Over 8 lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2018; revellers throng Gulmarg
Srinagar, Dec 30: New Year revellers are thronging Kashmir’s ski-resort at Gulmarg, known as ‘Switzerland of Asia’, with the hotels at famous winter destination fully booked, bringing cheer to the tourism players in the Valley. As such there has been an improvement in tourist arrivals this year, with over 8 lakh people including 50,000 foreigners […]
Searches launched in Kreeri forest area
Baramulla, Dec 30: Government forces laid a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Satarseran Dandmoh forest area of Kreeri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday during which a few gunshots were also heard. The searches were later also extended to residential areas, local sources said. They said several gunshots were heard at Satarseran Dandmoh […]
Police patrol attacked in Pulwama
Pulwama, Dec 30: Militants attacked a patrolling party of the police in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town Sunday evening. A police official said that militants fired at a joint patrol of the police and the CRPF in Pulwama town around 5 pm. He said that there were no reports of any injury or loss of life. […]
‘Criminal’ held with country-made pistol in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 30: A man, wanted in several cases, has been arrested with a country-made pistol after a brief chase here, police said on Sunday. Ajeet Raj was noticed roaming under suspicious circumstances by a police party engaged in checking of vehicles at Talab Tillo area of the city Saturday evening, a police official said. […]
Catering to 3500 households, Budgam’s vital PHC functions only for 6 hours
Surasyar (Budgam), Dec 31: The Primary Health Centre (PHC) Surasyar in Chadoora area of Budgam district is giving tough time to thousands of people as it remains open only from 10 am to 4 pm. Around 17 kms from Chadoora and 27 kms from Budgam townships, Surasyar PHC has a sound infrastructure and is equipped […]
Governor attends Losar celebrations; terms Ladakh a land of peace, Extends Losar greetings
Jammu, December 30: Governor Satya Pal Malik attended Losar celebrations at Abhinav Theatre here today. The function was organized by All Ladakh Students Association Jammu (ALSAJ) to celebrate the festival. Highlighting the significance of Losar, Governor observed Losar is the most significant socio-religious event of Ladakh region which is marked by ancient rituals, music, folk […]
Vehicle with illicit timber seized, three arrested in Baramulla
Baramulla: The Forest Protection Force (FPF) on Sunday seized a truck ferrying illicit timber and arrested three persons. Official sources said that a team of FPF had laid a naka at Ladoora-Jahama crossing and seized aTata Mobile bearing registration number JK05 B 1315 carrying illicit timber. Sources said that the naka party arrested three persons […]
Quarry workers protest against lease of minor mineral rights in Ganderbal
Ganderbal Dec 30 : Hundrends of quarry workers of Wahidpora and Gangerhuma today hit streets here to protest against SRO -105 which regulates mining of minor minerals in J&K. The people associated with quarrying in Ganderbal have time and again apposed SRO-105.Today the protesters assembled near Nallah Sindh in Wahidpora and raised slogans against authorities. […]
Excellence in academics only way forward for youth: Advisor Ganai
JAMMU, DECEMBER 30: Commenting on the improved pass percentage in the recently-announced Matriculation results by J&K State Board of School Education (JKBOSE), Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today stated that excellence in academics is the only hope for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir and way forward to an assured career in various […]
Cong, others set to oppose Triple Talaq bill in RS Today
New Delhi, Dec 30: The contentious triple talaq bill seeking to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among Muslims is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha Monday, even as the Congress has said it will not allow its passage in the present form. The ruling BJP has issued a whip in the Upper […]
