JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday visited Kathua in Jammu to inspect Waqf managed properties and assets in the district. Dr Andrabi was accompanied by Waqf Board Chief Executive Officer Dr Sayed Majid Jahangir and Administrator Mudassir Iqbal and other board dignitaries. Dr Andrabi had a tour of […]
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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 […]
J&K woman Sargam Koushal bags Mrs World 2022 title
JAMMU — Jammu woman Sargam Koushal, representing India, was on Sunday crowned the Mrs World at a gala event in Las Vegas, USA. Mrs Koushal trumped contestants from 63 countries to bring the title back to India after 21 years. Sharing the news on Instagram, the managing organisation of the Mrs India pageant said, “The […]
Ex-militant involved in selling drugs in Doda arrested: Police
SRINAGAR — A former militant was arrested in Bagli Modh area of Doda district for selling drugs in the area, police said here on Sunday. In a statement, police said that on November 11 a case FIR No. 88/2022 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Gandoh in which one drug peddler namely […]
70-year-old man found dead inside train in Samba
JAMMU — The body of a 70-year-old man was found in a train in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, an official of the Government Railway Police said. The unidentified man was found dead in the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train, travelling from Pathankot to Udhampur, at the Samba Railway Station, the 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 […]
Portion of under-construction tunnel collapses in Ramban
RAMBAN — A portion of an under-construction tunnel on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Marog Ramban district has collapsed, while no loss of life was reported. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the portion of new tunnel-1 collapsed last evening. He said the tunnel is part of four lane project of the highway and […]
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 […]









