Safety from the scams, frauds and rackets
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri In an era marked by globalization and technological advancements, the pursuit of lucrative job opportunities has led many individuals to explore employment options beyond their borders. However, a dark underbelly has emerged in the form of fraudulent job scams, preying on the dreams and aspirations of innocent people. From admission scams […]
Book review: The nuanced Art of ‘Sirah’ writing
By: Hakeem Misbah An extensive research on the Sīrah (Biography of Prophet ﷺ) has been conducted by both Muslim and non-Muslim scholars, resulting in diverse perspectives. Numerous authors have explored the life of the Prophet ﷺ, with mixed flavours—some based on biased research and some based on unbiased research. One among the non-Muslim voices who […]
Terrorist module tasked to kill off-duty policemen busted; 3 arrested: DGP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Sunday said that police have busted the terrorist module tasked to kill off-duty policemen in Srinagar. He said three terrorists have been arrested who were involved in the attack on a police constable at Bemina, Srinagar on December 9. Addressing a press conference at […]
Night temp improves further, Gulmarg coldest place at minus 6.0 degree Celsius
Srinagar: The night temperature has improved further across Kashmir while Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort was coldest at minus 6.0 degree Celsius. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the sub-zero temperature has been recorded across all the stations while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir shivered at minus 0.5 degree Celsius. Qazigund, […]
Duly approved leave doesn’t lead to service break, rules J&K High Court
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that an approved leave of any nature – maternity or otherwise – shouldn’t be considered as a service break and that the employee should be considered as being in active service. The court clarified that the act of taking leave, irrespective of its kind, […]
Gulmarg, other high reaches receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall while the plains were lashed by rains on Saturday. A feeble western disturbance hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday afternoon, officials said, adding that a few areas in the higher reaches of the valley experienced light to moderate snowfall under its influence. […]
8 old mortar shells detected in Jammu border belt
Jammu: Eight old mortar shells were found during excavation in a field in the border areas of Jammu district on Saturday, officials said. The rusted 83 mm shells were dug out carefully after locals brought the matter to the police in Pallanwala border area of Akhnoor sector, they said. The bomb disposal squads were called […]
Mughal Road closed due to fresh snowfall
Poonch: Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu division, was closed due to fresh snowfall on Saturday, officials said. They said that there was fresh snowfall at several places along the road including Pir Ki Gali, leading to the closure of the thoroughfare. Earlier this year, […]
Unidentified man killed in Bijbehara accident
Bijbehara: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a vehicle at Donipora Sangam area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag on Saturday evening. An official told the news agency KNO that an accident took place at Donipora Sangam when a vehicle bearing registration number (JK19-6746) hit an unidentified person. He said the man […]
Three drug peddlers arrested in Sopore, Kulgam: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said to have arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesman in a statement issued here today said, in Sopore, a police party of Police Post Warpora at a checkpoint established at Dangerpora Adpuji Mohalla apprehended a drug […]
