Night temperatures rise in Kashmir; Srinagar records 2.8 deg C
Srinagar: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.8 degrees Celsius, over three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Tuesday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The ski resort […]
NC MLAs stage protest seeking restoration of statehood
Demand end to ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris Jammu: Members of the National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a dharna in front of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding the restoration of statehood and an end to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris in some parts of the country. Ahead of the start of the Assembly session, […]
India’s exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent augurs well for the country as it will boost exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday. “So, actually our exports will pick up now, that is my expectation… along with having found new markets where they will continue […]
Railway minister says three projects in JK stopped
CM Omar welcomes railway ministry’s decision Srinagar: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that three train projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which were opposed by the elected government, have been put in abeyance for the time being. The decision was welcomed by the ruling National Conference and the opposition PDP, which said it had […]
Uproar in Assembly : Opposition members raise demand for National Law University in Jammu
Jammu: Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday as opposition BJP members raised the demand for a National Law University for Jammu, while National Conference and PDP drew attention to incidents of alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather continued with the Question Hour despite […]
Lt Guv, CM greet the people on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Baraat. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the holy occasion of Shab-e-Baraat, I convey my greetings and best wishes to all. This sacred night offers devotees a precious opportunity to seek divine pardon, […]
CM to introduce two key bills on governance, social justice in LA
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to introduce two key Bills related to governance reforms and social justice during the Assembly proceedings on Wednesday. As per the List of Business issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the House will meet on Wednesday, February 4. During the session, questions listed separately will be taken up, […]
J&K economy witnessing strong growth momentum: LG Sinha

Says JK recorded 1.78 crore tourist visits in 2025 despite security incidents, natural calamities Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the economy of Jammu and Kashmir has demonstrated encouraging momentum in recent years, with the Union Territory recording an annual nominal growth rate of around 11 per cent in 2024-25. He said […]
Search operations intensified across Jammu, two held

Jammu: Two persons moving in a suspicious manner were detained on Monday as security forces intensified their anti-terror operations across the Jammu region, officials said. The search operation also resumed in snow-bound Chatroo belt in Kishtwar district to track down and neutralise terrorists who were engaged in at least four encounters over the past fortnight, […]
Night temperatures rise in Kashmir, Srinagar records 2.6 deg C
Srinagar: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The ski resort of […]