Three found dead in hotel room at Bhaderwah, police says case of ‘Asphyxiation’
Jammu, Jan 2: Three people were found dead inside a room in a hotel in Bhadarwah area of Doda district, officials said on Thursday. SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta said that the preliminary inquiry suggest it as a case of “asphyxiation”. Giving details as regards the recovery of the bodies, the SSP said that police received […]
NC running visionless, directionless government in JK: BJP
JAMMU, Jan 2 (PTI): The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit hit out at the National Conference for running a “visionless and directionless government” in the Union Territory, accusing it of failing to address critical public issues such as water, electricity and jobs shortages, tourism, and key development projects. The saffron party expressed confidence in its […]
Terror strikes New Orleans: 15 Killed in French Quarter rampage
HOUSTON, Jan 2 (PTI): New Orleans rang in the new year with a tragedy as a man drove a pickup truck into crowds of revellers early Wednesday, killing 15 and injuring dozens more in a horrifying attack near the iconic Bourbon Street. Authorities are now investigating potential ties between the suspect, a 42-year-old Army veteran […]
Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan to launch book documenting story of J-K, Ladakh
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Union ministers Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan will on Thursday launch a book titled “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages”, according to education ministry officials. “The book attempts to document the story of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh from a perspective and format that enables an overview for both […]
18 protesters detained in stir against Katra ropeway released
Jammu, Jan 1 (PTI) Eighteen people detained by the police during protests against the ropeway project in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, were released, sparking overnight celebrations in the holy town. The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the release of the detainees on Tuesday night and constituted a four-member committee […]
Western disturbance set to bring fresh snowfall in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Cold conditions have tightened their grip on Kashmir, with the valley bracing for fresh spells of snowfall as two back-to-back western disturbances are likely to affect the region starting Wednesday, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, a feeble western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from January 1-2, […]
ATF price cut by 1.5 pc, commercial LPG rates down Rs 14.5 per cylinder
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5 per cent and rates of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices. The aviation turbine fuel […]
BSF troopers open fire after noticing suspicious movement in RS Pura
Jammu, Jan 1: Alert Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire at suspicious movement from Pakistan in the RS Pura sector on the midnight of New Year. Sources said that late-night alert troops of BSF in RS Pura sector opened fire after noticing some suspicious movement from Pakistan side. Adding that, over a dozen rounds […]
JK holds first assembly polls since Article 370 repeal, gets elected govt after six years in 2024
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir got an elected government after six years in 2024 but statehood remained elusive as a hybrid model of governance kept hampering full restoration of democratic rule. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir — held after a gap of 10 years — had many firsts associated with them. […]
Markets trade lower in first session of 2025 on unabated foreign fund outflows
Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early trade on Wednesday, the first session of 2025, as unabated foreign fund outflows continued to dent investor sentiments. Investors also remained cautious ahead of the start of earnings season next week. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 171.81 points to 77,967.20 even […]
