R R Swain takes over as 17th DGP of JK

Srinagar: R.R Swain took over as 17th Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir at a function held at PHQ Srinagar, Tuesday afternoon, an official spokesman said Tuesday. On his arrival R.R Swain was received by senior officers and was presented guard of honour in the PHQ lawns. He also inspected the guard of honour, […]

President Murmu, hails ‘multifaceted development’ in Ladakh UT

Says democracy strengthened at grassroots level by Kargil and Leh Hill Councils

Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu commended Ladakh as the cornerstone of the nation, and praised both the local administration and its people for their joint efforts in fostering peace and fostering multifaceted development. The President, along with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd) and Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, was […]

UT Foundation Day Celebrations: Lal Chowk wears festive look as music mesmerizes locals, tourists

Srinagar: Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk wore a festive look on Tuesday evening as a series of events were organized as part of the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory Foundation Day. The people from different walks of life including the locals as well as tourists gathered at newly refurbished Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), setting the stage […]

Cop shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla village

Baramulla: A policeman was shot dead by terrorists in Tangmarg village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla this evening, officials said. An official said that the cop, identified as Ghulam Mohammed Dar of Wailoo village, was shot near his residence. He said that soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby health facility, where he […]

Six killed 8 injured in Karnah road mishap

Kupwara: At least six persons died while eight others were injured after a vehicle fell in a gorge at Nawagabra area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official said that the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, resulting in the the death of six people. He said […]

Govt orders change in school timings across Kashmir

Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday ordered change in school timing in all government and private schools from November-01. DSEK in a communique has said that schools falling within Srinagar municipality limits shall function from 10AM to 3PM. However, the department has also ordered that the schools falling outside municipality limits of […]