Budgam man killed in road mishap at Soibugh central Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 6: A motorcyclist was killed on Friday morning after the bike he was riding went out of control and collided with an electric pole near Soibugh, Budgam, officials said. An official said that the accident claimed the life of a man who was the sole breadwinner of his family and father of four […]
Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, Yousmarg closed since last spring due to security concerns: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that three prominent tourist destinations — Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan and Yousmarg — have remained closed for tourist activities for the last about nine months due to security-related considerations. In a written reply to a query by Legislator Saif ud Din Bhat, the […]
Iran, US set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Muscat (Oman), Feb 6 (AP) Iran and the United States stood poised on Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear programme after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkiye. The two countries have returned to Oman, a sultanate on the eastern […]
18 dead, several others feared trapped after illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya; probe ordered
SHILLONG, Feb 6 (PTI): At least 18 miners were killed in a blast, and several others feared trapped in an illegal coal mining site in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, prompting the government to order an investigation, officials said. Rescue teams have been engaged in search operations, Director General of Police I Nongrang […]
Lt Guv attends Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar
HARIDWAR/ UTTARAKHAND, FEB 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The Spiritual, Cultural, and Sadguru Memorial Celebration was held under the guidance of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke […]
Govt examining proposal to develop new tourism areas in Ramban: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, FEB 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government is examining a proposal for development of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including several locations in Ramban district. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA Banihal-Gool in the Legislative Assembly. He informed that the proposal under consideration […]
Over 2 lakh dog bite cases reported in J-K in 2024–25; Jammu district tops list
Jammu, Feb 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that more than two lakh dog bite cases were reported across the Union Territory in 2024 and 2025, with the Jammu district recording the highest number of over 1.26 lakh incidents. This was revealed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by Minister for […]
Zojila Tunnel achieves 59% progress, completion expected by 2027–28: Economic Survey
Srinagar, Feb 5: Stating that the 13.15-km Zojila Tunnel has achieved around 59 percent physical progress and is expected to be completed by 2027–28, the Economic Survey Report 2025–26 revealed that Jammu and Kashmir’s major tunnel projects aimed at improving all-weather road connectivity are making steady headway. The report said the tunnel projects are being […]
Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks on President’s address without PM’s response
NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address without the customary reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid vociferous protests by the opposition. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla put the opposition amendments to the Motion of Thanks to vote, which were rejected. The Speaker […]
Process to fill over 2,400 vacancies in health department started: Govt
Jammu, Feb 5: Acknowledging an acute shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in rural and remote areas, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday said it has initiated the process to fill over 2,400 vacancies in the health department. In a written reply to a question by Congress leader G A Mir in the assembly, […]