Two drones found near international border in Punjab’s Amritsar

Chandigarh, Nov 24 (PTI) Two drones and a packet of heroin were found near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district, a BSF spokesperson said on Sunday. A drone along with a packet containing 570 grams of heroin was seized from a field near Daoke village on Saturday, the spokesperson said. Another drone was recovered […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 24 (PTI) The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the tourist resort town of Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Sunday, raising hope of precipitation in the Valley plains. Gulmarg received moderate snowfall from Saturday evening that continued till early on Sunday, officials said. Machil and Karnah in Kupwara district and Tulail in Bandipora district […]
Centre meeting floor leaders of political parties today ahead of Parliament Session

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) On the eve of Parliament’s Winter Session, the government will meet floor leaders of political parties on Sunday to ensure the smooth functioning of the House against the backdrop of the BJP and its rival alliance’s surprise victories in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, respectively. The meeting has been convened by Parliamentary […]
Will collectively introspect ‘shocking’ drubbing in Maharashtra polls, says Congress

Thiruvananthapuram/ New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) A day after BJP-led Mahayuti retained power in Maharashtra, the Congress on Sunday said that the party and other partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi will collectively introspect the reasons of their ‘shocking’ drubbing in the crucial polls. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday won 230 of the 288 […]
Visit J&K for a unique experience: CM Omar to people

Inaugurates J&K Day at India International Trade Fair NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday extended a warm invitation to people from across the country, urging them to experience the unparalleled beauty and hospitality of Jammu and Kashmir. Highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes, he said, “I encourage you to visit Jammu […]
Govt seeks additional 350 MWs electricity from centre: Minister
‘200 free power units for people soon, committed to fulfil manifesto promises’ Srinagar: Minister of Agriculture Production, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar on Saturday said the Jammu and Kashmir government led by Omar Abdullah has sought additional 350MWs from Delhi to mitigate the power crisis in the Valley. He also assured […]
Crackdown on underage drivers: Traffic police seizes over 3000 vehicles in last 9 days
Srinagar: As a part of stern action to curb underage driving and traffic violations in the valley, especially in Srinagar City, the Traffic Police Department has seized more than three thousand vehicles, comprising both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, over the last nine days in Srinagar alone. The traffic crackdown, which began after the tragic Tengpora accident […]
Cost and debt rising, yield stagnant: SC panel on agri distress
Suggests examining MPS, other measures New Delhi: A Supreme Court-appointed panel on farmers’ grievances and protests has filed its interim report, listing reasons for agrarian distress which among others include stagnant yield, rising costs and debts and inadequate marketing system. The high-powered committee, constituted on September 2 under former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge […]
CS directs for launching RTI portal by 10th of Dec
Took assessment of network upgradation works planned by NIC JAMMU: Chief Secretary, AtalDullooSaturday while taking stock of the development of online RTI portal here in J&K impressed upon the concerned to make all efforts to dedicate this service to public by 10th of December this year. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Finance and […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Met forecasts wet weather in Valley Srinagar: Some places in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a spell of wet weather in the Valley amid an increase in the minimum temperature, officials said. The tourist resort town of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and the […]