Another accused identified by eyewitness in 1990 IAF attack case
Jammu: After JKLF chief Yasin Malik, his close confidant Shoukat Bakshi was identified by an eyewitness before a special court here on Saturday as one of the shooters involved in the January 1990 terror attack on a group of Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in Srinagar. In January 2024, Malik was identified as the main […]
Night temperatures below freezing point across Kashmir
‘Yellow’ weather alert issued for Himachal New Delhi: Night temperatures settled below the freezing point across Kashmir on Friday, but rose in most areas, while a ‘yellow’ weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Himachal Pradesh. Saturday marked the beginning of ‘Chillai Khurd’ in Kashmir and the end of the harshest winter period. […]
Gandhi advocated dialogue instead of vengeance: Lt Guv

Says younger generation should recognize Gandhi’s nonviolence as supreme courage JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Mahatma Gandhi throughout his life advocated dialogue instead of vengeance, compassion rather than rage, and understanding over confrontation. Pying tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, the Lt Guv […]
VP, PM pay tributes to Gandhi on death anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying his call for ‘swadeshi’ is the fundamental principle for a developed India. The prime minister said Mahatma Gandhi always laid strong emphasis on ‘swadeshi’, which is also a fundamental pillar of the government’s resolve for a developed […]
CM concludes pre-budget consultations with MLA’s of eight Jmu districts

Says people’s welfare at the core of pre-budget consultations Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultation process with public representatives from eight districts of the Jammu division, reiterating the government’s commitment to inclusive and participatory approach in budget formulation aimed at the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir. Thanking all the […]
Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg see hotel occupancy touch 80% as tourists, operators and locals welcome the long-awaited snow spell
Srinagar: The long-awaited snowfall across Kashmir has brought the Valley’s winter tourism back to life, triggering a sharp rise in tourist arrivals and pushing hotel occupancy to nearly 80 per cent across major destinations, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Srinagar. After a subdued start to the season due to prolonged dry weather, the fresh snow […]
Govt announces hike in monthly honorarium of Vocational Trainers

Sakeena Itoo says decision reflects Government’s commitment towards improving quality of skill-based education JAMMU: In a significant decision to strengthen vocational education and acknowledge vital contribution of educators, the Omar Abdullah led Government Friday announced the hike in the honorarium of Vocational Trainers (VTs) engaged under Samagra Shiksha & PM SHRI. As per the […]
Assembly’s Budget Session:
Speaker chairs All Party, Business Advisory Committee meeting Emphasizes on coordination among parties for result oriented Assembly session Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather chaired a joint meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and all-party representatives on Friday at Assembly Secretariat Jammu, an official spokesman said. The meeting focused […]
Minimum temperatures rise in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan ends
Kashmir to experience more snow as fresh WD predicted on Feb 1 Srinagar: Night temperatures rose across most of the Kashmir Valley as the 40-day period of extreme winter, Chillai Kalan, concluded on Friday, officials said. Several areas, including Srinagar, saw the mercury settle above the freezing point, providing relief from intense cold that […]
Anti-terror operation intensified in Kishtwar
Mobile internet services remain suspended Jammu: Security forces on Friday intensified their ongoing anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo belt to track down and neutralise a group of three holed up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar district, officials said. They said mobile internet services remained temporarily suspended within a radius of six km covering Singhpora, […]