Special Bus service commences from Lal Chowk to Hazratbal Dargah via Brien Ishber Nishat
SRINAGAR, NOV 11: In a bid to improve public transport connectivity in J&K and acting promptly on the announcement made by the Minister for Transport Satish Sharma, the JKRTC commenced bus service from Lal Chowk to Hazratbal Dargah via Brien Ishber Nishat Foreshore Road and vice-versa. This emphasised the government’s commitment to improve public transport […]
Terror attacks rocked 8 of 10 Jammu districts in 2024
Jammu, Nov 11 (PTI) After carrying out deadly attacks in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch over the past three years, terror activities spread to six other districts in the Jammu region this year, killing 44 persons, including 18 security personnel and 13 terrorists, security officials said on Monday. Though the Pir Panjal […]
CPI(M) holds protest to demand restoration of JK’s statehood, Darbar Move
Jammu, Nov 11 (PTI) The CPI(M) on Monday held a protest demonstration in Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, demanding the restoration of the Darbar Move and statehood. The Darbar Move is the biannual shift of the state secretariat and other government offices from the summer capital Srinagar to the winter capital Jammu. […]
Drug peddler held in Gulmarg, Baramulla; Police
Srinagar, Nov 11: Police arrested a drug peddler in Gulmarg, Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at GEP Gulmarg, intercepted one person who was identified as Fazil Beigh son of Parvaiz Beigh resident of Lateefabad Kandi. During search […]
Omar makes first visit to Civil Secretariat Jammu as Chief Minister
Jammu, Nov 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made his inaugural visit to the Civil Secretariat Jammu on Monday. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by legislators, leaders, and officials, setting a positive tone for his interaction with key stakeholders from the Jammu region. During his visit, Omar Abdullah engaged in productive discussions with ministers, legislators, […]
Some people trying to divide society; India’s unity key to make it a developed nation: PM Modi
Ahmedabad, Nov 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said some people were trying to divide the society for their vested interests and need to be defeated, and stressed on the need for unity and integrity to make India a developed nation by 2047. He was virtually addressing a gathering of devotees at Vadtal […]
Gurez higher reaches receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Nov 11: Under the influence of fresh Western Disturbance, upper reaches in Gurez Monday experienced fresh snowfall, bringing an end to the prolonged dry spell. An official said that upper reaches including Kilshay Top, Tulail, and nearby villages experienced fresh snowfall. He said that a weak Western Disturbance is impacting Jammu and Kashmir, and […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st CJI
NEW DELHI, Nov 11 (PTI): Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Khanna took the oath in English in the name of god. Born on May […]
CM ‘forced’ to take road trip to Jammu as all flights to the destination cancelled for second day today
Jammu, Nov 11: Low visibility in Jammu and adjoining areas on Monday led to the cancellation of flights, which also forced the chief minister Omar Abdullah to take road trip to the winter capital. An official said that all evening flights towards Jammu airport were cancelled on Sunday, while both arrivals and departures have been […]
Three family members charred to death in midnight blaze in Kishtwar
Jammu, Nov 11: In a tragic incident, a mother and her two children were killed in a midnight blaze in Badhat Drabshalla area of Kishtwar. Officials said that fire broke out late night in the house of Khurshid Ahmad in Jashar hamlet of Badhat. As the fire erupted from one of the rooms, the mother […]