Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) observed
Srinagar: The spiritual heart of Srinagar beat with devotion on Tuesday as a sea of devotees gathered to observe the Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) at his revered shrine in Khanyar, Srinagar. People from across the valley made their way through congested roads, with heavy traffic seen from DalGate to Khanyar as they […]
Lt Guv invites CM-designate Omar Abdullah to take oath on Oct 16
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16. This comes a day after the Centre revoked President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir. In a letter to Abdullah, Sinha said, “I have received […]
SC refuses to entertain plea against LG’s power to nominate 5 MLAs in JK assembly
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging the power vested in the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly of the union territory. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar asked the petitioner Ravinder Kumar Sharma to approach the high […]
Apple growers in Kashmir turn to cold storage amid low market demand
Srinagar: Amid low demand for apples, growers in Kashmir are storing their produce in cold storage units, hoping to achieve better returns by March. However, most of these storage facilities are already nearing full capacity. Apple growers from various areas in south Kashmir said that the current market demand for apples is exceptionally low, prompting […]
NC-Congress alliance has challenges to restore lost rights, guarantees: Karra
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday said that the National Conference and Congress alliance has taken a challenge to form the government in the Union Territory with an aim to restore the snatched the rights and guarantees of erstwhile state. He also said that all the decisions […]
94 houses, 10 shops turned into ashes in twin fire mishaps
Jammu/Gurez: At least 94 houses and ten shops were gutted in massive fire incidents in remote areas of Marwah in Kishtwar district and Gurez area on Monday. Official sources said that fire broke out in a house and engulfed others in its vicinity, damaging over 90 houses. The cause of the fire is being ascertained. […]
BJP to hold meetings soon to elect LoP in J&K Assembly: Ravinder Raina
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina felicitated the the newly-elected party MLAs here on Monday and said the leader of opposition will soon be selected after holding meetings with party leaders under the command of central observers. BJP national general secretary and in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Tarun Chugh, who has been appointed […]
Opposition MPs boycott Waqf committee meeting over allegations against Kharge
New Delhi: Several opposition MPs on Monday boycotted a meeting of the parliamentary committee examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill alleging that the panel is not functioning in accordance with rules, after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was accused by a deposer of being involved in Waqf land scams. The lengthy meetings of the Joint Committee of […]
SC notice to Centre on plea against unauthorised constructions on riverbeds, floodplains
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and others on a plea against unauthorised constructions and encroachments on the riverbeds, floodplains and catchments of all rivers. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra issued notices to the Environment Ministry, Ministry of […]
SC refuses to hear fresh plea over demolition of properties
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea over the alleged demolition of properties across states in the country. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and P K Mishra were not inclined to hear the plea following which the counsel for the petitioners withdrew it. The bench told the petitioners’ […]
