Electric three-wheeler operations begin under zonal system in Jammu
Commuters, operators decry move Jammu: The zonal regulation system for electric three-wheeler — rickshaws, autos and carts — came into effect in Jammu district on Thursday, even as operators and commuters expressed strong resentment over the move, calling it “impractical” and “anti-people.” Traffic Police Jammu issued a public notice informing citizens and vehicle operators that […]
Omission of Ex-MLA in obituary reference
Speaker JK Assembly slams Kupwara administration Srinagar: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday slammed the administration after the name of former Langate MLA Muhammad Sultan Panditpori was missing from the obituary references in the House. During the obituary reference, the Speaker castigated the district administration Kupwara for failing to inform the Assembly Secretariat about Panditpori’s […]
Massive midnight blaze damages several residential houses, godown in Old city
Families rendered homeless, as flames rip through congested Karfali Mohalla locality Srinagar: A massive fire broke out during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday in Karfali Mohalla area of Habba Kadal, Srinagar, gutting nine residential houses and one godown, and leaving multiple families homeless. Officials said that the fire call was received around 2:30 […]
CS, NITI Aayog discusses modalities for establishing Tele-ICU network across JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday held a detailed discussion with Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. V.K. Paul, to deliberate on the establishment of Tele-ICU facilities across the newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in the districts of J&K. The meeting marked a significant step towards defining the modalities for rolling out a robust, technology-driven critical […]
BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized a preparatory meeting at S1 Church Lane, Srinagar, to discuss and finalize the programmes to be held in connection with the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India and the architect of national unity. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), BJP […]
Decaying chinar trees pose serious threat to residents in Tenghara Pulwama, say locals
Pulwama: The residents of Tenghara area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are living under constant fear as several centuries-old Chinar trees in the locality have started decaying, turning from symbols of heritage and beauty into potential dangers for life and property. Locals said that these majestic trees — once admired for their sprawling canopies and […]
Ruhullah alone to decide if he wants to campaign for me: Aga Syed Mehmood
Srinagar: National Conference candidate for the bypoll to the Budgam Assembly segment, Aga Syed Mehmood, on Wednesday said it was for the estranged party member, Aga Ruhullah, to decide whether he would campaign for him. “It is for him (Ruhullah) to decide whether he wants to join the campaign or not. He is a party […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for Indian Heaven Premier League
Urges organisers to strictly adhere to online ticketing mechanism SRINAGAR: The first edition of T20 Indian Heaven Premier League shall commence from 25th October at Bakhshi Stadium featuring International, National and local players. The high octane league will see the participation of eight teams for a fortnight while the stadium is expected to remain brimmed […]
Army commander assesses security situation along LoC in Rajouri-Poonch sector
Jammu: White Knight Corps General Officer Commanding (GoC), Lieutenant General P K Mishra, visited forward areas along the Line of Control in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch on Wednesday to review the operational preparedness and security situation in the sector. He also interacted with troops, appreciating their professionalism, composure, and steadfast commitment under […]
Two women drug peddlers arrested in south Kashmir’s Shopian
Srinagar: Two women drug peddlers were arrested with more than 15 kg of narcotics in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, police said. They were arrested during checking in the Melhura Zainapora area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said. He said 15 kg of crushed cannabis and 1 kg of charas-like substances […]