JK reports 703 covid-19 cases, two fatalities
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 703 covid-19 cases even as two people succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said that 209 cases were reported from Jammu division and 494 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally 464062. Among the cases, 171197 are from Jammu division and 292865 […]
Terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter
Two security personnel injured
Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist was killed and two security personnel were wounded in an encounter in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The security forces had received information about presence of terrorists at Wanigam Bala in Kreeri area of the district, following which a cordon and search operation was launched there, a […]
40, 000 smart meters installed in Srinagar: Officials
‘UT to have 6 lakh smart meters installed’
Srinagar: The first phase of the installation of smart meters is all set to be completed within a few days as the authorities on Saturday said that over 80 per cent of the work has already been completed. Chief Engineer, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Javid Yousuf Dar said that nearly 60,000 smart meters […]
Temperature slides as MeT predicts more showers
Srinagar: While the spell of rain continued in Jammu and Kashmir, the weatherman on Saturday forecast more showers and thunder storms during the next 24 hours even as minimum temperatures recorded a drop. “There is possibility of scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunder over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours,” […]
Over 4.87 cr ITRs filed so far as deadline ends today

New Delhi: More than 4.87 crore income tax returns have been filed till late evening, the department said on Saturday, a day before the ITR filing deadline for the financial year 2021-22 ends. The department issued a public message through its official Twitter handle asking taxpayers, largely individuals and salaried class, to file their Income […]
Two killed, four injured as mud house collapses in Reasi
Jammu: Two persons were killed and four others injured after a mud house collapsed due to heavy rainfall in Reasi district on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place in high-altitude Khanikot Doke area where the victims had gone to graze cattle, they said. Six people were living in the mud house. Due to heavy […]
500 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims leave Jammu base camp
Jammu: Over 500 more pilgrims on Saturday left here for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 597 pilgrims of the 30th batch left base camp Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in the city in a convoy of 30 vehicles amid heavy CRPF security in the morning, they […]
Justice Sekhri administered oath of office
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal administered the oath of office to newly-appointed judge Justice Rajesh Sekhri on Friday, an official spokesperson said here. Justice Sekhri was appointed as an additional judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh by President Droupadi Murmu. The proceedings of […]
Youth can shape the destiny of our great nation: Lt Guv

Addresses 8th convocation of SMVD University
KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that the youth can shape the destiny of our great nation if they are equipped with special knowledge, skills, wisdom and values as emphasized in the national education policy. “As they step out of campus, new jobs and careers should become a mission to improve the lives of […]
Ladakh standoff – Four-point ‘consensus’ reached at latest India-China military talks: Chinese military
Beijing: China’s military on Thursday said that a four-point “consensus” has been reached at the recent Corps Commander-level meeting with India which included maintaining the momentum of resumption of bilateral ties, effectively managing differences and safeguarding the stability at the borders. India and China failed to make any breakthrough in resolving outstanding issues on the […]