SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast widespread light to moderate rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, widespread light to moderate rain/snow is likely in J&K during the next […]
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Ancient stone sculptures found in Doda
JAMMU — Several stone sculptures, believed to be thousands of years old, were found in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The sculptures were found buried 10 feet in the ground when some villagers of Siwli in Gandoh sub-division were excavating the place to find a water source, the official […]
Delhi HC adjourns hearing on Asiya Andrabi’s plea against property seizure
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the pleas by two Kashmiri separatists Sofi Fehmeeda and Asiya Andrabi against National Investigation Agency (NIA) for seizure of their car and house in Jammu and Srinagar cities, respectively. On the request of the counsel for appellants, the court adjourned the matter for […]
LG Manoj Sinha launched Jio 5G services in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched Jio 5G services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. “The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha launched Jio True 5G services today, at Raj Bhawan in Jammu,” Jio said in a statement. A Jio spokesperson said the telco has provided employment to […]
Exempt schools from Property Tax: PSAJK to J&K Govt
SRINAGAR — Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has asked the Jammu and Kashmir Government to exempt educational institutes from the ambit of property tax. The Association said that the schools have suffered a lot during the last few years and this has plunged majority of educational institutes into a financially precarious situation. […]
School timing changed in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The School Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday changed the timing of schools in Srinagar city. Mohmmad Iqbal Mir (KAS) Under Secretary to Government School Education Department in an order said, I am directed to convey approval of the department for change of school timings in Srinagar City from 9:00 […]
Two local militants, armyman killed in Awantipora encounter
SRINAGAR — Two local militants, among them one was involved in killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in Achhan village of Pulwama district and one armyman was was killed in an encounter in Awantipora. The encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Padgampora area of Awantipora in Pulwama district during the intervening night of […]
MeT forecasts rain, snow in Jammu and Kashmir during next 48 hours
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. The weather was dry in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, presently, overcast in whole J&K. February 28 to March 2 light to moderate Snowfall/Rain (thunderstorm with rain […]
Airtel launches 5G Service in four more districts of J&K
SRINAGAR — Bharti Airtel, one of the major telecom operators in India, launched 5G Internet services in four more districts of Jammu & Kashmir UT thereby providing the ultra fast internet service to a total of 13 towns across the union territory. The four new districts to get 5G services are Katra, Anantnag, Baramulla, and […]
Encounter in Awantipora, militant killed
SRINAGAR — A militant has been killed in an encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Padgampora area of Awantipora in Pulwama district on Tuesday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Padgampora area of Awantipora following the inputs […]








