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NC’s Omar Abdullah, PDP’s Fayaz Mir file nomination papers for Baramulla Lok Sabha seat

NC’s Omar Abdullah, PDP’s Fayaz Mir file nomination papers for Baramulla Lok Sabha seat

Omar seeks votes against abrogation of Article 370; Mir asks him to explain reason for breaking PAGD Baramulla: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and former…

India lodges protest with China over its infra development in Shaksgam valley

New Delhi: India on Thursday said it has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam Valley in an…

LG flags off Road Safety Awareness Tour from Raj Bhawan

Reviews progress of Transit Accommodations for PM Package Employees Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Road Safety Awareness Tour “Mission Save Lives J&K…

 Centre should set timeline for restoration of statehood to J&K: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference vice-president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah should set a ‘timeline’ for restoration of…

CIK arrests youth trying to join terrorist ranks in Budgam: Police

Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested an alleged “radicalized” youth, who was on his way to join terror…

Centre turned J&K into a prison, distributed its assets to outsiders: Mehbooba Mufti

Rajouri/Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday attacked the BJP-led Centre and accused it of undermining the locals’ rights by granting power projects,…

Intruder might have been sent to test troops’ alertness: BSF IG on infiltration bid in J&K

Samba/Jammu: A senior BSF official on Thursday said an intruder killed along the International Border (IB) in Samba district might have been sent to carry…

Police attaches property of ‘terror handler’ in Baramulla

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have attached property belonging to a “terror handler based in Pakistan”, a police spokesperson informed Thursday. He said the property including…

Ailing man dies on way to hospital in Srinagar; locals blame traffic jam

Srinagar: A 27-year-old man died on the way in Sekidafar Srinagar with locals claiming that the patient couldn’t reach the hospital on time due to…

In the last 10 parliaments, 9 MPs were from NC alone; need new voices: Sajad Lone

Files nomination papers from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency   Baramulla: People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday filed nomination papers from the Baramulla Lok…

Centre turned J&K into a prison, distributed its assets to outsiders: Mehbooba Mufti

Centre turned J&K into a prison, distributed its assets to outsiders: Mehbooba Mufti

Rajouri/Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday attacked the BJP-led Centre and accused…

Intruder might have been sent to test troops’ alertness: BSF IG on infiltration bid in J&K

Intruder might have been sent to test troops’ alertness: BSF IG on infiltration bid in J&K

Samba/Jammu: A senior BSF official on Thursday said an intruder killed along the International Border…

Police attaches property of ‘terror handler’ in Baramulla

Police attaches property of ‘terror handler’ in Baramulla

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have attached property belonging to a “terror handler based in Pakistan”,…

Ailing man dies on way to hospital in Srinagar; locals blame traffic jam

Ailing man dies on way to hospital in Srinagar; locals blame traffic jam

Srinagar: A 27-year-old man died on the way in Sekidafar Srinagar with locals claiming that…

In the last 10 parliaments, 9 MPs were from NC alone; need new voices: Sajad Lone

In the last 10 parliaments, 9 MPs were from NC alone; need new voices: Sajad Lone

Files nomination papers from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency   Baramulla: People’s Conference president Sajad Gani…

NC-Cong joint candidate Haji Hanifa to contest with BJP’s Gyalson for Ladakh LS seat

NC-Cong joint candidate Haji Hanifa to contest with BJP’s Gyalson for Ladakh LS seat

Srinagar: In a significant development, the Congress and National Conference (NC) have jointly named Haji…

BJP candidate Tashi Gyalson files nomination for Ladakh LS seat

BJP candidate Tashi Gyalson files nomination for Ladakh LS seat

Leh:  BJP candidate Tashi Gyalson on Wednesday filed his nomination papers from the Ladakh parliamentary…

EC revises protocol on storage of symbol loading units after SC order

EC revises protocol on storage of symbol loading units after SC order

New Delhi:  The Election Commission has come out with a new protocol for handling and…

Seven properties belonging to ‘terror handlers based in Pakistan’ attached in Baramulla

Seven properties belonging to ‘terror handlers based in Pakistan’ attached in Baramulla

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla district on Wednesday attached seven properties belonging to “terror handlers based…

Don’t divide this country on basis of religion: Farooq Abdullah to PM Modi

Don’t divide this country on basis of religion: Farooq Abdullah to PM Modi

Rajouri/Jammu: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of…

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CS calls for enhancing overall efficiency of credit-linked schemes to benefit farmers

CS calls for enhancing overall efficiency of credit-linked schemes to benefit farmers

SRINAGAR: Underscoring the importance of effective implementation and monitoring optimal utilisation of resources allocated for agricultural development, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today emphasised the need for collaborative efforts towards streamlining…

J&K Election Deptt, LSA collaborate to enhance voter awareness for LS Polls

J&K Election Deptt, LSA collaborate to enhance voter awareness for LS Polls

SRINAGAR: In a significant collaborative effort to bolster voter awareness for the ongoing General Elections 2024, Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People and Nodal Officer for…

Secretary Civil Aviation reviews upgradation of facilities at Srinagar Airport

Secretary Civil Aviation reviews upgradation of facilities at Srinagar Airport

Assesses preparedness of Flight operations for Haj pilgrims SRINAGAR: Secretary Civil Aviation, Aijaz Asad, today reviewed the upgradation of the existing infrastructure, besides taking stock of other ongoing development works…

PFMS training conducted for J&K Planning and Finance Officers

SRINAGAR: The J&K Finance Department today organized a training program on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance PFMS Division New Delhi and SD…

CS takes stock of rural households coverage under JJM

CS takes stock of rural households coverage under JJM

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed progress on providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to the beneficiaries under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across the districts of J&K. The meeting…

Labour Day celebrated across J&K

Labour Day celebrated across J&K

JAMMU: The Labour Day, celebrated to honour the invaluable contribution of workers, was marked with fervour and gratitude to workers across J&K. A function was also organised at Akhnoor in…

Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegation calls on LG

Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegation calls on LG

SRINAGAR: Ramesh Nathalal Vaghasia, President, The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with office bearers of SGCCI met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. The meeting…

SMC clarifies on news item ‘Despite relocation, vendor chaos prevails at Children Hospital Bemina’

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation today issued a clarification in response to the news item published by a local English daily titled, ‘Despite relocation, vendor chaos prevails at Children Hospital…

JKAACL dedicates 34th Balidaan Diwas to Amar Shaheed Sarwanand Koul Premi

JKAACL dedicates 34th Balidaan Diwas to Amar Shaheed Sarwanand Koul Premi

Artists’ recognition crucial towards preserving region’s rich cultural heritage: Chief Secretary JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organised the 34th Balidaan Diwas in tribute…

Justice Tashi Rabstan reviews facilities at Open Shelter Home for Girls, Phulwari

Justice Tashi Rabstan reviews facilities at Open Shelter Home for Girls, Phulwari

SRINAGAR: To review the functioning and operational protocols of childcare institutions, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority), today…

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Advisor Bhatnagar inspects the progress of establishment of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra

Advisor Bhatnagar inspects the progress of establishment of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today visited Teacher Bhawan to inspect ongoing works related to the establishment of…

Chairman J&K Sikh Coordination Committee calls on LG

Chairman J&K Sikh Coordination Committee calls on LG

SRINAGAR: S. Ajit Singh, Chairman, J&K Sikh Coordination Committee today called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. He…

General & Security Observers for 2-Srinagar PC review poll preparedness at Pulwama

General & Security Observers for 2-Srinagar PC review poll preparedness at Pulwama

PULWAMA: As the General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 are approaching, General Observer for 2-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Mukul Kumar and Security…

Dulloo reviews IT Dept’s initiatives aimed at enhancing citizen services, govt efficiency

SRINAGAR: Advocating the need for making government services more accessible and impactful for the common masses, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today emphasized enhanced focus on strengthening the grievance redressal mechanism,…

Apni Party holds poll rally in Shopian

Srinagar: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, said that the leaders of both the NC and the PDP desire to continue their family rule in Jammu and…

Secretary Health chairs Executive Committee meeting of State Health Society, NHM

Secretary Health chairs Executive Committee meeting of State Health Society, NHM

RINAGAR: Secretary of Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today chaired the Executive Committee meeting of the State Health Society, National Health Mission, regarding the execution…

Adieu bid to Hakeem Ghulam Mohammad of info deptt

Adieu bid to Hakeem Ghulam Mohammad of info deptt

Baramulla: The Department of Information and Media bids a fond farewell to the esteemed Senior Assistant, Hakeem Ghulam Mohammad of Shrakwara Baramulla, as he gracefully concludes his 40-year journey of…

PDP vows to make Kashmir jail-free and cases-free if voted: Waheed Parra

PDP vows to make Kashmir jail-free and cases-free if voted: Waheed Parra

Srinagar: The People’s Democratic Party Youth president and Parliament candidate for the Srinagar-Pulwama constituency, Waheed ur Rehman Parra, here on Wednesday made a resolute commitment to secure the release of…

Apni Party does not believe in politics of confrontation, says Ghulam Hassan Mir

Apni Party does not believe in politics of confrontation, says Ghulam Hassan Mir

Srinagar: Apni Party’s Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, on Wednesday, said that his party does not believe in the politics of confrontation that harms the interests of the people;…

General & Police Observers for Srinagar PC visit Ganderbal

General & Police Observers for Srinagar PC visit Ganderbal

Review election preparedness; assess functioning of Media Monitoring Cell GANDERBAL: The General Observer for 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Mukul Kumar along with Police Observer, Sandeep Singh Chauhan today visited Ganderbal…

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Methods of portrait drawing

Portrait drawing is a wonderful skill that every artist wants to learn. Faces express ones physical…

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