Kashmiri santoor craftsman elated by Padma Shri award, feels recognition came too late
Srinagar: Santoor craftsman Ghulam Mohammad Zaz, who was conferred with the Padma Shri award on the eve of Republic Day, on Thursday expressed happiness at the recognition for his art but feels it has come a bit too late. “I am extremely happy about getting the Padma Shri but I would have been happier if […]
BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets along IB in Jammu on Republic Day
Jammu: The BSF and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets and greetings at various outposts along the International Border in Jammu on the occasion of India’s 74th Republic Day on Thursday, officials said. The Border Security Force offered sweets to Pakistan Rangers and they reciprocated, the officials said. The exchange of sweets took place at border outposts […]
Slain J&K policeman awarded Shaurya Chakra
Srinagar: Conferred with the Shaurya Chakra on the eve of Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh, officials say had killed a group of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Baramulla district before laying down his life. “Constable Sheikh, alias ‘Bindaas’, of Uri (in Baramulla) made the supreme sacrifice while neutralising three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists during […]
Uri director, terror attack martyrs among 32 selected for J&K awards
Jammu: Uri film director Aditya Dhar, cricketer Umran Malik, and top tennis player Ankita Raina were among 32 people selected for the government awards in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The award announced as part of the 74th Republic Day also included Deepak Kumar and Saroj Bala, who were killed during an attack in Dhangri […]
Snowfall continues in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar: Snowfall continued in several parts of Kashmir while a cloud cover over the Valley led to an increase in minimum temperatures, Met officials here said on Thursday. The resort town of Gulmarg, however, continued to reel under sub-zero temperatures. Light to moderate snowfall was recorded at several places of Kashmir — especially in the […]
J&K’s R Day tableau displays ‘Naya Jammu-Kashmir’, Amarnath cave shrine
New Delhi: The making of a ‘Naya Jammu and Kashmir’ and ancient Amarnath cave shrine were the main themes of the J&K Republic Day tableau that rolled down the Kartavya Path amid patriotic fervour at the ceremonial boulevard. The decked up float also showcased the resurgence in tourism in the Union territory in the last […]
Bharat Jodo Yatra to resume from Banihal, enter Kashmir on Friday
Srinagar: The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from the highway town of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a day’s break. “The Bharat Jodo Yatra will resume from Banihal tomorrow morning. We will make up the distance that we could not do yesterday,” Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh […]
On RD, LG extends greetings to people
Participates in National Voters’ Day celebrations
Jammu: On the eve of 74th Republic Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and felicitations to the people. “I extend warm greetings to all. I convey my special greetings to members of Jammu Kashmir Police, Armed Forces, CAPFs and emergency responders. I also wish and congratulate all our sportspersons who have participated […]
Authorities demolish outer wall of NC leader Sagar’s house in Srinagar
Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday demolished an outer wall and a structure at residence of National Conference general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar near the airport here, claiming it was built on the State land. Officials said the outer wall and the main gate as well as the entry of the guard room of Sagar’s […]
Boundaries of all administrative units in J&K frozen till completion Census 2021
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the freezing of boundaries of all administrative units, including districts and tehsils, in the Union Territory till the completion of the Census 2021, officials said. The step is aimed to pave the way for the process of conducting the census in J&K, they said. “In exercise of […]
