Symbol of Kashmir’s natural heritage, chinar trees to be geo-tagged, equipped with unique code
Srinagar: A “Digital Tree Aadhaar” programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars which will see creation of a comprehensive database of the tree facing threats due to rapid urbanisation. Under the initiative, the chinar trees — a cultural and ecological symbol of J-K — are being […]
Rajouri Deaths: CS for enforcing stringent containment measures to stop further loss of lives
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting of the Divisional and District administrations along with Health experts and Police Department to take assessment of the measures taken so far to identify the real causes behind the mysterious deaths reported from village Badhal in district Rajouri here. The meeting besides Secretary Health & Medical […]
‘Youth 4 Panun Kashmir’ reaffirms demand for separate Union territory for Kashmiri Hindus
Jammu: Reaffirming their commitment to the Margdarshan resolution, which demands the creation of a separate Union territory for the permanent rehabilitation of Kashmiri Hindus in the valley, Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) on Tuesday said it is a roadmap to ensure the preservation of their heritage and a secure future for the community. They emphasised […]
Police books notorious drug peddler under PIT-NDPS Act in Shopian
Two peddlers held at Baramulla and Handwara Srinagar:: Police in Shopian booked a notorious drug peddler under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS) after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. Meanwhile, two drug peddlers were arrested from Baramulla and Handwara, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He […]
Pulwama’s young author Honoured with National Literature Award 2025
Srinagar: Pulwama’s very own literary voice, Faheem ul Islam, has been conferred with the prestigious National Literature Award 2025 by the Indian Literature and Arts Society. The award acknowledges his exceptional contribution to literature, with a focus on social issues and youth empowerment, reflected in his powerful books and thought-provoking newspaper columns. Faheem, who hails […]
Div Com Kashmir assesses preparations for celebration of Republic Day-2025
Inspects civil & security arrangements at Bakhshi Stadium SRINAGAR: In view of ensuing Republic Day celebrations, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, convened a meeting on Tuesday with officials from civil departments and security agencies to assess the final arrangements and facilities for the national event. During the meeting, the Div Com reviewed […]
Macadam on vital SIDCO Lassipora road didn’t last even for six months, allege locals
Pulwama: The macadamisation carried out on the vital SIDCO Lassipora road which was laid in month of September last year has got damaged which raises questions over the material on used to build the road. Locals from Lassipora and its adjacent areas along with industrialists on Tuesday alleged that macadam laid on the road didn’t […]
Coalition with NC stands: Tariq Karra
Says Congress will participate in government only after statehood restoration Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra while debunking reports that the alliance with the National Conference is on the verge of a collapse, termed them as “malicious” and “concocted.” Karra asserted that there was no truth in these reports and […]
Assembly session in March not possible, due to Ramadhan: Sajjad Lone
Asks govt to reconsider its decision of holding assembly session Srinagar: Amid reports that the Jammu & Kashmir government has recommended holding an Assembly session in March, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday said that holding the session during the holy month of Ramadan would be inconvenient for the majority of MLAs. In […]
J&K Raj Bhawan celebrates Foundation Day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur
JAMMU: The Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura was celebrated in J&K Raj Bhavan. Students, Security personnel and the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur living in J&K were the special invitees for the cultural programme celebrating the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, organized to commemorate the occasion. In his address, Lieutenant Governor […]
