Growth momentum quickens in Q2, food inflation a concern: RBI
Mumbai: The second quarter of 2024-25 has begun with signs of quickening momentum in the economy though inflation in the food basket remains a concern, said the Reserve Bank’s July Bulletin released on Thursday. An article on ‘State of the Economy’ in the monthly Bulletin also said the improvement in the outlook for agriculture and […]
Two terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid in Kupwara
Two soldiers injured during gunfight in Doda Srinagar: Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday, officials said. The officials said security forces had received intelligence inputs about the terrorists’ attempts to infiltrate into the Valley along the LoC […]
Campers asked to seek permission before installing tents in Gulmarg
No tents to be allowed without permission: GDA Srinagar: Citing environmental concerns and illegal activities, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) on Thursday said that no tents will be allowed in Gulmarg without proper permission. Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority, Waseem Raja, in a communique said that to protect the eco-fragile zone of Gulmarg and […]
Rising terror attacks in Jammu: PM Modi chairs security review meet
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security – which also includes Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday afternoon. The meeting took place amid a rush of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir; hours before the meet two soldiers were injured in an […]
NHAI to charge double toll from vehicles with non-affixed FASTag
New Delhi: To deter National Highway users from deliberately not fixing FASTag on the windscreen of the vehicle, NHAI has issued guidelines to collect double user fee from such users entering the toll lane with non-affixed FASTag on the front windshield from the inside, an official release said on Thursday. NHAI said deliberate non-affixation of […]
Lt Governor releases book on ‘Cultural Encyclopedia of Dard Tribe’
Also releases 2nd edition of ‘The North Kashmir Gazette’ SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha THursday released the book ‘Cultural Encyclopedia of the Dard Tribe’ authored by Dr Suheel Rasool Mir, at Raj Bhawan. In his address, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations to the author Dr Suheel Rasool Mir for exploring the remote landscapes and […]
Shia mourners take out Ashura procession on Muharram in Srinagar

Srinagar: Thousands of Shia mourners on Wednesday took out Ashura procession in the city here to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain on Muharram. The procession started from Bota Kadal in Lal Bazar area of the city and culminated at Zadibal Imambara, officials said. The chest-beating and wailing mourners passed through […]
PM Modi likely to address high-level UNGA session on Sep 26

United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level UN General Assembly session here on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN. The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly will take place from September 24-30. As per the provisional list […]
Brief exchanges of fire in Doda
Jammu: Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice briefly within a span of four hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. Village Defence Guards (VDGs) also opened fire on observing suspicious movement outside their village, while two explosive shells were recovered from Gandoh area, they said. The […]
J-K Police launches crackdown on overground workers’ network in Doda, 4 arrested
Jammu: Police have launched a major crackdown on the network of overground workers (OGWs) in connection with a series of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, resulting in the arrest of four OGWs, police said. Four Army personnel, including an officer, were killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district on […]