MeT predicts cooler, cloudy day today in Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 9: A cooler day has been forecasted with possibility of light rain at scattered places in Kashmir Valley while weather is likely to remain mainly clear in Jammu. While the weatherman said no major rain was expected till April 20, it forecasted light rain spell during Tuesday to Thursday. “Today weather will remain […]
India reports 1,150 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) India reported a single-day rise of 1,150 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally in the country to 4,30,34,217, while the count of active cases fell to 11,365, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,21,656 with 83 daily fatalities […]
LeT Commander Nisar Dar killed in Anantnag gunfight, two soldiers injured in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar, Apr 09: A Lashkar-i-Toiba commander was killed in an encounter at Sirhama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar said that LeT commander Nisar Ahmad Dar resident of Redwani Bala Kulgam has been killed in Sirhama. The top cop further said that he was involved in several […]
Gunfight starts in Kulgam in south Kashmir

Kulgam, Apr 09: An encounter broke out between forces and militants in Chaki Samad area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’ Kulgam on Saturday early morning, police said. Police in a tweet informed that the gunfight has started in ChakiSamad area this morning, saying that the police and security forces are on the job. “#Encounter […]
Gunfight breaks out in Bijbhera, Anantnag, Internet snapped

Srinagar, Apr 9: An encounter is raging between militants and Security forces in Srihama Srigufwara area of Bijbhera in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army’s 03RR launched a cordon and search operation in Srihama Srigufwara. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected […]
Lt Guv lays foundation stone for various Smart City projects in Srinagar
New projects to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve city services
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday laid foundation stone for various Smart City projects in Srinagar. The Lt Governor said that the new projects, once completed will strengthen urban infrastructure, improve city services, public aesthetics, ease of living, and will provide a clean and sustainable environment for the citizens. Srinagar smart city project has been […]
2022 to be the year of academic excellence: Kansal
Says NEP to be implemented, NAAC accreditation to be ensured
SRINAGAR: The Higher education department should strive to make the current year the year of academic excellence. This was stated by the Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal while chairing a review meeting with principals of Degree Colleges of Kashmir division at Government College for Women, M A road, Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, […]
CS reviews implementation of Bharat Net in JK
Says internet connectivity extended to schools, hospitals, CSCs
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Friday chaired a meeting to review progress on implementation of Bharat Net scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. While chairing the meeting, CS directed the officers to expedite the process for implementation of Bharat Net scheme in the UT so that all the Gram Panchayats are provided broadband connectivity […]
NC Minority cell chief resigns
Jammu: In a setback to the National Conference, its minority cell president M K Yogi on Friday resigned to protest against the party leadership’s alleged failure to recognise the work of ground activists in Jammu and Kashmir. Dozens of top leaders including lawmakers have left the party in the past six months over various issues. […]
Three protestors knocked down by truck in Udhampur
Three more killed in separate road mishap
Jammu: Three people, who were among those holding a protest demanding repair of drinking water supply pipes, were killed after a truck accidentally knocked them down in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Friday, officials said. Meanwhile, three more people dies in another road mishap at Garani area of Udhampur. An official said that a […]