CS assesses efforts made for revival, restoration and conservation of heritage in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Culture Department to assess the measures taken for the revival, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of J&K’s heritage and unique architecture here. The meeting besides Principal Secretary, Culture Department was attended by Secretary, PWD; Commissioner, SMC/JMC; ED, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex; Director, Libraries; Secretary, Academy […]
CPI-M delegation visits Kashmir
Srinagar: A delegation of CPI(M) MPs led by party general secretary M A Baby has visited Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and met families affected by the Pakistani shelling. Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, the CPI(M) leader said the Central government needs to take the necessary steps to gain the confidence of the […]
Minor boy drowns in Srinagar’s Tailbal Nallah
Srinagar: A five-year-old boy died after slipping into a stream in the Tailbal area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the boy accidentally slipped into Tailbal Nallah on Wednesday afternoon. He said the boy was rescued by locals and shifted to SKIMS Soura in a critical condition, where he later succumbed. […]
Some Pvt schools still violate Govt norms by charging admission fee: FFRC
Srinagar: The Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) Wednesday said that some private schools were violating Jammu & Kashmir School education Act, 2002 by charging admission fee from the students. The FFRC further said that such schools were not providing proper receipt through methods other than the standard banking process to hide the illegal transaction […]
Police attaches property of notorious drug peddlers under NDPS
Srinagar:: In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police in Handwara attached property worth lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Acting in compliance with the stipulated legal provisions, Police attached an immovable property which includes a plot of land with raised plinth […]
Four people booked for reckless driving on Mughal road
Srinagar: Police in Shopian registered an FIR and seized a vehicle and booked four persons for serious traffic violations on the historic Mughal Road, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police has registered FIR No. 24/2025 under Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with a reckless driving […]
Man charred to death fighting forest fire in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: A 68-year-old man was burnt to death while trying to control a forest fire in Rajouri district, officials said on Wednesday. Abdul Aziz, a retired government teacher hailing from Panda Khetar village of Dalyote panchayat, voluntarily joined a team of forest officials to extinguish fire in Garn forest in Kalakote sub-division on Tuesday, the […]
Heat wave: Sgr sizzles at 33.5°C, Jmu records season’s hottest day at 44.4°C
North India experiences blistering heat Jammu/New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring significantly above normal, the Meteorological data revealed on Tuesday. The blistering conditions have disrupted daily life, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun exposure. As per officials, the record-breaking […]
Hajj-2025: First batch of 178 JK pilgrims to return on June 17
Srinagar: As the annual Hajj pilgrimage 2025 concludes, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir is all set to return on June 17, officials said. Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujhat Qureshi, said the initial flight will bring back 178 pilgrims, marking the beginning of the return phase for the 3,606 pilgrims […]
