Man dies in road accident in Sonamarg
Srinagar: A man lost his life in a road accident in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir Ganderbal district on Monday. An official said that a car (JK10B-1569) coming from Drass towards Sonamarg turned turtle and fell into a deep gorge near Bajri Nallah, in Zojila Axis. He said its driver, identified as Ansar Hussain Khan, […]
Body of missing labourer retrieved, one still missing
Srinagar: The body of one of two labourers who had gone missing following a boat capsize incident has been found. An official said that the body of one non-local labourer Ravi Kumar was recovered by locals while one is still missing. Notably a few days ago, a boat carrying nine capsized in the Hatiwara area […]
Wanted criminal slapped with PSA in Jammu
Jammu: A wanted criminal was booked under the stringent Public Safety Act and lodged in Jammu’s high-security Kot Bhalwal Jail, police said on Monday. Sonu alias Ranjha, a resident of Valmiki Colony, was named in a number of cases registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and […]
Muslim family donates land for approach road to ancient temple
Reasi/Jammu: Setting an example of communal harmony, a Muslim family has donated six kanals of their cultivable land for construction of an approach road to an ancient temple in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Rasool, one of the four brothers in the family, said their decision to voluntarily hand over the land […]
Drug peddler held in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesperson informed Monday. He said near ARTO office Kulgam, one Aaqib Hussain Bhat, son of Abdul Rashid Bhat, resident of Laisoo, Guddar, was arrested after 3.2 kgs of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. A case […]
J&K faces political turmoil and economic hardship: Omar Abdullah
Baramulla: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah, who is also the party’s candidate for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, Monday said that since August 5, 2019, the people of the region have been deprived of their rights, leading to rampant unemployment and suffering. Speaking at a public gathering in Sheeri here during a roadshow, Abdullah, accompanied […]
Apni Party workers allege deletion of active voters from list
Srinagar: A high voltage drama unfolded at a polling station in Srinagar after workers of Apni Party alleged ‘deletion’ of active voters from the voter list on Monday. The Apni Party workers claimed that the Booth Level Officer (BLO) in question had removed the active voters from the list, preventing them from exercising their right […]
ECI establishes 119 special polling stations in Srinagar PC
Initiative exhibits ECI’s unwavering dedication towards fostering inclusivity, sustainability in electoral process: CEO SRINAGAR: In a first-of-its-kind move towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 119 special polling stations of different categories for voters of Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC) which went for polling today in the fourth phase of General […]
Lok Sabha Elections Phase IV: Upholding Democracy: Kangan to Shopian show unwavering commitment to voting
SRINAGAR: In the heart of the picturesque Kashmir Valley, the twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian showcased a glimmer of hope, as the residents of Pulwama and Shopian Assembly Segment displayed an unwavering commitment to democracy by turning out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote. By participating in the electoral process, they […]
Dr Farooq Abdullah addresses election rally at Chowkibal
Says people continue to remain at receiving end of ruling BJP policies Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Modi’s decade of rule saw the institutionalisation of hate and prejudice against minorities, particularly Muslims. Dr Farooq said this while addressing an election rally at Chowkibal in the Karnah […]
