SRINAGAR — Three bodies that were retrieved from Dal Lake near Foreshore Road in Srinagar yesterday have been identified as Ramban residents even as police said further investigation is going on. A top police official of the district told news agency Kashmir News Observer, that the deceased include a woman and her minor kids and […]
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President Murmu changes Governors of several states
NEW DELHI — In a major reshuffle, the President of India Droupadi Murmu has changed the governors of several states. Governors of Rajasthan, Telangana, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Manipur has been changed along with the Lt Governors of Puducherry and Chandigarh. The President of India has also accepted the resignation of Banwarilal Purohit […]
At 24.6°C, Srinagar records season’s hottest night, 3rd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
SRINAGAR — The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the hottest night of thr season at 24.6 degree Celsius. The temperature, however, was 5.8 degree Celsius above normal and was the third highest temperature in the last 132 years, informed an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng to the news agency Kashmir News […]
J&K Bank swiftly settles insurance claims worth Rs 3.13 cr for 40 bereaved families
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to bereaved families, J&K Bank has facilitated the swift settlement of MetLoan & Life Suraksha (MLLS) insurance claims for its deceased borrowers from various branches in the Budgam Zone. The claims, amounting to Rs 3.13 crore, have been paid to almost 40 families, alleviating their financial burdens during a […]
Udhampur Horticulture Department organises skill development program for unemployed youth, farmers
JAMMU — With an aim to attract unemployed youth and farmers toward the Horticulture sector, the Udhampur Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir organised a skill development programme at Government Fruits Nursery, Badola on Tuesday. The programme witnessed huge participation of youth as well as farmers from Jib, Badola and adjoining areas. This was an […]
Rape accused, missing for 5 months, arrested in Ramban
JAMMU — A rape accused, who was at large for five months, was arrested in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The accused was identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Hoochak village of Pogal, they said. Singh was on the run after a case of rape was registered against […]
Pak returns body of J&K youth who ended life after jumping in Chenab River
JAMMU — Pakistani authorities on Saturday handed over to their Indian counterparts the body of a man who allegedly ended his life by jumping into the Chenab river in Jammu, officials said. Harash Nagotra’s family expressed their gratitude to the Indian government, army and the Border Security Force for the successful repatriation, they said. Nagotra, […]
I&FC Kashmir clarifies on Water shortage in Kupwara areas & Irrigation water crisis in Lelhar, Pulwama
SRINAGAR — The I&FC Department Kashmir Saturday issued a detailed clarification and action taken on the news item published by a local Urdu and English dailies on 25 July, 2024 regarding Water shortage in Pahru, Maori, Lolab and Hyhama of Kupwara, besides irrigation water crisis in Lelhara of Pulwama. In this regard, the Irrigation and […]
J&K Bank profit rises 27% to Rs 415 crore in April-June quarter
SRINAGAR — J&K Bank on Saturday reported a 27 percent rise in net profit to Rs 415 crore in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 compared to the year-ago period. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 326 crore in the April-June period of the previous year. Total income in the first quarter of […]
Finance Department verifies 20% pensioners in 3 weeks
SRINAGAR — In a bid to streamline disbursal of pensions, the Finance Department has undertaken verification of pensioners. Though such verification is mandatory as per the Treasury Code, it could not be undertaken due to administrative challenges. In Jammu & Kashmir, there are about 2.38 lakh pensioners and family pensioners and most of them have […]









