Generally cloudy weather with light rain forecast in JK
Srinagar: Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated to scattered places till March 20, the minimum temperature recorded further rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 5.5°C against 5.1°C on the previous night and it was […]
Dairy Sector has strengthened rural economy: Lt Guv
Addresses inauguration ceremony of Saran Dairy Producer Co. Ltd
BIHAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that dairy sector is making enormous social and economic contribution and developing vibrant ecosystem of rural milk producers through Cooperative Societies and Self-Help Groups to generate significant economic activity and employment. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Saran Dairy Producer Co. Ltd at Gopalganj, Bihar, the Lt Governor […]
Centre should start development activities in JK: Azad
Shopian: Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has come down in the past some years and time has come for the Centre to help the Union Territory in development activities, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Thursday. “There is poverty, unemployment, but it is also a reality that there is a […]
UIDAI makes online Aadhaar document updation process free till June 14
SRINAGAR: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made online Aadhaar document updation process free of cost, a move that is expected to benefit millions of residents. A people-centric move, has been taken as part of the Digital India initiative where the users can avail the free document update facility on ‘myAadhaar’ portal for […]
Leaders of pol parties from JK meet CEC
Submit memorandum for early polls in the UT
New Delhi: A delegation of Opposition leaders from Jammu and Kashmir led by veteran politician and Lok Sabha member Farooq Abdullah met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Thursday and pressed for holding early assembly polls in the Union Territory for reviving the democratic process there. After consulting almost all national and regional parties, […]
Synergy among security agencies scuttled evil intentions of Pak: DGP
Jammu: Synergy between security and intelligence agencies has frustrated the evil intentions of Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday as he reviewed the security situation along the borders in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri. Singh said the neighbouring country is using all methods to involve […]
Police in Srinagar arrest conman from Gujarat

Arrested man was posing as top-ranking bureaucrat
Srinagar: A man hailing from Gujarat has been arrested by police from a five-star hotel here for posing as an ‘additional secretary’ in the Centre and enjoying security cover besides other hospitality. According to court documents, Kiran Patel was on his third visit to the Kashmir valley and was subsequently nabbed by alert security officials […]
Two CRPF jawans injured in accidental firing in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including a Sub-Inspector, were injured Thursday in accidental firing in Poonch district, officials said. Constable Navjot Rai was on patrolling duty near Degree College Poonch when his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in bullet injuries to himself and Sub-Inspector Rajini Kanta, the officials said. […]
Sinthan Pass road closed for traffic movement till March 18: Officials
Srinagar: Authorities on Thursday ordered for closure of Sinthan pass road for three days, starting today only, amid forecast of inclement weather conditions in the region. “In view of prediction by the Meteorological Department for widespread Rains on 16th, 17th and 18th of March 2023, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are advised to […]
Work on restoration of Christian graveyard started in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: After years of wait, the miniscule Christian community in border district of Poonch were a relieved lot as their long standing demand for a graveyard saw construction work started on it. The Christian graveyard spread over an area of eight kanals, or around 500 sqm, at Purani Poonch area in the town was washed […]