Divisional Commissioner reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements
SRINAGAR: In preparation for the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the festival across the Kashmir Division. During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the KPDCL officers, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at prominent religious […]
Dr Darakhshan addresses seminar on Habba Khatoon
Says Habba Khatoon represents Kashmir’s feminine sensibility Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi Thursday addressed a one day seminar on the famous poetess of Kashmir, Habba Khatoon at Government Degree College Pampore as the Chief Guest. The litterateur and poet politician, Andrabi thanked Sahitya Akademi Kashmiri Advisory Board Convenor Prof […]
Donipawa residents demand relocation of dumping site
Allege health risks and administrative apathy Anantnag: Serious concern is mounting among residents of Donipawa area in Anantnag over the continued dumping of waste near the Arpath Nallah, with locals alleging that the site has turned into a major health hazard due to the absence of proper preventive measures and waste management practices. According to […]
Khyber Cement Backs IUST for delivering J&K’s First Anti-Drug Policy Framework
Two-day workshop unites government, academia, civil society, and youth around a roadmap to be formally submitted to the state government SRINAGAR: A two-day conclave at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), sponsored by Khyber Cement, has laid the foundation for what will become Jammu & Kashmir’s first dedicated policy document on combating drug […]
NC should keep Congress informed on matters concerning J&K: G A Mir
Srinagar: Senior Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday said its alliance partner, National Conference should keep the Congress informed from time to time on issues concerning the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag, Mir, said that major matters should also be discussed with the Congress central leadership and that […]
Dead body recovered on NH-44 in Kulgam, police suspect hit-and-run case
Srinagar: A man was found dead in the Subhanpora area of Qaimoh along the NH-44 in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the body was spotted by locals near the highway at Subhanpora, following which police rushed to the spot. He said the incident appears to be a […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Pattan-Amargarh line will be observed due to which power supply to Pattan, Palhalan, Hamaray, Hanjiwera, Trauma Hospital, MES Hyderbeigh, Zangam and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 09 & 11 May 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 […]
Govt fast-tracks NFSA integration of Migrant Ration Cards
19,000 digitized, free ration for April–May assured JAMMU: In continuation of the earlier meeting, Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, Chandraker Bharti, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of ration distribution under the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants, notified vide Government Order No. 15-JK(FCS&CA) of 2026 dated […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Adding Judges is merely a mathematical bandage The Cabinet’s approval to increase the Supreme Court’s from 33 to 37 judges is a welcome step against the staggering 92,000 pending cases. However, adding judges is merely a mathematical bandage. Originally Article 124 of the Constitution mandated just seven apex judges yet successive numerical expansions […]
CM inaugurates multi-purpose sports complex at GDC Tangmarg
With unmatched beauty, Kashmir can emerge as a premier education hub: CM TANGMARG/GULMARG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor sports complex at Government Degree College (GDC) Tangmarg, developed at a cost of ₹2.75 crore under the CAPEX budget, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and youth engagement across Jammu […]