Cold conditions continue across JK, Pulwama remains coldest
Srinagar, Jan 13: Severe cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday as minimum temperatures dipped well below freezing at most places in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region, while parts of Jammu recorded near-zero temperatures, officials said. In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, […]
Lt Guv greets people on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti
JAMMU, JAN 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, which fall on January 13th and Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14th. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, I extend my warm greetings […]
Assembly Speaker issues Provisional Calendar for Budget Session starting Feb 2
Jammu, Jan 12: The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Monday issued the provisional calendar for the upcoming Budget Session of the House. The session is scheduled to commence on Monday, February 2, 2026. According to an official communication, the fifth session of the Assembly will span from February […]
Night travel banned on Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 after breakdowns cause gridlock, say officials
Srinagar, Jan 12 (KNS): The Traffic Department has issued a comprehensive advisory for commuters on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the primary surface link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. A senior traffic officer said that slow traffic movement was observed on the highway over the past 24 hours. He stated the […]
Major Decisions in Next Budget, says CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Jan 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said major policy and financial decisions for the Union Territory will be reflected in next year’s Budget, dismissing allegations of discrimination against Jammu over the proposed National Law University (NLU). Addressing reporters after a review meeting of Jammu district, CM said January and February are not […]
Class 10 results ready, await JKBOSE Chairman’s appointment: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Jan 12: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the Class 10 examination results for the winter zone of Kashmir are ready and will be declared on time, with the only delay being the pending appointment of the Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Responding to […]
Vehicular traffic restored on Mughal Road after week-long closure due to snowfall
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 12 (PTI): The historic Mughal Road, connecting Rajouri and Poonch districts with the Kashmir Valley, was reopened for normal traffic on Monday after remaining closed for a week due to heavy snowfall, officials said. They said the road was initially reopened partially on Sunday night, allowing only those vehicles which were stranded on […]
Air India flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (PTI): An Air India flight from the national capital to Vijayawada was diverted to Jaipur due to a medical emergency on Monday morning, according to a source. The source said an elderly passenger became unwell onboard the flight AI2517 following which the flight was diverted to Jaipur where the passenger was […]
Night temperatures rise in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 12 (PTI) Kashmir received some respite from intense cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures rose by a couple of degrees, even as they remained below the freezing point, officials said on Monday. The sub-zero temperatures and clear skies resulted in freezing of parts of the Dal Lake and other water bodies in the […]
No country more essential than India: US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor
New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) No country is as essential as India for Washington and both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Monday. Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences in the end, he said in his arrival speech while referring to the […]