PAMPORE — In Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. But its farming is grappling with significant sustainability and livelihood issues, highlighting the urgent need for suitable technologies to combat global warming. As global temperatures rise, […]
JAMMU — Union Home Minister Amit Shah is slated to address five public meetings across the Jammu region on Saturday, intensifying the BJP’s poll campaign ahead of the second of the three-phased Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. “Home Minister Amit Shah will on Saturday address a string of party rallies, in Mendhar at 10:30 a.m., […]
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Friday asked why National Conference (NC) MPs did not table a bill against the abrogation of Article 370 in the Lok Sabha. Addressing a campaign rally for the party’s candidate from Ganderbal Bashir Mir, Para raised questions about the “failure” of NC member of parliaments […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday said the past decade of the BJP’s rule in the Union Territory has been a “dark period” and the saffron party’s claim that the distance between Delhi and the hearts of people has decreased is “misleading”. “The past decade of BJP rule in […]
ISLAMABAD — The plea seeking a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) public rally in Lahore, which is set to take place tomorrow (September 21), was rejected by the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday, reported ARY News. A three-person full bench of the Lahore High Court rendered the decision in response to attorney Nadeem Sarwar’s […]
ISLAMABAD — As many as six soldiers were martyred and 12 terrorists killed in two separate operations by security forces in North and South Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. “On 19/20 September 2024, two fierce encounters took place between own troops and the terrorists in North and South Waziristan districts, resulting […]
ISLAMABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation called on Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi here to discuss preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A detailed discussion on security arrangements for the tournament also took place in the meeting, said a press release. The ICC delegation included ICC Senior Manager Events Sarah […]
PULWAMA — In a significant achievement, Cyber Cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police saved ₹85,799/- after receiving a complaint regarding online financial fraud in Pulwama. Cyber Cell of J&K Police Pulwama received a distress call from Rafiq Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Lajurah Pulwama, reported being defrauded of ₹96,000 in an online scam. Acting swiftly, […]
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said he continues to be under house arrest, preventing him from going to Jamia Masjid for the third consecutive Friday to deliver the sermon and offer prayers, news agency KNS reported. Mirwaiz said that it is strange that while the head of the government claims that he is […]
JAMMU — An Army soldier was killed while as six others were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near in Kathua district on Friday. Officials told GNS that the army vehicle skidded off the road and rolled down into gorge at Sukrala Mata Ashram road, resulting in the death of an army soldier […]