SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department office on Sunday forecast widespread rain and in Kashmir division and dry weather in Jammu division. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, “Kashmir valley is likely to witness rain/snow while the weather would be dry with […]
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Pulwama youth selected to join Best Diplomats in International Conference in Dubai
PULWAMA — A youth hailing from Pulwama district of South Kashmir has been selected to join Best Diplomats for International Conference in Dubai (UAE). The Socio-Political Reformist Arshad Bhat has been selected as best diplomat for International Conference which is going to be held in Dubai. The Conference is organised by New York Based United […]
Sajad Lone writes to LG Sinha, urges him to issue formal, unambiguous order
SRINAGAR — Amid the ongoing eviction drive in Jammu and Kashmir, People Conference president Sajad Lone Saturday wrote a letter to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urging him to issue a formal and unambiguous order, which spares the poor and makes a distinction between possession borne out of necessity and possession borne out of land grab. […]
Light to moderate rain, snow in J&K: MeT
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department office on Saturday predicted widespread light to moderate rain, snow in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. Rain and snow lashed J&K during the last 24 hours. “Widespread light to moderate rain/snow is expected in J&K during the next 24 hours,” IANS quoted an official of the MeT […]
Six employees dismissed for obtaining jobs on fake degrees
SRINAGAR — Government has dismissed six employees for secured jobs on fake degrees in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. They told news agency KDC that six Junior Statistical assistants of the Planning and Monitoring department who had obtained jobs on the basis of ‘fake degrees’ were dismissed from the […]
Waqt Board orders valuation of commercial properties across J&K
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 […]
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 […]







