J&K govt welcomes extension of NEET-UG application deadline
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday welcomed the extension of the NEET-UG application deadline, saying the decision would provide relief to aspirants who were unable to complete their registration earlier. In view of recent internet restrictions in Kashmir to maintain law and order, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical […]
LG Sinha interacts with youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with the youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu and encouraged them to learn from diverse cultures and contribute positively to society, an official spokesman said. The group of 30 students representing diverse regions of Ladakh, including Nubra, Kargil, Leh, Lamayuru, Shang, […]
10 years on, man wanted for killing daughter lands in J-K Police net
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) On the run for almost 10 years, a man wanted for allegedly killing his 12-year-old daughter here has been arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police from Delhi, officials said on Sunday. The accused, Ramesh Kumar from Jhikmau-Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, has been brought to Jammu and Kashmir to face trial, they […]
Property of Pak-based terror handler attached in Rajouri
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday attached immovable property of a Pakistan-based terror handler in Manjakote area of Rajouri district, officials said. The attached property comprises seven marlas of land owned by proclaimed offender Shafeeq Ahmed, a resident of Naika Panjgrain village, a police spokesperson said. He said Ahmed had crossed […]
Man booked for sharing ‘provocative’ videos on social media
Srinagar, Mar 8 (PTI) A man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has been booked for allegedly circulating provocative videos on social media, police said on Sunday. Police have registered an FIR against an individual for circulating provocative and unverified videos on Instagram in the Chadoora area, a police spokesperson said. He said police received […]
Six spa, massage centres closed over violations in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Six spa and massage centres were closed here for violating regulatory norms and notices issued to their owners, officials said on Sunday. The action came after a comprehensive inspection drive ordered by District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, to regulate the functioning of such centres. During the day-long drive on Saturday, dedicated […]
Jammu and Kashmir to be nation’s spiritual heart: LG Sinha

Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after five years of sustained efforts, the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir the nation’s “spiritual heart” is no longer distant. Sinha was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the infrastructure upgradation and beautification work at Shiv Khori shrine in the Reasi district. The work was completed […]
Curbs in Kashmir over protests against Khamenei’s killing lifted

Srinagar: Life returned to normal across Kashmir on Saturday as authorities lifted restrictions which were in effect the whole week in the wake of protests in many parts of the valley following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Restrictions have been lifted from all parts of the valley and the situation is […]
Govt hikes LPG price by Rs 60, no hike on petrol or diesel

New Delhi: Domestic cooking gas LPG price was hiked on Saturday by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase in rate in less than a year, as the spike in global energy rates following the West Asia crisis weighed on the world’s third largest energy consumer. Top government sources, however, were quick to […]
Chief Editor Nida-e-Mashriq Abdul Rashid Shah is no more

Director Information, JDI Kashmir condoles demise Srinagar: Senior journalist and Chief Editor and owner of the Urdu daily Nida-e-Mashriq, Abdul Rashid Shah, passed away in Srinagar early Saturday after a prolonged battle with pulmonary ailments. He was 77, family sources said. Born in June 1948 at Chinkral Mohallah, Habba Kadal in old Srinagar, Shah was […]