JAMMU — The first-ever selfie point with an installation ‘I love Jammu’ set up under the smart city mission at B C Road here was damaged by unidentified persons, following which an FIR was lodged in the case, officials said on Monday. The selfie point was inaugurated by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu Smart […]
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Amid chilling winter conditions, Kashmir to witness increase in power curtailment
SRINAGAR — Already facing unscheduled and prolonged power cuts, Kashmir is set to witness a further increase in power curtailment hours amid chilly winter conditions. Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a power cut schedule in various areas, according to which non-metered areas will face 6 to 7.5 hours of power cuts in […]
Man dies at GMC Anantnag, family alleges negligence
ANANTNAG — A 36-year-old man from remote Marwah area of Kishtwar dies, after which his family members and relatives staged protest and alleged negligence on part of doctors. The relatives said that they had shifted the patient in the hospital to get better facilities as there aren’t such facilities in Marwah area and if such […]
Even after 15 days of Hyderpora encounter, ADC yet to submit his report
SRINAGAR — The families of Hyderpora victims are pinning hopes on a magisterial probe even though the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) probing the incident is yet to submit his final report. The family of Hyderpora victims said that till now they don’t have any information about the submission of the report officially but are waiting […]
Blacklist Delhi based publishing house for trying to create communal disharmony: Grand Mufti
SRINAGAR — While calling for blacklisting of Delhi based publishing house, Grand Mufti Nasir ul Islam on Monday condemned depiction of certain material in textbook of History and Civics for class 7th. Nasir ul Islam said that this act is beyond tolerance and depiction of such material is against the Islam and have hurt the sentiments […]
Bar condemns publication of controversial Textbook for Class 7th, Demands stern action against Delhi based publishing house
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Srinagar has condemned depiction of certain content in History and Civics textbook of Class 7th by a Delhi based publishing house. In a statement, a spokesperson said that in a meeting of the Bar Association presided over by its chairman, advocate N.A. Ronga, it was […]
Kashmir vegetables, other Agri commodities showcased at Dubai (UAE)
SRINAGAR — Pursuing the Department’s vision of introducing/promoting the Kashmir based vegetables, spices, and other agriculture commodities on the global marketing platform, the Department of Agriculture Kashmir in collaboration with an international marketing group (Lulu Group) has showcased the Kashmir specific vegetables, spices, cereals, at Dubai (UAE). The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal said […]
Militant, his associate arrested in Sopore, says police
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security forces have arrested an active militant along with his associate in Sopore. In a statement issued to media, Police said that acting on specific input regarding presence of militant in Ningli area of Sopore, a cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 52RR and 177Bn […]
Omicron causes mild illness in vaccinated individuals: DAK
SRINAGAR — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said Omicron variant causes mild illness in individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. “If you have received both doses of Covid-19 vaccine, you are less likely to get severe disease from the new variant,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. The DAK […]
‘Kashmir is a prison’: Mehbooba Mufti stages dharna at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
SRINAGAR — Mehbooba Mufti on Monday staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest the alleged repression of people of Jammu and Kashmir and demanded that killing of innocents be stopped immediately, Press Trust of India reported. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said she decided to stage a dharna in […]









