Tral residents demand construction of fruit Mandi before next fruit season
Pulwama: The residents of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are demanding the establishment of a proper fruit mandi in their area, citing economic losses due to the absence of such a facility. Despite the region comprising nearly 100 villages with a majority involved in fruit growing, there is no fully functional mandi to support […]
Holi Eve: Police warns of strict action against drunk driving, stunt biking
Jammu: On the eve of festival of colours—Holi—the Jammu Traffic Police have issued an advisory stating strict action against the hooligans, drunken driving and particularly against stunt biking. In an advisory issued here, Jammu Traffic Police said that as Holi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm in Jammu City also and keeping in view the […]
Police sets up QR-based accountability feedback system in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar on Thursday established a QR code-based accountability and feedback system with centres being set up across all police stations in the district. Speaking to reporters during an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws, senior superintendent of police Srinagar Imtiyaz Hussian said that this system will allow residents to share feedback and […]
Schools in Gurez to remain closed till Mar 15 due to inclement weather
Srinagar: In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to an order, issued by SDM Gurez, the movement of students and school staff has been severely affected due to the […]
Unfair reservation policy is post-dated cheque for disaster: Sajad Lone
Jammu: Stating that Kashmiris are being pushed to the wall, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that unfair reservation policy is a post-dated cheque for disaster. Speaking in the Assembly, Lone, who represents Handwara segment, said that ethnic Kashmiri-speaking population is being pushed to the wall. “We have seen very less number […]
Uri Mohra power project revival stalled due to lack of central funding: Govt
Srinagar: The revival of the century-old Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project in Uri remains uncertain as the Jammu and Kashmir government awaits central financial assistance to make the project viable, the government said on Thursday. In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, the minister incharge stated that despite its priority status, the 10.50 […]
Man, who went missing nearly a month ago, found dead in Kulgam
Srinagar: One of the three men, who went missing under mysterious circumstances nearly a month ago, has been found dead, officials said on Thursday. His body was recovered from Veshow Nallah in the Mah area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. An official said that locals found the body near the Nallah and immediately informed the […]
Three BSF troopers injured in Rajouri mishap
Jammu: At least three Personnel from Border Security Forces were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Phaliyana in Rajouri district on Thursday. Officials said that a mini bus of BSF convoy which was travelling from Jammu to Poonch overturned near Phaliyana area after one of its tyres burst. Three BSF troopers received […]
Two terror suspects held in Bandipora: Army
Srinagar: The Army on Thursday said that it in a joint operation along with police two terror suspects along with arms and ammunition were held at Gandbal- Hajin road in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, “12 Mar 2025, based on specific intelligence input, a Joint […]
Three injured in Pahalgam wall collapse
Srinagar: Three people were injured after a portion of a retention wall collapsed in the tourist resort town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday, officials said. A portion of the retention wall near the Pahalgam taxi stand collapsed due to incessant rain, they said. Three people were injured in the wall collapse, […]