DSEK de-recognises Budgam school for its management’s anarchist, rebellious attitude’
Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir have de-recognised a private school in Budgam district for “anarchist and rebellious attitude” of the management of the institute. In an order, Directorate of School Education (DoE) has withdrawn the recognition order issued in favour of Foundation World Mammat Budgam, which was issued on November 23, 2021. The order said Chief […]
Various areas in Kashmir experience fresh snowfall
Srinagar: Many higher reaches of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the MeT officials said on Saturday. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during the night, they […]
Restoration of ancient Martand temple on cards in Kashmir
Meeting scheduled next week, say officials Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir administration has convened an officers meeting here next week to discuss protection, conservation and restoration’ of an eighth-century old Martand Sun temple in Anantnag district. The temple located at village Kehribal area of Mattan, some 63-km south of Srinagar, is considered as the oldest of […]
LS polls: Security forces hold flag marches across Kashmir
Srinagar: Security forces conducted flag marches across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday to instil a sense of security and confidence among the voters ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, officials said. Of the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir, Anantnag-Rajouri will go to polls on May 7, Srinagar on May 13 and Baramulla on May […]
372 Polling Stations deemed sensitive in Jammu-Reasi LS constituency
Srinagar: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu-Reasi parliamentary constituency, stringent security measures are being implemented with the identification of 372 polling stations as sensitive areas. The Election Commission’s decision comes amidst the backdrop of delimitation of Lok Sabha seats following Jammu and Kashmir’s transition into a Union Territory. In Rajouri district’s Sunderbani-Kalakot constituency […]
NC to field Omar from Srinagar, Mian Altaf from Anantnag- Rajouri
Srinagar: National Conference is likely to field Omar Abdullah from Srinagar Lok Sabha segment and Mian Altaf from Anantnag- Rajouri seat, sources said. They said that the party has almost finalized the candidature of Omar Abdullah and Mian Altaf from Srinagar and Anantnag- Rajouri segments, respectively. According to sources, the party could field former minister […]
Amarnath Yatra: 1300 soldiers trained in disaster management techniques
Srinagar: Preparations are underway to ensure the safety and security of devotees embarking on the revered Amarnath Yatra in 2024, with a particular focus on disaster management and rescue operations. The Mountaineering Rescue Team of Jammu and Kashmir is actively engaged in training activities in the Nad area of Samba to facilitate the smooth passage […]
Searches conducted after reports of suspicious movements in Rajouri
Jammu: Security forces have conducted a thorough search operation following reports of suspicious movements in a forward area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The joint search operation by the Army and police was conducted in Brevi Bajimal and Chrangal-Kabukot in the Dharamsal area on Friday, they added. The officials said […]
Man shoots nephew over ‘domestic disputes’ in Poonch
Jammu: A 32-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his uncle in a border village in Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. Joginder Singh, an ex-serviceman who is currently a member of the village defence guard, had an argument with his nephew Gagandeep Singh (32) over some domestic issues at their house in Dara Dullian […]
Ahead of new fiscal, FD authorizes release of 50 percent of interim budget
Srinagar: As the new financial year commences, the Finance department of J&K Government on Saturday conveyed authorisation for release of 50 % of the capital expenditure and revenue expenditure of Jammu & Kashmir’s interim budget approved by the Parliament in February this year. In two separate orders the Finance department accorded sanction for the authorization […]
