Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens amid improved weather conditions
Banihal (Jammu), Mar 1 (PTI) The strategic 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been reopened for light motor vehicles after road restoration work was carried out on Saturday, officials said. The arterial road — the only all-weather road linking Kashmir to the rest of the country — was closed on Thursday evening following heavy snowfall and […]
Controversy over Art 370 resolution: Amid BJP’s demand of disallowing unconstitutional activity, NC says speaker’s call to decide
Srinagar, Mar 1: Amid BJP’s demand for disallowing unconstitutional, anti- national and undemocratic resolutions and bills in the House, National Conference on Saturday said that the Speaker would decide on business of the House and they(BJP) are just making such statements for scoring brownie points. To a question that BJP has urged the Speaker that […]
JK Govt tightens noose on illegal mining, initiate’s stern action to curb the menace
Jammu, Mar 1: In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect. The order, issued by the Mining Department […]
Bodies of two accident victims retrieved from river in Poonch
JAMMU, Mar 1 (PTI): Two bodies of accident victims were fished out from a river in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said, as the search for a minor boy continued for the third day on Saturday. The trio were reported missing on Thursday evening when a cab carrying 10 persons skidded off the […]
NC says it’s ready with Plan B and C if statehood is not restored
Srinagar, Mar 1: National Conference (NC) on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of playing games “collectively “and trying to sabotage the issues which touch the skin of a common man. NC Chief Spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq while talking to reporters here said, the party has kept plan B and […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Ramadan arrangements, directs officers to ensure seamless facilities
Srinagar, Mar 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements made for the holy month of Ramadan, which commences tomorrow. The Chief Minister emphasized that people rightfully expect their elected government to take all necessary measures to ensure they do not face any inconvenience during this sacred month. “As […]
Trump expected to sign order designating English as official language of US
Washington, Mar 1 (AP) President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in language other than […]
India now emerging as factory of world: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his “vocal for local” campaign is bearing fruits as Indian products are going global and making their presence felt across the world. Speaking at the NXT conclave where the ‘NewsX World’ channel was launched, Modi said the world used to look at […]
Jammu-Srinagar Highway remains closed, restoration work underway
Srinagar, Mar 1: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW) remains closed due to ongoing restoration work, and commuters have been advised to avoid travel until the road is fully restored, police authorities said Saturday. Authorities have also confirmed that several other key roads, including the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road, Bhaderwah-Chamba Road, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Road, are […]
Ramadan moon not sighted in J&K, 1st day of fasting on Sunday: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Grand Mufti, Nasir-ul-Islam Friday said that the cresent moon has not been sighted, thus, the first day of Ramadan will be on Sunday (March 02). The Grand Mufti said that no witnesses or evidences were received from anywhere about the sighting of Ramadan moon today. “Therefore, the first day […]
