Azad calls for unified political approach on restoration of statehood to J-K

JAMMU, July 26 (PTI) Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad called for a unified political approach on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, saying the delay could be due to mistakes that took place here. Azad also expressed concern over the state of development in J-K, saying while Central projects were […]
500 grams of heroin recovered from border village in Samba

SAMBA/JAMMU, Jul 26 (PTI): Police on Saturday recovered about 500 grams of heroin from a village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said. The recovery was made by the Special Operations Group of local police from Chillyari village in the early hours of the day, they said. A local villager […]
LG, Deputy Chief of Army Staff discuss security scenario in JK
Srinagar: Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai called on Jammu and Kashmir Lt Gov Manoj Sinha here on Friday. They discussed the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said. “Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Director General Military Operations, called on Lieutenant Governor […]
CM chairs 22nd Board Meeting of B&CWWB
Calls for increasing coverage, socio-economic well-being of workers SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired the 22nd meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) here at the Civil Secretariat. The aim of the meeting was to comprehensively review the implementation of various welfare measures and approve key initiatives […]
Kashmir towns turning into ‘Heat Islands’ amid persistent humidity
Unplanned construction, vanishing green spaces behind rising temperatures, warn SKUAST-K experts By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir is experiencing an alarming rise in urban heat island (UHI) effects as persistent humidity and soaring temperatures grip the Valley. Srinagar tops the list, with towns like Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Kupwara also facing unusual warmth […]
No one can deny medical care to patients: Health Minister
Those who were behind stopping healthcare facilities’ will face punishment Srinagar: Taking strong note of the ongoing doctors’ strike at SMHS Hospital, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, on Friday said that doctors responsible for denying patients access to medical care will face the harshest punishment under the law. Itoo while referring to […]
CM calls for investigation into drug-peddler’s killing in crossfire with police
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for an investigation into the killing of an alleged drug-peddler in Jammu city and said that use of force by police has to be calibrated and not “indiscriminate”. He said that Jammu and Kashmir has paid a heavy price in the past due to such incidents. In […]
Kashmir craft dealers asked to remove machine-made items within 7 days
Violators will face blacklisting, deregistration SRINAGAR: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir Friday issued a Notice giving Kashmir handicraft dealers a seven-day ultimatum to remove all machine-made products, largely imports from Turkey and Iran, from their Showrooms, failing which, the department warned, they will be blacklisted and deregistered for unfair trade practice under the […]
Strike by doctors at SMHS ‘unjustified, unacceptable’: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar: Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday condemned the strike by doctors at SMHS hospital, stating that such actions by which poor patients are made to suffer and move from pillar to post for no fault is “unacceptable” and “not tolerable” at all. Speaking to media persons at SMHS hospital, Sakina Itoo, described the incident as […]
Humidity is making things worse

The past two months have been quite uneasy for the residents of Kashmir Valley who are not used to witness soaring temperatures. The temperature has witnessed an upward trend in the otherwise cool place like Kashmir and the phenomenon is hurting every sector. Ironically, Kashmir known for its cool and pleasing summers is now facing […]