Asthma affects up to 10% of Kashmir population: Doctors
Srinagar: Asthma, a chronic and potentially life-threatening respiratory condition, is impacting between 5 to 10 percent of the population in Kashmir, mirroring global trends, doctors have warned. They are urging the public to take early symptoms seriously and adopt preventive measures against the disease, which, along with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), has emerged as […]
Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath: Sonamarg sees dip in tourist footfall
Sonamarg: The persistent flow of tourists at Sonamarg, one of the most scenic hill stations in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, has declined following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, thereby casting a shadow over the region’s tourism sector. A deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, […]
ACB arrests Incharge PP, GMC Jammu and his driver for accepting bribe
Jammu: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Incharge Police Post, Government Medical College, Jammu and his driver for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 13,000. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely PSI Murtaza Rehman, […]
Sgr Police intensify searches at residences of terrorist aides
Srinagar: In its continuing persistent action against terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Srinagar Police on Saturday intensified searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure in the district. A spokesman in a […]
HC stays policeman’s deportation to Pakistan
Cop says he is born to serve J&K police and my country India Jammu: “I am born to serve the Jammu and Kashmir Police and my country, India,” 45-year-old policeman Iftkhar Ali said on Saturday, just days after he and his eight siblings narrowly escaped deportation to Pakistan – a fate averted only through the […]
Mehbooba lauds wife of navy officer killed in Pahalgam for communal harmony appeal
Srinagar: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday lauded Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal’s widow Himanshi for her appeal for communal harmony, saying the country should draw inspiration from her. Mentioning Himanshi Narwal’s “don’t want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris” comment, Mehbooba sought to corner National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah for his remarks […]
PC leader Sajad Lone calls for temporary pause on political infighting
Calls accusations between parties as ‘unwanted and undesirable’ Srinagar: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday called for a pause for political infighting among regional parties. Taking to X, Lone expressed concern over the “political mudslinging”, stating that while parties would have ample opportunities to engage in political discourse, the current situation demands restraint. […]
Border skirmishes continue in different sectors along LoC for 9th day
Jammu: The post-to-post small arms firing between India and Pakistani troops continued in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the ninth consecutive night, officials said on Saturday. However, there was no casualty in the border skirmishes initiated by Pakistan troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement. This was […]
CRPF trooper dismissed from service for concealing marriage to Pakistani national
Jammu, May 3: A paramilitary personnel of Central Reserve Police on Saturday was dismissed from his service after he had concealed his marriage to a Pakistani National. An official said that in a matter of serious concern constable Munir Ahmad of 41 BN of CRPF has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing […]
Omar Abdullah calls on PM Modi, discusses situation in J-K
New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed various issues, including last week’s terror attack in Pahalgam, officials said. The meeting at the prime minister’s residence lasted around 30 minutes, they said. This is the first meeting between the two leaders […]
