SRINAGAR — To keep pace with latest state of the art technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency, KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new connection on prepaid basis. In a statement, a spokesperson said with this major step towards better reforms, consumers who are applying for new connections shall be provided smart […]
JAMMU — The 62-day long Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence on 1st July this year and culminate on 31st August. Further, the registration through online & offline modes for the yatra will start from 17th April. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha while announcing the dates for holy pilgrimage and registration today said the administration is committed […]
BANDIPORA — In a display of spiritual devotion, at least 600 Muslims from Kashmir and outside have gathered for 10 days at Itikaaf at Darul Uloom Raheemiya, the biggest Islamic seminary of Kashmir located in Bandipora district. Notably, the Itikaf takes place during the last 10 days of Ramzan when worshippers seclude themselves and devote […]
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was dry and sunny in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Mainly dry weather is likely in J&K during next 24 hours. He said, Srinagar recorded […]
NEW DELHI — On the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday took a swipe at the government, saying the “culture of forcing silence” and branding people “anti-nationals” is a dangerous trend that will finish our democracy and destroy the Constitution. In his message on Ambedkar Jayanti, Kharge also alleged […]
NEW DELHI — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Ram Madhav on Thursday sent a legal notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik, who alleged that he (Ram Madhav) was involved in corruption. Madhav through legal notice stated, “Malik made untrue and defamatory statements to stay relevant in a political circle” Ram Madhav, Rashtriya Karyakarini […]
MUMBAI — The Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a young Kashmiri professor booked for his WhatsApp status terming the abrogation of Article 370 a “black day” for Jammu and Kashmir, Live Law reported. According to the report, a division bench comprising Justices Sunil Shukre and MM Sathaye observed that the […]
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to blacklist acontractors for their alleged links to militants was “arbitrary” and appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider it. In a letter to Sinha, she said the previous governments in J and K had created a rehabilitation policy […]
SRINAGAR — Baisakhi, marking the beginning of the Sikh New Year, was on Friday celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley, with the devotees thronging different gurudwaras to offer prayers. The main function was held at Gurudwara Chati Patshahi in the Rainawari area of the city, which was attended by a huge […]
JAMMU — More than 85,000 people have been trained as ‘first respondents’ about the fire safety, prevention and precautionary measures by the fire and emergency services department in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. Total 640 schools, 300 hospitals and medical institutes were covered by the department under the department’s awareness programme, they said. […]