SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast widespread rain and thunderstorm in plains and snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was inclement during last 24 hours as rain lashed the plains while higher reaches of the Union Territory including famous hill stations Sonamarg and Gulmarg received […]
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Gujrat police files cheating case against conman Kiran Patel, may take his custody
AHMEDABAD — The Ahmedabad Crime Branch in Gujarat state have registered a new FIR against Conman Kiran Patel who conned the security establishment in Kashmir into believing him to be a PMO official and got the requisite perks prior to his arrest earlier this month. An official told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com […]
10 packets of narcotics seized during an operation along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — Army on Friday claimed to have recovered a huge consignment of ten packets of Narcotics during an operation in Poonch Line of Control. “This is third major catch of narcotics in Poonch district in last two months as earlier two similar massive consignments have been recovered in areas along Line of Control with […]
On first Friday of Ramadan, thousands offer prayers at Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal Srinagar
SRINAGAR — On the first Friday of Ramadan 2023, the Muslims from different parts of Kashmir valley reached Jamia Masjid and Dargah Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar to offer Congregational (Friday) prayers. Today, the major Masjids and Shrines in the city witnessed huge rush of devotees during the Congregational (Friday) prayers. At Jamia Masjid Srinagar and […]
MeT forecasts rain in plains, snowfall in higher reaches of J&K from today
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir for next 48 hours. The weather was cloudy in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Widespread rain/thunderstorm with snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu […]
NIA gets 10-day custody of journalist Irfan Mehraj in alleged militant-funding case
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj, to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) custody for 10 days in an alleged NGO militant-funding case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), The New Indian Express reported. The freelance journalist, who has contributed to various national and international news organizations, […]
MeT forecasts generally cloudy weather in J&K for next 24 hours
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Thursday forecast generally cloudy weather in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was dry and clear in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light rain is likely in J&K during the next […]
At Ara-Koshipora Anantnag, Ultratech Home Solutions held contractors meeting
Sheikh Nadeem ANANTNAG — On Wednesday, the Ultratech Home Solutions held a contractors meeting at Winterfell Restaurant in Ara-Koshipora area in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the contractors and Ultratech Cement suppliers of Ara-Koshipora and its neighboring areas. It is important to note that UltraTech Cement Limited is a Mumbai-based […]
Mud house colapses in Poonch, woman injured
JAMMU — A woman suffered minor injuries after a house she was dwelling in collapsed allegedly after last night’s earthquake in Balnoi village of Poonch district, reports and officials said on Wednesday. The house at Balnoi village of Mankote Mendhar area in the Poonch district collapsed after last night’s 6.6 magnitude tremor shook it, leading […]
Search operation launched after BSF fires at Pakistani drone along IB in Samba
JAMMU — Soon after the Pakistani drone was fired upon by Border Security Force (BSF), a massive search operation was launched on Wednesday along the International Border in Samba district to ensure that there was no dropping of any weapons or narcotics. The BSF troops manning the Chamliyal border post in Ramgarh sub-sector picked up […]








