J&K signs MoU with Dubai govt for real estate, industrial development

A significant move towards rapid development, industrial growth in J&K: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

The step reaffirms commitment to build self-reliant J&K: LG Srinagar, Oct 18: Government of Jammu & Kashmir Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Dubai for developing the industrial sector and various business enterprises in the UT. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public […]

Following attacks, scores of non-local labourers on way out

Some say, though they are scared, won’t leave

Srinagar: In the wake of killings of non-locals in Kashmir, hundreds of non-J&K residents, who were working in the Valley, have decided to flee. Those who have left or are leaving Kashmir because of fear, however, are all praise for the hospitality of the Kashmiri people. Many who continue to stay put in Kashmir urged […]

J&K reports 75 new cases, 2 deaths

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 75 fresh cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the virus tally and death toll to 3,31,137 and 4,428 respectively, officials said. Of the 75 fresh cases, 63 were from Kashmir and 12 from the Jammu division of the union territory, they said. […]

Srinagar airport going international from Oct 23rd

Ensure meticulous regulation, management at Srinagar International Airport: Div Com

Srinagar: The operation of international flights from Srinagar airport will start from October 23rd which will connect Kashmir directly with rest of the world, an official press release informed Monday. It said the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today held a meeting regarding operation of international flights from Srinagar International Airport and necessary arrangements […]

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi: Limited number of devotees to participate in prayers at Hazratbal: CEO Wakf Board

Srinagar: In wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the limited number of devotees will be allowed to participate in night-long prayers on Monday at Hazratbal on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wakf Board, Mufti Farid-ud-din said it has been decided to allow only a limited number of devotees at the shrine […]

Search in Poonch forests continue; exchange of fire reported

Poonch: The encounter between security forces and militants at Bhata Dhurian village of Mendhar in Poonch district entered fifth straight day Monday with heavy gunfire rattling the area. So far the death toll of soldiers killed in Bhata Dhurian and Dera Ki Gali encounters has reached nine. Quoting an official KNO reported that for the […]

Two Rohingyas detained outside Army camp in Jammu

Jammu: Two Rohingya Muslims were detained for questioning after they were found moving in a suspicious manner near an Army camp in the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Monday. Abdul Amin (43) and Abdul Salam (34), putting up in Teli Basti area of Bari Brahmana, were picked up outside the Army installation at Purmandal […]

Man absconding for 15 years arrested

Kishtwar: Police in Kishtwar on Monday claimed to have arrested one more absconder, who was evading his arrest for the last 15 years. According to a statement, police during raids on some locations arrested the absconder Aman Verma, son of Moti Lal of Kathua, who is evading arrest from the last 15 years. Images News […]