KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Nowbugh-Chadoora Line will be observed due to which power supply to Sogam, Ranger, Ropora, Dawlatpora, Panzan, Lalgam, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Gadsathoo, Lalgam, Kathairgund and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 28 March 2026. Similarly, shutdown of […]
Naib Tehsildar held in Anantnag for accepting bribe
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said it has trapped and arrested a Naib Tehsildar posted in the Arwani area of Anantnag district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with a land inheritance mutation case. In a statement issued here, the ACB said that it received a written […]
Police arrests three gamblers in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora Tral arrested three gamblers and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that acting on a specific information regarding gambling activities at Tral, a police party raided the specific spot and arrested the three gamblers. They have been identified as Jalal-ud-Din Sheikh son of Abdul […]
World Tuberculosis Day: Awareness will be our most powerful medicine: LG Sinha
Says public health is our shared responsibility JAMMU: On World Tuberculosis Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that creating awareness about the disease will be our most powerful medicine. Addressing a gathering on the eve of the launch of ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan-100 Days campaign’, Sinha called upon the health department, district administrations and citizens […]
Chief Secretary assesses fuel stock position across J&K
Assures of adequate availability, directs strict action against hoarders JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the availability and distribution of petroleum products across the districts of the Union of J&K. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Deputy […]
About 87 per cent tribal welfare funds unutilised in FY 2025-26 in JK: Officials
Jammu: Nearly 87 per cent of the funds allocated for tribal welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir during the current financial year remain unutilised, officials in the Tribal Affairs Department said. According to the official figures, an amount of Rs 135.33 crore were released under various centrally sponsored and UT sector schemes for the welfare […]
Doodhpathri Throws Open Its Meadows to Tourists
Reopening follows LG’s push to revive destinations shut after Pahalgam attack Visitors, stakeholders welcome renewed access Srinagar: After months of winter silence and a prolonged spell of restricted access, the lush meadows of Dodhpathri have once again been opened to tourists, marking a renewed push to revive Kashmir’s tourism sector ahead of the spring […]
The missing hustle bustle
This Eid the markets wore a desolate look as shoppers remained away from the routine hustle and bustle that was otherwise witnessed during festivities. Though Kashmir has always remained aloof to the changing situation globally but this time around the markets reflected a different pattern. Market experts believe that a quiet transformation is reshaping festive […]
Message of Peace and Kindness
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat As I sat reflecting on the idea of happiness and what it truly means in our lives, an interesting thought came to my mind. This year, the International Day of Happiness and Eid were observed almost at the same time. This coincidence feels meaningful. Even though these occasions come from different backgrounds, […]