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Poverty-driven Kashmiri artisan breathes life into wood
Deeply drawn to learn the intricacies of the form, Ghulam Nabi Dar would work during the day to earn a living for his family while at night he would dabble in art.
We’re prepared for timely panchayat, ULB polls: J & K L-G Manoj Sinha
Srinagar: Facing criticism over delay in holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured people of the administration’s readiness to conduct elections in all panchayats and urban local bodies.
Sinha said…
BJP hits campaign trail, eyes 5 LS seats in Valley
Srinagar: The BJP has hit the campaign trail in Jammu and Kashmir with the aim of winning all five Lok Sabha seats in the Union Territory, senior party leader Ashok Kaul said on Saturday.
“We have started the work for the forthcoming…
70% decline in terrorism in J&K since Article 370 abrogation
J&K: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that after the abrogation of Article 370, there has been 70 per cent decline in terrorism-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and an 81 per cent reduction in civilian deaths.
In…
Republic Day celebrated across Kashmir
Internet on mobile devices was not suspended, which used to be a regular feature of the security drill after the 2005 IED blast, triggered by using a mobile phone, outside the venue of the Independence Day function here
Republic Day parade dress rehearsals held across Kashmir Valley
SRINAGAR: Full dress rehearsals for the Republic Day parade took place throughout Kashmir, including at Bakshi Stadium—the venue for the main function on Wednesday.
Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) VK Bidhuri, in the presence of…
Kashmir Valley remains in grip of cold wave
Pulwama: Intense cold wave, accompanied with prolonged dryness, has hit normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, with the locals, especially migrant workers and daily wagers, facing many difficulties.
The cold wave intensified in Kashmir as…
SIA files chargesheet against 12 in Kashmiri Pandit’s murder case
Pulwama: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday filed a chargesheet against 12 persons, including three militants who have already been killed, in connection with the murder of Kashmiri Pandit…
Several shops, houses gutted in massive fire at Ukhrall market in J-K’s Ramban
Several shops and houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out at a market in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said on Sunday.
No casualty has been reported in the blaze that erupted on Saturday night.
Fire…
Nirupam Madaan is AIIMS New Delhi’s first woman medical superintendent in 68 years
Madaan, currently professor in Department of Hospital Administration, hails from J-K
Security forces on alert after satellite phone activated
Amid high alert in J&K in view of two important events — Ram Temple consecration and Republic Day celebrations — the activation of a satellite phone in Samba district along the IB has rattled the security forces.
A Thuraya satellite…
Farooq Abdullah rules out delay in talks with INDIA bloc over seat sharing
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out any delay in talks with the INDIA bloc over the seat sharing in Jammu and Kashmir, adding talks had already begun in this direction.
Farooq's statement came after he…
Security grid strengthened ahead of temple consecration, Republic Day
In the wake of Ram Temple consecration on January 22 and Republic Day on January 26, security grid has been strengthened in Jammu.
Senior police officers are holding regular meetings and discussing the security situation.
Shakti Pathak,…
Travelers flock to this enchanted winter destination.
SRINAGAR: With no snow in famous tourist destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, an off-beat tourist destination Sinthan Pass in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district with awe-inspiring mountain pass covered with a thick film of…
BSF on maximum alert along Pakistan borders before Republic Day
The officials said, in the input intelligence agency indicated six types of threats on the India-Pakistan border on January 26 this year.
Panchayat, ULB poll in J&K after OBC reservation process concludes: L-G
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday asserted that panchayat and urban local bodies polls would “definitely” be conducted in the Union territory after the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is implemented.…
ED summons Farooq Abdullah for questioning in money laundering case
He is understood to have been called in connection with the federal agency's investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).
Unstable ice formation puts question mark on this year’s Chadar Trek
Jammu: Much anticipated Chadar Trek in Zanskar region of Ladakh is facing uncertainty this year and may be called off due to unstable ice formation. The trek takes place over the frozen Zanskar river.
Leh Deputy Commissioner Santosh…
Lt Governor faces flak as power-starved J&K leases electricity to Rajasthan project
“At a time when J&K is facing a severe power crisis never witnessed before, our hydro electric resources are being outsourced to other states.
Baig returns to PDP 4 years after quitting it
Former Lok Sanha MP Baig, 77, rejoined the PDP on the 8th death anniversary of party founder and former J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
