SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board here has launched a comprehensive exercise for valuation of its hundreds of commercial properties across the Union Territory. “Continuing with its reformative agenda initiated under the leadership of Chairperson, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, J&K Waqf Board has started an exhaustive Valuation exercise of its hundreds of commercial assets spread […]
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Widespread light to moderate rain, snow in J&K: MeT
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department office on Friday forecast widespread light to moderate rain, snow in Jammu and Kashmir. The weather was dry and cold in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours, however parts of Kashmir valley received light snowfall. “Widespread light to moderate rain/snow is likely to occur in J&K during the […]
Delhi High Court rejects plea by Dukhtaran-e-Millat challenging Govt’s decision to declare it ‘militant organisation’
SRINAGAR — The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Kashmiri women outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) challenging the Centre government’s decision to declare it a ‘militant organisation’ under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Bar and Bench reported. Dukhtaran-e-Millat is an all women outfit led by Asiya Andrabi and was declared a ‘militant organisation’ […]
Govt revokes ban on issuance of arms licenses in J&K
SRINAGAR — The Government on Thursday revoked restrictions imposed on the District Magistrates in J&K more than 54 months ago for issuing fresh individual Arms Licenses in Jammu and Kashmir. “In supersession of Government Order No. 922 – Home of 2018 dated 12.07.2018, it is hereby ordered that the restriction imposed on the District Magistrates […]
Locals prevented woman from committing suicide in North Kashmir
SOPORE — Locals on Thursday prevented a woman from committing suicide in Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the woman was spotted by locals attempting to jump into the river Jhelum at Jamai bridge in Sopore. After noticing her doubtful movement, locals rushed towards her and […]
Light rain, snow likely in Kashmir, cloudy sky in Jammu: MeT
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department office on Thursday forecast light rain and snow in Kashmir valley and cloudy sky in Jammu division during the next 24 hours. The weather was dry and cold during the last 24 hours in the Union Territory. However Srinagar and few other places in Kashmir received little snowfall. “Partly cloudy […]
AEE PDD dies of cardiac arrest in Kulgam
KULGAM — An assistant executive engineer of Power Development Department (PDD) died of a cardiac arrest in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Wednesday Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that AEE Mohammad Ayoub of Bon Dailgam Anantnag posted as AEE at sub division Yaripora in Kulgam district died when he was on way […]
8th standard Term-end exams: SCERT orders completion of registration, issuance of admit cards
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir State Council of Educational Research and Training (JK-SCERT) Wednesday ordered for completion of registration and issuance of admit cards of 8th standard students to conduct term-end examination. The official orders of SCERT issued by the Joint Director of Kashmir Division said that this in a backdrop of conducting of […]
New born baby found abandoned in Sopore hospital
SOPORE — A new born baby was found abandoned in sub district hospital Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday even as police have registered a case in this regard. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that an unidentified woman delivered a female baby and left it abandoned in the washroom of the […]
Remove encroached land within 3 days or face action: Baramulla Admin to residents
BARAMULLA — The administration in Baramulla and Boniyar areas of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has asked the residents to vacate the “state land” within three days, failing which strict action would be taken against the encroachers. In a notice issued, the authorities warned the people who have allegedly encroached upon state land to remove encroachments […]









