Fuel prices can be a concern
The Middle East crisis is showing no signs of any decline. The further escalation of tensions has jolted global oil markets, sparking concerns over a possible fuel crisis in countries and regions that are mostly dependent on their oil supplies from the gulf region. While crude prices have surged amid fears of supply disruptions through […]
Spring Season brings freshness and life
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Spring season is known for its beauty. It is one of the most pleasant and attractive seasons of the year. The season comes with happiness and its presence can be clearly seen in the plants and trees. After the cold and dull winter season, the arrival of spring season brings freshness and […]
Holy Ramadan: Recalibrating Body, Mind and the Modern Way of Life
Mohammad Hanief As the holy month of Ramadan begins, millions of people across the world enter a period of disciplined fasting, spiritual reflection, and moral introspection. From dawn to dusk, food and drink are set aside—not as an act of deprivation, but as a conscious exercise in restraint. While the spiritual essence of Ramadan remains […]
CM Abdullah expresses concern over attack on Iranian warship
Farooq flays US-Israel strikes on Iran Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed concern over the reported sinking of an Iranian warship, saying the vessel and its crew were guests of India for a multilateral naval exercise. This comes after a major escalation in West Asia after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an […]
Javed Rana reviews functioning of Tribal Hostels in Jammu Division
Stresses improved facilities, quality nutrition, expedited construction JAMMU: Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of tribal hostels across the Jammu division, with a focus on improving living facilities, strengthening nutritional standards, ensuring quality education and expediting the construction of new hostel infrastructure for tribal […]
Job fraudster evading arrest nabbed by crime branch from Haryana
Srinagar: A special team of the Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has arrested a habitual fraudster from Faridabad, Haryana, who had been evading law enforcement for months after allegedly duping youth from Srinagar with false promises of overseas employment, particularly in Armenia. A spokesperson of the organisation said a special team of SCW, […]
Police seizes 12 vehicles for illegal extraction, transportation of minerals
Srinagar: Police seized 12 vehicles in Shopian, Ganderbal and Baramulla for being involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Thursday. In Shopian, during routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Keegam intercepted three tractors engaged in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard FIR No. 27/2026 under […]
Wopzan Anantnag residents face acute drinking water shortage, residents seek probe
Anantnag: The residents of the Eidgah locality in Wopzan village of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have been facing an acute shortage of drinking water for the past nearly three months, leaving around 25 households struggling to meet their daily water needs. The affected residents said the prolonged disruption in the water supply has […]
Div Com Reviews Projects for Traffic Management and Road safety in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review finalization of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for parking sites, roads and bridges, besides identifying black spots to ensure smooth traffic movement and decongestion of Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), […]
MLA Bandipora reviews progress of works under CDF
BANDIPORA: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bandipora, Nizam Ud Din Bhat Thursday reviewed the progress and status of works being executed under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Assembly Constituency Bandipora during a meeting held at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora. During the meeting, the MLA took a detailed review of the status of works, including […]