‘Hawa badal rahi hai’, INDIA bloc set to sweep NDA away: Congress
New Delhi: After the fifth round of polling in the ongoing Lok Sabha election, the Congress on Monday said only 15 days remain for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure, claiming that winds of change are blowing across the country and the INDIA opposition bloc is set to sweep the ruling NDA away. In a statement, […]
Rains bring down night temperature in JK
Srinagar: While generally dry weather has been forecast, night temperature recorded decrease at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 12.4°C against 13.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of […]
Terror attacks- Govt forms committee to devise SOPs for comprehensive safety of tourists, civilians, political workers
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high level meeting of Civil and Police administration to review the security scenario prevailing in J&K in the wake of ensuing tourist season and ongoing election process in the Union Territory. The meeting deliberated on taking further steps in strengthening the security grid in view of the […]
PoK belongs to India, we will take it back: Amit Shah

Prayagraj/Jaunpur (UP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and “we will take it back”. Addressing rallies in Prayagraj and Jaunpur districts of Uttar Pradesh to seek votes for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, he also said “we need a strong prime minister who can give […]
LG Sinha interacts with members of Apex Committee on Agriculture Development

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the members of Apex Committee for Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied sectors in the UT of J&K. The committee is headed by Dr. Mangala Rai, former Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Lt Governor discussed with the members about area specific interventions […]
Over 500 centenarians among 17 lakh voters in Baramulla to decide fate of Omar, Sajad Lone

Srinagar: More than 500 centenarians are among the 17.37 lakh voters eligible to exercise their franchise in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, with political observers expecting a high turnout on the back of the huge crowds that thronged election rallies and roadshows. The first major political battle post the abrogation of Article 370 […]
Govt employee dismissed, 4 others suspended over poll code violation
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir election department has dismissed a government employee from services and suspended four others for violation of Model Code of Conduct, officials said on Sunday. The swift action against these employees of different departments of J&K has been initiated in response to the daily online reports being furnished by the district […]
Security forces given free hand to bring perpetrators to justice, says LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Shopian and Pahalgam and said security forces have been given a free hand to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. Terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir on Saturday night, killing a former sarpanch in Shopian […]
Three detained under PSA in Poonch
Jammu: Three men alleged to be overground workers (OGWs) of terrorists were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Terming the action necessary to maintain public order, police said the three men were were assessed to be posing a significant threat to the safety and security […]
BJP protests against party worker’s murder, accuses admin of ignoring requests for security
Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday held a protest against the murder of party worker and former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh in Shopian and accused the Jammu and Kashmir civil administration of ignoring its requests for security to some key functionaries facing terror threats. BJP workers gathered outside the ‘mini secretariat’ in Shopain and raised slogans […]