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday with thousands of devotees thronging mosques and shrines to offer congregational prayers. The largest gathering was reported at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake, where…
Read More »Sports shape character, strengthen trust between Police and community: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor attends closing ceremony of 2nd All India Police Kabaddi Cluster at MA Stadium Jammu, says sports have always bridged divides through their unmatched reliability. Language, geography, social status, rank, and authority fade away on the field. There, only courage and resolve matter. The sports ground binds us in…
Read More »LG Sinha, CM Omar greets people on Jumat-ul-Vida
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, which will be celebrated tomorrow on March 13.In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. I pray…
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