NC opposed to alcohol consumption, PDP should recall its own stand: Tanvir Sadiq
BUDGAM, May 11 (Agencies): National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday hit back at PDP leader Iltija Mufti over her remarks on a liquor ban, saying…
J-K CM calls on Amit Shah to discuss statehood, business rules for UT
NEW DELHI, May 11 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday where the two leaders discussed issues concerning the Union…
Three houses of drug peddlers demolished under Anti-Drug campaign
JAMMU, May 11 (Agencies): As J&K Police step up crackdown on drug peddlers under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the District & Police Administration in Kathua jointly demolished three houses belonging to…
Man found dead in Central Kashmir
SRINAGAR, May 11 (Agencies): A man was found dead in the Chattabal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar on Monday, officials said. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as…
Rain, Thunderstorm forecast issued for Jammu Kashmir till May 13
SRINAGAR, May 11 (Agencies): A fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir has forecast generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thundershowers across several parts of the Union Territory from…
Jammu Kashmir boxer makes history, Enters Under-15 Asian Boxing Final
JAMMU, May 11 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir’s Mohd Yasser has created history by reaching the final of the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship after defeating his Iranian opponent in the semi-final…
14-Year-Old missing boy found dead in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR, May 11 (Agencies): A 14-year-old boy who had been reported missing from the Doru area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district was found dead on Monday after his body was…
Not wrong to give telecom powers to L-G as he is in charge of security: J-K CM
SRINAGAR, May 11 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said there is nothing wrong in giving telecom powers to the lieutenant governor during public safety events,…
Lightning strike kills 90 sheep, goats in Kangan
GANDERBAL, May 11 (Agencies): Nearly 90 sheep and goats belonging to a nomadic family from Rajouri district reportedly died after a lightning strike during the intervening night in a high-altitude…
Rapido operating without license in J&K, Action ordered: Transport Commissioner
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Transport Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan on Sunday stated that bike taxi service “Rapido” is operating in the Union Territory without a valid license and…
Natrang presents Dogri play ‘Cheta’ at Sunday Theatre series
JAMMU, May 10: Continuing its rich tradition of showcasing meaningful and impactful theatre, Natrang today presented a Dogri play, ‘Cheta’ , at its weekly Sunday Theatre series at Natrang Studio…
Ishaan, Avni clinch U-17 titles in VCA Open Jammu Chess Tournament
JAMMU, May 10: Ishaan Chowdhary and Avni Sharma emerged victorious in the VCA 2nd Open Jammu Under-17 (Boys and Girls) Chess Tournament conducted under the aegis of the All J&K…
LG Saxena launches plantation of 2100 cherry saplings at Phyang
LEH, May 10: With an aim to conserve the environment and promote sustainable development in Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the mass plantation of…
LG Sinha hands over appointment letters to newly recruited J&K Police Constables
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies) : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over Appointment Letters to the newly recruited Constables of Jammu Kashmir Police during a landmark presentation ceremony at…
‘Baseless allegations exposed within seconds, Do your homework first’: CM Omar to Critics
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): CM Omar Abdullah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on his political critics, asserting that their “baseless allegations” are exposed “within seconds” while his government remains…
UT with dual power structure ‘Worst Form of Govt’, Says Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): Terming the current administrative structure in Jammu and Kashmir the “worst form of government”, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an urgent shift toward full…
CM Omar unveils Rs 40 Crore development package in Ganderbal, Launches Sindh Riverfront Project
GANDERBAL, May 10 (Agencies): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited Ganderbal and rolled out a major development package worth nearly Rs. 40 crore, including the foundation laying of Phase-I…
Jammu Kashmir High Court upholds Munsiff seniority list 2011
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a long-pending writ petition challenging the seniority list of Munsiffs issued in 2011, holding that the…
Golf Tourism getting Major Push in Kashmir, More National-level events planned: CM Omar
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the government is planning more national-level golfing events to promote Kashmir as a premier golfing destination, asserting that the…
TVK chief Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM
CHENNAI, May 10 (Agencies): TVK chief and its Legislature Party Leader C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath administered the…
Drug-free J-K campaign: 646 arrested, 260 kg narcotics seized in 28 days
JAMMU, May 10: (Agencies) The 100-day ‘drug-free J-K campaign’ has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to the arrest of 646 persons in 614 FIRs related to drug…
J&K Govt orders major reshuffle in FCS&CA department, Several JKAS officers transferred
SRINAGAR, May 10 (Agencies): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday ordered transfers and postings of several officers in the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department with immediate…
Deputy CM Challenges BJP to ‘Buy’ NC Legislators
SRINAGAR, May 9 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Sunil Sharma, challenging him to…
Fresh Western Disturbance Likely to Trigger Widespread Rain Across Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR, May 9 (Agencies): A fresh Western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir between May 11 and 13, bringing widespread rain and thundershowers across the Union Territory, according…