Elaborate security arrangements in Kashmir ahead of VP’s maiden visit
Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan’s maiden visit to the Valley on February 26, officials said on Tuesday. The vice president is scheduled to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here. Authorities have put in place a comprehensive, multi-layered security grid, particularly around […]
BJP slams Omar’s pitch for artificial snow in Gulmarg
Alleges complete inaction on environment protection Srinagar: The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his artificial snow pitch for Gulmarg, saying the government has “failed” to protect the environment. Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia attacked the government over what he […]
Over 5.63 crore liquor bottles sold in JK up to Jan 26
IMFL, beer lead sales Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026, with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer accounting for the major share. According to official data, a total of over 5.63 crore bottles were sold […]
6th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg: Winter Games serving as universal language, shared heritage: Lt Guv

Says games evolved from a simple sporting event into a true national festival GULMARG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Winter Games at Gulmarg serve as a universal language and shared heritage. Inaugurating the 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, he said that Khelo India Winter Games revive the […]
Gulmarg can be an international ski destination: CM Omar

Calls for artificial snow infrastructure to secure prospects of future winter sports Winning is not important, participation is what truly matters GULMARG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday reaffirmed that it is not merely the government’s intention but its consistent and sustained effort to develop Gulmarg into an international ski destination, emphasizing that this vision […]
Road accidents decline 13 pc over three years to 5,287 in 2025
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has recorded a 13.6 per cent decline in road accidents over the past three years, with the number of incidents falling from 6,120 in 2023 to 5,287 in 2025, officials said on Monday. The downward trend is attributed to improved enforcement, extensive road safety awareness programmes and the strengthening […]
Elimination of three terrorists in Kishtwar a major blow for JeM: Army
Trio was labelled as ‘Israel Group’ of JeM: IGP Jammu Jammu: The Army on Monday termed the killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar a “massive blow to the terror network”, and said it was the culmination of a relentless, high-altitude joint operation conducted over 326 days in extremely challenging terrain. Three members of […]
Man posing as TTE held on board a train in Kathua
Jammu: The ticket checking staff of Northern Railway’s Jammu Division on Monday apprehended a man for allegedly impersonating as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on board a train in Kathua district, officials said. The accused was illegally checking tickets on the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Hapa train when he was noticed by a member of […]
Youth held for stabbing woman multiple times
Jammu: Police arrested a youth on Monday for allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times with a sharp-edged weapon, officials here said. According to the police, they received information regarding a woman being stabbed and rushed to the spot. Rafia Bano suffered multiple stab wounds, including on her neck. They took her to a Government Medical […]
Schools for classes 9-12 reopen in Kashmir after winter vacations
Srinagar: Schools across Kashmir reopened on Monday for students of Classes 9 to 12 after over two months of winter vacations, officials said. The resumption of classes from pre-primary to 8 will take place on March 2, they said. The government had in November announced winter vacations schedule for both government and private schools in […]