Mughal road re-opens for one-way traffic
Srinagar: After remaining closed for four months, the historic Mughal road was opened for one-way traffic on Saturday. Reports said that, first fleet of seven vehicles was allowed to move towards Kashmir valley from Bafliaz area of Poonch. Pertinently, the road was closed for traffic four months back.
Editorial: Speeding up development
Srinagar: The importance of Srinagar city cannot be ignored. The city is important as it has its own historic and economic background that has ensured our interactions with ancient civilizations. The Srinagar city is of utmost importance in today’s world as the city witnesses a maximum number of footfall during the entire year. From tourism […]
Stephen Hawking funeral takes place in Cambridge
London:The funeral of legendary British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was held today in a private ceremony attended by around 500 people comprising family, friends and colleagues, at a church near the Cambridge University college that was his academic home for more than 50 years. One of the world’s best known scientists and author of ‘A […]
Pak arrests 52 Indian fishermen
Karachi: Pakistani authorities have arrested 52 Indian fishermen for allegedly straying into the country’s territorial waters, an official said today. The latest batch of Indian fishermen was arrested on Thursday night by the Pakistan Maritime Security Forces, he said. Eight fishing boats were also seized. A judicial magistrate sent the 52 Indian fishermen to judicial […]
Militants fire at army vehicle in Shopian
Srinagar: Militants on Saturday evening attacked an army vehicle in Shopian districtin south Kashmir. According to sources, militants fired many shots at a bullet proof (BP) army vehicle in Nullay Poshwari village of Shopian, however there was no loss of life or injury. Reports said that the army vehicle was returning after winding up a […]
Woman held with illicit liquor
Jammu: A woman was arrested and illicit liquor seized from her in Udhampur district, police said. Based on an information, police intercepted a woman and during search seized 126 pouches of illicit liquor from her in the Ramnagar belt of the district, they said. She was arrested and a case was registered against her, they […]
Ladakh bags ‘best adventure tourism destination’ award
Srinagar: Ladakh has bagged “best Adventure Tourism Destination” award at the Outlook Traveller Awards 2018 (OLT Awards) function held in New Delhi. Director Tourism Kashmir Mahmood A Shah said the trekking activities like Chadar trek on the frozen Zanskar River, hiking to Stok Kangri (6121 m) and Nun and Kun Peaks (7135 m), besides biking […]
Committed for ‘honourable’ return of Kashmiri Pandits: CM
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Shun hostility, give peace a chance: NC to India and Pakistan
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Saturday asked both India and Pakistan to shun their differences and initiate result oriented talks on Kashmir. Addressing a one day convention of Block Habba Kadal, Sagar rued the non seriousness exhibited by BJP led government at the centre. “In spite of having a clear […]