Barsoo awantipora residents suffer due to faulty drainage
Seek immediate action, appeal Lt Guv to issue directions to officials Pulwama: The residents of Barsoo Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the faulty drainage system in their area which has led to repeated waterlogging during rains, making daily life miserable. Locals say the issue has persisted for years, […]
Vaishno Devi yatra to resume from Sunday
Jammu: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir will resume from Sunday after remaining suspended for 19 days, officials said. The yatra was suspended following a landslide on August 26 that claimed 34 lives and left 20 others injured. “Jai Mata Di! The Vaishno Devi […]
JKPICCA applauds CM Omar for launching Rail Cargo Services
Srinagar: In a much-needed relief for Kashmir’s horticulture sector, the Jammu and Kashmir Fruits & Vegetable Processing & Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, for introducing special railway cargo coaches to facilitate apple transportation amid prolonged highway disruptions. This landmark initiative—marking the first-ever railway cargo […]
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather attends 11th CPA India Region Conference
Highlights role of debates, discussions in strengthening democracy SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, attended the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The prestigious conference is being held from 11th to 13th September 2025 and was attended by Speakers and Secretaries from all States and […]
Suspected drug peddler’s property attached in Srinagar
Srinagar: Residential property of a suspected drug peddler has been attached under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Friday, police said here. “In yet another significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth […]
Gestures of solidarity strengthen spirit of unity: Omar on Maharashtra’s contribution for flood relief
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra government for contributing Rs five crore to the relief fund of the Union territory. Abdullah said such gestures of solidarity strengthen the spirit of unity and shared responsibility across the states. “Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra Government for contributing Rs 5 […]
Bandipora youth’s body recovered from Wular Lake
Bandipora: The body of a youth, who had drowned in the Jhelum river in Banyari village of Bandipora district a week ago, was recovered today morning from the Wular Lake near Lankreshpora area. An official said that Amir Ahmad Dar along with another individual had drowned when their boat capsized in the Jhelum while extracting […]
KU, IIT Hyderabad forge partnership for cutting-edge Nanotech Research
Srinagar: In a significant move to accelerate research and innovation, the University of Kashmir (KU) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen academic collaboration and drive breakthroughs in science and technology. The MoU was formally signed by KU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan and IIT Hyderabad Director […]
LoP Sunil Sharma visits cloudburst-hit Rajgarh in Ramban district
Meets bereaved families and assures full support Jammu: In the aftermath of the tragic cloudburst that struck Rajgarh in Ramban district on August 30, claiming five lives and leaving several families devastated, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma, visited the affected area to express solidarity with the victims and assess ongoing relief efforts. […]
DC Ramban reviews preparations for Seva Parv, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar & Poshan Maah campaign
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan chaired a meeting of District Officers to finalize arrangements for Seva Parv, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar and Poshan Maah 2025 celebrations in the district. Seva Parv, a nationwide citizen-centric initiative, will be observed from 17 September to 2 October, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar will run concurrently, and Poshan […]