SRINAGAR — The government has issued an advisory, asking the farmers not to cultivate paddy crops in wake of the low discharge of water from nearby nallahs and admitted that the water scarcity is likely to affect Kashmir parts in the mid of summer season due to the deficit rainfall and early melting of snow. […]
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Driver killed as load carrier turns turtle in Bandipora
BANDIPORA — A driver was killed on Wednesday after a load carrier he was driving turned turtle in Naidkhai village of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said. Officials said that the load carrier turned turtle at Naidkhai area, resulting into the critical injuries to driver following which he was taken to nearby hospital, where he […]
J&K reports 8 Covid-19 cases
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir recorded eight new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said that three of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu district, two each from Srinagar and Bandipora and one from Anantnag, taking the overall tally to […]
10 JKAS officers transferred
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory administration on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 10 JKAS officers. In the intrest of administration, following transfers and postings are hereby ordered by Principal Secretary to the Government, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi (IAS) with immediate effect: Mr. Akhtar Hussain Qazi, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kishtwar, is transferred […]
PAGD should fight elections jointly to keep BJP, it’s A&B teams away, says Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that he would suggest that the PAGD should contest the upcoming Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir jointly to keep away BJP and it’s A&B teams. “This is my personal opinion. If someone asks me, I would suggest PAGD should go together in the polls ahead […]
Elon Musk buys social media giant Twitter for $44 billion
NEW YORK — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter Inc. for $44 billion, using one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history to take private a 16-year-old social networking platform that has become a hub of public discourse and a flashpoint in the debate over online free speech. Investors will receive $54.20 […]
Calling Kashmir occupied do not enjoy protection under freedom of speech, says J&K High Court
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the statements calling Kashmir occupied’ and its residents ‘slaves’ do not enjoy protection under Article 19(A) of the constitution, Bar and Bench reported. “It is one thing to criticize the government for its negligence and express outrage on the violation of human rights of the people, […]
Encounter breaks out in Mitrigam Pulwama
PULWAMA — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Mitrigam village in Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Wednesday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Mitrigam following the inputs about presence of militants in the area. They said […]
Pune-based NGO run Baramulla school asks teachers to remove hijab
SRINAGAR — Amid raging debate over hijab in different parts of the country, a school in Baramulla district in North Kashmir asked its staff to remove hijab during school hours so that “students can feel comfortable and are forthcoming to interact with teachers.” The circular was issued by the administration of the Dagger Parivaar School […]
Minor drowns to death in Bandipora village
SRINAGAR — A 3-year-old drowned to death after he accidentally slipped into Hyebal Nallah in Saderkoot Bala village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Reports reaching GNS said that a minor boy identified as Ravaan Younis, son of Mohammad Younis Sheikh of SK Bala, drowned after being slipped into Nallah Hybal leading into his death. Meanwhile, […]









