JKSSB to conduct CBT for various posts from March 16 to April 5
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is conducting a Computer Based Written Test (CBT) for various posts from March 16th to April 5th, 2023 at various examination centers in Jammu and Kashmir, an official press release informed Wednesday. It said the examination has been scheduled to be conducted in multiple batches at […]
NPP’s Harsh Dev Singh calls for united fight for restoration of J&K’s statehood
Jammu: National Panthers Party leader and ex-minister Harsh Dev Singh Wednesday called for unity among political parties to seek revival of statehood and restoration of a democratically elected government in Jammu and Kashmir. He alleged the BJP was breaking the opposition by its “divide and rule policy” to continue its “political hegemony” in the Union […]
Farooq Abdullah supports Kapil Sibal’s ‘Insaaf’ platform
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal’s newly-launched platform ‘Insaaf Ke Sipahi’. “Sibal sahab is a veteran leader and a seasoned lawyer. He is considered an important voice of the opposition, and his talk of bringing opposition parties and leaders together should be welcomed. There is nothing better […]
Mining block allottees in Reasi booked for cheating
Jammu: Several allottees of mining blocks of minor minerals in Reasi district were booked for cheating, police said on Wednesday. The accused were allegedly selling sand and Bajri using fake bills and receipts, they said. The action followed reliable information that the allottees of mining blocks at Arnas and other areas were selling construction material […]
Promise to reverse decisions not in interests of J&K people if voted to power: Apni Party chief
Srinagar: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari Wednesday promised to reverse all such decisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Administration that are not in the interests of the people if his party comes to power. Interacting with reporters after a function here to celebrate the party’s third foundation day, he said if his party forms government […]
Women hunt for ‘pink toilets’ in ‘smart’ Srinagar!
Srinagar: The Srinagar Smart City aspires to use innovative and inclusive solutions to “enhance the quality of life for its citizens”. However, the situation could not be more different when it comes to facilities for women, particularly ‘pink toilets’ for them. Smart cities cannot be “smart” if there is a dearth of amenities for women, […]
Traffic resumes on Jmu-Sgr national highway
Banihal: The two-way traffic was on Wednesday allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway which was hit by a massive landslide in Ramban district the previous day resulting in the death of one person and injuries to six commuters, officials said. The strategic 270-km highway was cleared of the debris by road clearance agencies late Tuesday […]
Met predicts mainly dry weather in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperature recorded a rise in Jammu and Kashmir barring Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Kupwara on Wednesday, officials said. Quoting an official of the meteorological department, GNS reported that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.5°C against 3.3°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for […]
Active COVID-19 cases cross 3,000-mark in India
New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 326 fresh coronavirus cases, while the active cases crossed the 3,000-mark after 67 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country’s COVID-19 death toll stands at 5,30,775, while the active cases increased to 3,076, the data updated at 8 am stated. The […]
Drug-peddler held in Budgam
Srinagar: A drug-peddler was arrested in Budgam, and contraband substance recovered from his possession, police informed Wednesday. A police party during naka checking at Badran crossing intercepted a load-carrier (JK04G-3637) driven by one Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohi-u-Din Sheikh, resident of Badran. During the search, 250 grams of cannabis-like substance was recovered from […]
