Delhi airport sees flight cancellations, delays due to volcanic ash plumes impact
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) At least 7 international flights were cancelled and more than 10 overseas flights delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as ash plumes from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia impacted airlines’ operations. Air India has cancelled 13 flights since Monday. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the Hayli Gubbi […]
Cold wave grips Kashmir valley as night temperature slides further
Srinagar, Nov 25 (PTI) The cold wave in Kashmir intensified as the minimum temperature across the valley stayed several degrees below the freezing point, officials said here on Tuesday. Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was the second coldest night of this winter season, MET officials said. The city on […]
Police probe ‘tax evasion’ by two educational institutes in Baramulla
SRINAGAR, Nov 25 (PTI): Police have initiated a probe into the alleged tax evasion and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) irregularities by two educational institutions in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The authorities have also registered a case against another educational institution under the Unlawful activities Prevention Act (UAPA). “Baramulla […]
Crime Branch chargesheets four in Rs 1.66 Cr property scam
Srinagar, Nov 25: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in a fraud case involving a fake property transaction worth rupees 1.66 crore. As per a statement issued here, the accused have been identified […]
Fire destroys ATM, parked vehicle in Badamwari, Rainawari in old city
Srinagar, Nov 25: A fire incident was reported in Badamwari area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Tuesday morning after a J&K Bank ATM kiosk went up in flames. Reports said that upon noticing the flames, locals immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency Services, following which fire fighters reached the spot. In the rescue operation assisted […]
Winter break upto 8th class from Dec-01: Minister
Srinagar, Nov 24: The government Monday said that the winter vacations upto 8th standard will commence from December-01 for the winter zone of Kashmir division. It also said that the vacations for other classes’ upto 12th standard will be from the second week of December. Education Minister, Sakina Itoo said, “The proposal for winter vacation […]
No proposal to hike electricity tariff in JK: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Nov 24 (PTI) There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley. “No electricity hike is proposed, and I do […]
ED attaches property worth Rs 1 Cr in Jammu in money laundering case
Srinagar, Nov 24: Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to a statement issued here the agency said that the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, HP. The statement […]
Jammu & Kashmir Day inaugurated at IITF 2025, celebrating heritage, entrepreneurial spirit
NEW DELHI, NOV 24: The Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was abuzz with excitement as it celebrated Jammu & Kashmir Day in style. The event was graced by esteemed guests and featured captivating cultural performances that showcased the region’s rich heritage . The festivities at the Pavilion […]
PM Modi, HM Shah want J&K to become mineral state, says Union Minister Reddy
Jammu, Nov 24: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah want Jammu and Kashmir to become a “mineral state.” Talking to reporters on his arrival in Jammu for e-auction of Limestone mineral blocks in J&K, Reddy, said, “This limestone […]