CRPF jawan among four dead in road crash in Udhampur
Jammu: Four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed and a woman injured when a bus hit a parked load carrier and a motorcycle in Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred near Jakhani-Chenani area on Jammu-Srinagar national highway around 11 am. The officials said the bus on its way to Jammu from […]
Assembly speaker convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget Session
Jammu: An all-parties meeting will be convened ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s Budget Session, scheduled to begin next month, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said on Tuesday, urging legislators to make effective use of the proceedings by raising public issues for redressal. The 27-day session will commence on February 2 with an address of […]
Trapped by snowfall, Surgeon rides excavator to reach Shopian hospital
Srinagar: Braving treacherous weather and waist-deep snow, a doctor posted in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday proved that a sense of duty can triumph over even nature’s harshest challenges as he reached his hospital atop an excavator to attend to patients. Dr. Basharat Pandit, a resident of south Kashmir’s Pulwama and currently staying in […]
Pak using terror as instrument of state policy: India
United Nations: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistan’s continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabad’s envoy for advancing a “false and self-serving” account of Operation Sindoor. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, […]
Pencil factory gutted in fire in Jammu; no casualties reported
Jammu: A pencil factory was gutted in a fire along the Jammu-Poonch national highway here on Tuesday, an official said. No casualties have been reported in the incident. The fire broke out at Talab Tillo around 4.05 pm, an official of the fire and emergency services said. He said a total of 10 fire tenders […]
1.61 crore tourists visited J-K last year despite Pahalgam terror attack, floods: LG Sinha

JAMMU: (Jan 26) Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1.61 crore tourist visits in 2025 up to November, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday, commending government efforts to revive tourism after the Pahalgam terror attack in April and floods in August-September. He said Jammu and Kashmir is among the fastest-growing regions in the country, with its […]
Pahalgam terror attack victim among 56 awarded by J-K govt
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has awarded 56 individuals, including Adil Hussain Shah who lost his life while trying to save tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, officials said on Sunday. The recipients come from various backgrounds and have been honoured for their significant contributions in different fields, […]
India showcases ‘Sindoor’ valour and cultural hues at 77th R-Day celebrations

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its cultural diversity, economic growth, and military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula […]
Ladakh LG highlights patriotism of locals, charts path for Ladakh’s Inclusive growth
Leh, Jan 26 (PTI) Lauding the patriotism of Ladakhis, Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday outlined his vision for inclusive and sustainable development, with modernity and creating opportunities for youth, women, and border communities. Addressing the main 77th Republic Day function here, he said the Centre’s special focus on border regions is leading to significant […]
Western disturbance likely to bring rain, snow in J-K

Srinagar, Jan 26 (PTI) Kashmir is bracing for a fresh wet spell as a western disturbance is expected to affect the valley starting Monday evening, officials said. The Meteorological department has predicted generally cloudy weather till evening of January 26. Thereafter, light to moderate rain or snow is likely at most places. There is also […]