Social media conduct code for employees announced

Warned against discussing, criticizing govt policies on social media

Srinagar: The government on Friday directed its employees not to discuss or criticize on social media any policy pursued or action taken, warning them with ‘disciplinary action’ for non-compliance of the instructions. In a detailed circular issued here, the government has asked employees not to participate in any manner in any such discussion or criticism […]

Most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan: Amit Shah

Bengaluru: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday security in the ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa. He said drug control is not just the Centre’s fight but of the states, societies and citizens. “At least […]

Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Parliament

Congress says will fight legally and politically, BJP terms action 'lawful'

New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was on Friday disqualified from Lok Sabha following his conviction by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case, an action the party termed an attempt to “silence” his voice as it vowed to fight the battle legally and politically. The BJP dismissed the charges and termed […]

Ramzan add-ons: Traditional drumbeaters in Kashmir ready to wake people up for Sehri

Srinagar: Hundreds of men from remote areas of Kashmir come to towns and cities like Srinagar to don the role of a Seharkhwaan’, a drum beater, who goes around a town to wake up people for the pre-drawn meal, Sehri. Mohammad Rafiq Kataria from Kupwara’s Kalaroos, who has been a drumbeater for the last 25 […]

Rains lash plains, MeT predicts snow over upper reaches

Srinagar: The weather department here on Friday forecast widespread rains and thunderstorm with snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir till weekend. A meteorological department official here said that there was possibility of hailstorm in plains during the time—March 24-25. “Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Rain likely to […]

First Friday of Ramadan: Huge gatherings reported at Hazratbal, Jamia Masjid

Srinagar: The major shrines and Masjids in Srinagar witnessed huge rush of devotees during the congregational Friday prayers on the second day of Ramadhan while authorities claimed that 68,000 people offered prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta and Dargah Hazratbal shrine. On the first Friday of Ramadan, Muslims from different parts of the Valley […]

JKDMA issues avalanche warning for 10 districts for next 24 hours

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Friday issued avalanche warning for ten districts in upcoming 24 hours. The DMA issued a ‘Low Danger Level’ warning above 2800 to 3000 metres over Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch Rajouri and Reasi districts. People living in the specified areas have been advised […]

Infiltration bid foiled in Karnah, one intruder killed

Srinagar: An unidentified intruder was killed by security forces during a foiled infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. Alert troops noticed suspicious movement along the Line of Control at Jabdi in the Karnah area in the morning, the officials said. The security forces challenged the […]