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5 persons fall into well in Kupwara, 2 dead, 3 hospitalised

3 men fall in well in Budgam village, rescue op launched

BSF opens fire on suspected Pak drone near LoC in Poonch

GPS tracking device put on LeT terror associate in Barmmulla: Police

Husband ‘kills’ wife in Tangdgar, arrested

Fire breaks out in two commercial buildings in Srinagar

PDD employee dies of electrocuted in Sopore

2 drug peddlers held in Budgam

Fire engulfs forest areas of Kathua, Rajouri

DSEJ orders summer vacation for govt and private schools

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As heatwave persists in Jammu, summer vacation announced for schools in region

Jammu: As the weatherman predicted the continuation of a heatwave in the Jammu region for the next seven days, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on…

Doctors warn of heatstroke risks as temperatures soar, advise precautions

Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting unabated, health officials are insisting that people should be careful and prevent the incidence of heatstroke. The heatstroke occurs…

Two hybrid terrorists held for attack on tourists in Pahalgam: Police

“Properties of two “terror handlers” attached in Baramulla” Srinagar: Security forces in Anantnag district have arrested two “hybrid terrorists” for the attack in Pahalgam earlier…

Contractors having ‘separatist relatives’ can’t be barred from govt tenders: J&K High Court

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled in favour of contractors previously delisted for being relatives of militants and separatists,…

HM’s assertion “no govt jobs for relatives of terrorists, stone-pelters” can be revoked under general amnesty in future: J&K BJP

Srinagar: With Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring that no family member of “terrorists and stone pelters will be eligible for government jobs” here, the…

Nawaz Sharif says Pak ‘violated’ agreement with India signed by him and Vajpayee in 1999

Lahore: Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had “violated” an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari…

2019 temple priest murder case solved, main accused nabbed from Haryana: Police

Jammu: Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a five-year-old murder case of a temple priest with the arrest of the main accused from Haryana.…

HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed an FIR after a settlement between the parties in a case of sexual harassment of…

38 minors engaged in begging, child labour rescued in Jammu

Jammu: Thirty-eight minors engaged in begging and child labour were rescued here by the district administration, officials said on Tuesday. The Jammu district administration recently…

No family member of terrorists, stone-pelters will get govt job in J&K: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist or close relatives of stone-pelters will get government jobs…

Nawaz Sharif says Pak ‘violated’ agreement with India signed by him and Vajpayee in 1999

Lahore: Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had “violated” an agreement…

2019 temple priest murder case solved, main accused nabbed from Haryana: Police

Jammu: Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a five-year-old murder case of a temple…

HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed an FIR after a settlement…

38 minors engaged in begging, child labour rescued in Jammu

Jammu: Thirty-eight minors engaged in begging and child labour were rescued here by the district…

No family member of terrorists, stone-pelters will get govt job in J&K: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any…

PM Modi offers ‘special congratulations’ to Anantnag-Rajouri voters on record turnout

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered “special congratulations” to voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok…

Mercury hovers above 30°C in much of Kashmir; Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C

Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting, Qazigund, the gateway town of the Valley recorded the…

J&K Hajj 2024: Final batch departs, 273 pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia

Srinagar: The final batch of 273 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departed from Srinagar…

After highest voter turnout in J&K in 35 yrs, CEC says assembly polls to be held soon

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday said the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir…

J&K govt inks pact with IIM Jammu for driving governance transformation

Initiative will accelerate growth, development: Chief Secretary Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir’s Planning, Development and…

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Implement intensive measures to curb malpractices of overcharging tourist: Div Com to officers

Over Rs 14 lac realized from erring transporters, service providers since Jan SRINAGAR: In an intensive effort to further leverage the blooming Tourism Industry of Kashmir and eliminate malpractice of…

Health Secretary vows support for IFS efforts on infertility awareness, academic research

Felicitates Dr Syed Sajjad; first from J&K to be elected to NIFS Council SRINAGAR: In recognition of Dr Syed Sajjad’s achievement as the first doctor from Jammu & Kashmir elected…

Dr Farooq condemns fresh Israeli offensive in Rafah

Asks New Delhi to live up to its commitments to the cause of Palestine Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday…

Power curtailment schedule withdrawn with immediate effect, 24×7 power supply in smart metered areas: MD JPDCL

JAMMU: Managing Director JPDCL Vikas Kundal issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn immediately. The Public Notice issued by the MD JPDCL reads: “In view…

CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to review progress on the utilization of funds released after the passing of Vote on Account (VoA)…

KPDCL serves notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing

1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months, Rs 27.74 cr fine imposed against violators SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal…

Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani & Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (R.A): Div Com to Officers

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of Mela Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla Ganderbal…

IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs

SRINAGAR: Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology department have recommended the cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu…

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur

SRINAGAR: Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements put in place for the Counting of Vote for Srinagar Lok…

Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K

SRINAGAR: In a path-breaking initiative, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of an empowered committee for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization…

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DGP makes surprise visit to SIA Jammu

Reviews its working, interacts with officials Jammu: The Director General of Police, J&K, R.R Swain during a surprise visit to State…

BJP committed to uphold Babasaheb’s Constitution of India: Rana

DINANAGAR (GURDASPUR PUNJAB): Underscoring the huge role of Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar in shaping the democratic framework of the world’s…

Police attaches properties of drug peddlers in Shopian

Srinagar: Police have attached properties worth crores of two notorious drug peddlers acquired from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic…

5 drug peddlers held

Srinagar: Police have arrested five drug peddlers in Budgam, Sopore and Baramulla and recovered contraband, psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. In Budgam, 35 Bn CRPF…

Passing out event for first batch of MBBS, BSc paramedical students held at GMC Bla

BARAMULLA: A memorable passing out event was held today at Government Medical College, Baramulla, for the first batch of MBBS and BSc paramedical students, marking a significant milestone in their…

Secretary Health reviews functioning of Health Department at Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Secretary of Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today convened a meeting to review the functioning of the Health department in the district. Dr. Syed Abid…

‘World Economic Forum’: KU student to attend ‘Global Shapers Annual Summit’

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced that Syed Uzma Hamid, a postgraduate student from the Department of Social Work, has been selected to attend the prestigious ‘Global Shapers…

Dr Mir Mushtaq receives WHO Award for outstanding services in tobacco control in Kashmir

Becomes the first doctor to receive such an award from UT of J&K SRINAGAR: Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious World Health Organisation…

IGNOU starts admission process for July 2024 session

Srinagar: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for its various academic programs for the July 2024 admission cycle. The process started on May 15, introducing…

KU announces admissions for 4-year B Tech for session 2024

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced admissions for its 4-year B Tech programmes for the academic session 2024 at the Institute of Technology (IoT), Zakura Campus. The programmes…