Valley sees above normal day temperatures; light rain, snow predicted from Monday
Srinagar, Mar 8 (PTI) Kashmir witnessed above normal day temperatures on Sunday, even as the meteorological department forecast spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the Valley, over the next few days. Maximum temperature across the Valley stayed above the seasonal average, with the departures ranging from 9.4 to 10.7 degrees Celsius, […]
Ranji triumph energises J-K youth, reflects democratisation of opportunities: Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the historic Ranji Trophy victory of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has energised youngsters and reflected the democratisation of opportunities that have led to a renewed sense of aspiration and self-confidence among them in the region. The minister of state in the […]
Security beefed up in Rajouri jail after clash among inmates
Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Security was strengthened inside and around a jail in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Rajouri on Sunday, a day after a clash among inmates left at least 12 people, including four security guards, injured, officials said. The incident at the district jail located in Dhangri village occurred on Saturday evening […]
J-K govt committed to sustainable road development, zero tolerance for project delay: Deputy CM
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday said the National Conference government is committed to strengthening sustainable road connectivity across the Union Territory, particularly in rural and remote areas. He emphasised that quality construction and timely completion of projects remain the government’s top priorities, adding that there will […]
J&K govt welcomes extension of NEET-UG application deadline
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday welcomed the extension of the NEET-UG application deadline, saying the decision would provide relief to aspirants who were unable to complete their registration earlier. In view of recent internet restrictions in Kashmir to maintain law and order, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical […]
LG Sinha interacts with youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with the youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu and encouraged them to learn from diverse cultures and contribute positively to society, an official spokesman said. The group of 30 students representing diverse regions of Ladakh, including Nubra, Kargil, Leh, Lamayuru, Shang, […]
10 years on, man wanted for killing daughter lands in J-K Police net
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) On the run for almost 10 years, a man wanted for allegedly killing his 12-year-old daughter here has been arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police from Delhi, officials said on Sunday. The accused, Ramesh Kumar from Jhikmau-Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, has been brought to Jammu and Kashmir to face trial, they […]
Property of Pak-based terror handler attached in Rajouri
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday attached immovable property of a Pakistan-based terror handler in Manjakote area of Rajouri district, officials said. The attached property comprises seven marlas of land owned by proclaimed offender Shafeeq Ahmed, a resident of Naika Panjgrain village, a police spokesperson said. He said Ahmed had crossed […]
Man booked for sharing ‘provocative’ videos on social media
Srinagar, Mar 8 (PTI) A man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has been booked for allegedly circulating provocative videos on social media, police said on Sunday. Police have registered an FIR against an individual for circulating provocative and unverified videos on Instagram in the Chadoora area, a police spokesperson said. He said police received […]
Six spa, massage centres closed over violations in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Six spa and massage centres were closed here for violating regulatory norms and notices issued to their owners, officials said on Sunday. The action came after a comprehensive inspection drive ordered by District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, to regulate the functioning of such centres. During the day-long drive on Saturday, dedicated […]