Man dies of suffocation after fire engulfs house in Baramulla
Baramulla: A disabled man died due to suffocation after fire engulfed his house here in North Kashmir on Friday. Officials said that the fire gutted double storied house, which claimed the life of a 31-year old Zubair Siraj, son of Mohammed Siraj, having disability. He was trapped in the attic portion of the house. Locals […]
CM reviews functioning of Raabita office
SRINAGAR, FEB 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the CM’s Public Services and Outreach Office, Raabita, in Srinagar to assess its functioning and strengthen its role in addressing public grievances effectively. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed that Raabita Nodal Officers be designated at the district level to ensure […]
PM Modi cautions against attempts to discriminate on basis of language
NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned against attempts to discriminate on the basis of language, asserting that there has never been any animosity among Indian languages and each has enriched the other. Addressing the inaugural function of the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (ABMSS) here, Modi hailed Marathi […]
Dowry demand not needed to invoke cruelty charge against husbands: SC
NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (PTI): The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale on December 12, 2024 said […]
First budget can’t address all public issues: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Feb 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that all public issues cannot be resolved in the first Budget in Jammu and Kashmir, but would be a good start to lay the foundation for the next five years. Speaking with reporters, Omar Abdullah said that he knows people have expectations and the government […]
Needed leaders in every field who understand international mindset with Indian mind: PM
NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the country needs leaders in different fields whose approach is global but mindset is Indian. “We need people who move forward understanding international mindset with an Indian mind,” he said at the School of Ultimate Leadership conclave here. Pitching for leaders in […]
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir valley, temperature drops
SRINAGAR, Feb 21 (PTI): Several places in Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday while the plains received intermittent rains, officials said here. The famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said. They said snowfall was also recorded in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Banihal, Sadhna Pass, and Machil in Kupwara, […]
India-Pakistan armies to hold flag meet at Poonch LoC amid border tension
Srinagar, Feb 21: Amid the sporadic border incidents, the armies of India and Pakistan are set to hold a flag meeting at the Line of Control (LoC) crossing point in Chakan Da Bagh in Poonch district today, officials said. Official sources said that senior officers from both sides will be part of the flag meeting. […]
Historic Achabal spring rejuvenates, returns to its original state
Srinagar, Feb 21: The historic Achabal garden spring, which had dried up for the first time in history, has rejuvenated as it has returned to its original state again. Eyewitnesses said that the water flow has been restored to its former state. “It is heartening to see the spring replenished. I believe it is due […]
Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, SSG, Mughal, Sinthan, Bhaderwah-Chamba roads remain closed
Srinagar, Feb 21: Traffic movement has been restored on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Friday morning. An official said that traffic movement has been restored on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, with passenger vehicles plying from both sides, while heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will be allowed shortly. Commuters have been advised to follow lane discipline, warning […]
