BANDIPORA — In a shocking incident, an elderly man died while waiting in a queue to submit old age pension form in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the man suddenly collapsed while he was waiting in queue to submit old age pension form at Tehsil Social […]
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Two days ahead of ‘Chillai Kalan’ Kashmir shivers with biting cold
SRINAGAR — Dry cold weather with night temperatures remaining below the freezing point in Ladakh and Kashmir is expected to continue during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Tuesday. “Dry cold weather with sub-zero night temperature is likely to continue in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours,” an official […]
Three Lashkar militants killed in Shopian encounter
SRINAGAR — Three militants, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit were killed in an encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Munjh Marg area of Zainapora in Shopian district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation […]
New Land Laws: 58 out of 59 structures in Gulmarg set to face axe, say hoteliers
SRINAGAR — Gulmarg—a famous ski-resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, witnessing a huge flow of tourists throughout the year, especially in winters, will face a serious ramifications in case there is no revocation of the decision taken by the government about ending the owners right to hold on to properties on lease in Jammu and […]
Nine students of Kathua school participated in NASA global asteroid search campaign
JAMMU — In the first, nine students of a private school in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district participated in a global asteroid search campaign as part of NASA’s citizen science project. The campaign was organised by Delhi-based Homi Lab in association with the International Astronomical search collaboration (IASC) from October 21 to November 15, Homi […]
LeT militant associate arrested in Baramulla, says police
SRINAGAR — Police on Monday said that it along with Army arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba militant associate in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. In a handout, the police said that based on a specific input, an operation was carried out on 18.12.22 by joint parties of police and 32 RR, leading to arrest of one militant associate […]
Anganwari workers protest in Sopore against new HR Policy
SOPORE — Aganwari workers in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday held a protest demonstration against the newly approved Human Resource (HR) Policy, demanding the policy be revoked. Protestors while talking to the news agency KNO said the policy framed by the government is totally unacceptable and should be revoked immediately. “If […]
Cold, dry weather with sub-zero temperature to continue in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Cold and dry weather with sub-zero temperatures continued in Kashmir and Ladakh during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Monday that same conditions were expected to continue. “Cold dry weather with morning haze is expected to continue in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours,” an official […]
Dry, cold weather to continue in J&K: MeT
SRINAGAR — Cold and dry weather with sub-zero night temperatures continued in Ladakh region and the Valley during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Sunday that same conditions are likely to continue. “Dry, cold weather is likely to continue in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours,” an official […]
14 J&K fast bowlers on 2023’s IPL auction list
SRINAGAR — As many as 14 Jammu and Kashmir bowlers have registered for the upcoming Indian Premiere League (IPL) mini-auction. Overall, 21 players from Jammu and Kashmir will go under the hammer. The fast bowler from J&K Umran Malik has already made a mark for himself by debuting for Team India after featuring in the […]








