Tourism Deptt in Kashmir nominates officers for assistance of tourists
SRINAGAR, DEC 31: In order to ensure seamless assistance and support to tourists visiting Kashmir during the ensuing winter season, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir today nominated officers and officials as Nodal Officers for various areas. The officers shall coordinate and oversee the efforts to ensure hassle free movement and stay of tourists and to […]
Bahu Fort Aquarium cum Oceanarium to become prime tourist attraction in Jammu: Minister
JAMMU, DEC 31: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar today remarked that Bahu Fort Aquarium Cum Oceanarium will become prime tourist attraction in Jammu region in coming days. These remarks were made by the Minister during his visit to Aquarium Cum Awareness Centre, Bahu Fort to take stock of […]
Kashmiri Pandits integral part of our culture: Deputy CM
JAMMU, DEC 31: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. The Deputy CM made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti […]
75 terrorists killed during 2024 in JK
Jammu, Dec 31 (PTI): As many as 75 terrorists, mostly foreigners, were killed by the security forces in different operations this year across Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu local businesses Official sources said in different counter-insurgency operations, the security forces in the outgoing year have eliminated 75 terrorists, including 45 Pakistanis. “The local recruitment of terrorists in […]
Cyber cell of police solves financial frauds in Ganderbal
Srinagar, Dec 31: The Cyber Cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal district has successfully resolved financial fraud cases amounting to Rs 17 lakh and recovered 87 missing smartphones over the past nine months, officials said on Tuesday. Since its inception in March 2024, the Cyber Cell Ganderbal has recovered 87 mobile phones, which […]
Burglary case solved, accused held: Police
SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Police on Tuesday said that it has swiftly solved a theft case within hours, arrested the accused and recovered stolen property in Budgam district. A police spokesman said that on December 29, Police Post Mouchewa received a written complaint from the Imam of Jamia Masjid Gopalpora Chadoora, Mohammad Ashraf Naik a resident […]
2024: Year of paper leaks, test cancellations, widespread protests and exam reforms
New Delhi, Dec 31 (PTI) A series of paper leaks in recruitment and entrance tests, cancellation of exams and widespread protests – the year 2024 saw the integrity of several exams being compromised raising concerns about the process while the government notified a stringent law that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. […]
Police attaches properties of two cross-border terror handlers in Rajouri
JAMMU, Dec 31 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police has attached Rajouri-based properties of two absconding terror handlers currently operating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), officials said on Tuesday. The attached land, measuring 6 kanals and 18 marlas, belongs to Ishtiaq Ahmed of Bhattian village in Tehsil Thanamandi, and Zahid Ali Khan of the […]
Gulmarg shivers at -11°C, Srinagar records a low of minus 3.5°C
Srinagar, Dec 31: Severe cold wave continues to grip Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, with temperatures dipping to sub-Zero, while Srinagar recorded minus 3.5°C and Gulmarg froze at -11°C. A meteorological department official said that, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -3.5°C, while Qazigund registered -7.5°C, and Pahalgam plunged to -8.4°C. Kupwara was relatively warmer at […]
Congress seeks meeting with L-G to discuss Katra shutdown, detentions
Jammu, Dec 31 (PTI) Expressing concern over the “inhumane treatment” of detained leaders spearheading the agitation against the proposed ropeway in Katra, the Congress sought a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to discuss the situation. The shutdown against the proposed ropeway in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district entered its sixth […]
