Border village mourns soldier killed in Nagaland terror attack
Mendhar/Jammu: Havildar Mohammad Iqbal, who was posted in Nagaland, had promised to return home for the grass-cutting season in September to the border hamlet of Kallar in Poonch district. His death in a terrorist attack has shattered the promise, with those awaiting his homecoming now preparing for his final journey. Iqbal died in a suspected […]
Lightning strike kills over 50 livestock in Poonch
Jammu: More than 50 domestic animals were killed after a lightning strike hit the upper reaches of Surankote in Poonch district early Tuesday, officials said. The lightning struck a herd of livestock owned by Shokat Hussain at Ranjati Dhok, resulting in the death of 50 sheep and goats, one buffalo, and one cow, the officials […]
12 years after devastating 2014 floods, Lelhara bridge reopens, bringing relief to thousands
Pulwama : After a wait of nearly 12 years, residents of Lelhara and adjoining areas in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have finally heaved a sigh of relief as the Lelhara bridge, which was completely washed away in the devastating 2014 floods, has been reconstructed and reopened, restoring a crucial road link between […]
FDA intensifies Food Safety checks in Tourist areas
44 Food Samples collected from Srinagar and Gulmarg SRINAGAR: The Food Safety Wing of the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, has intensified food safety inspections across the Union Territory, particularly in tourist areas, to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic and quality food products for consumers. During a special inspection drive conducted in Srinagar […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Badampora-Dab Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Dab, Batpora, Rabitar and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 16 & 20 July 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh-Qaimoh line will be observed […]
Dy CM condoles demise of Dr. Mustafa Kamal
Lauds his invaluable contribution SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Dr. Mustafa Kamal, describing him as a seasoned political leader and a compassionate public figure. He said that the late leader was a committed social worker whose invaluable contributions to public welfare and the political […]
Sakeena Itoo expresses profound grief over demise of two Lecturers
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of two lecturers of the School Education Department who lost their lives in a road accident at Magam. The deceased, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Lecturer in Physics, and Shabir Ahmad Dar, […]
Forest Dept bans camping, off-roading at four tourist spots in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has imposed an immediate ban on camping, tent pitching, off-road driving and bonfires at four major tourist destinations in Kashmir. An official said the restrictions have been put in place at Doodhpathri, Yousmarg, Tosamaidan and Hajjin-Brenwar in a bid to protect the fragile forest ecosystem and promote sustainable […]
MeT predicts heavy rains in JK from July 18
Issues flash flood advisory Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a significant change in weather across Jammu and Kashmir from July 18, with chances of heavy rain and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Until July 17, the weather is likely to remain generally hot and humid with scattered places witnessing brief spells of rain […]
Speaker reviews HDF, RKS fund utilization for strengthening healthcare services in Charar-i-Sharief
SRINAGAR: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Hospital Development Fund (HDF) Committee of SDH Charar-i-Sharief and SDH Pakherpora falling in Medical Block Charar-i-Sharief and SDH Kremchore falling in Medical Block Khansahib to review the proposals for utilization of HDF for the financial year 2026-27. The Speaker was apprised that […]