Sangam- Sunil Kumar, an expert batmaker from Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, is among several master craftsmen lured to Sangam as manufacturers in this south Kashmir town have witnessed a surge in orders ahead of the Cricket World Cup that begins next week. While sales of bats made from Kashmir willow witness an uptick ahead of every […]
JAMMU, Sep 28: Meteorological Office on Thursday predicted light to moderate rain or snowfall over higher reaches at many places in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. The MeT office said light to moderate rain or snowfall over higher reaches is very likely to commence towards late evening or night at many places […]
Srinagar, Sep 28: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of the National Conference (NC) party, Omar Abdullah alleged on Thursday that the BJP was shying away from polls in the state for fear of being punished by voters. Speaking to media persons about the possible postponement of Panchayat and urban bodies’ elections […]
Srinagae: Government of India has ordered premature repatriation of IPS officer Rakesh Balwal to Manipur cadre. According to an order by Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, Balwal, IPS (MA- 2012) has been repatriated from AGMUT to Manipur cadre. The order has been passed following the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The […]
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 27: A camp to promote the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) scheme was held today at Panchayat Trewa of block Miran Sahib to help farmers adopt green energy and improve their livelihoods. The camp was organised on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, who had issued directives […]
Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken slew of initiatives to revamp administration and to bring common people closer to the administration. Dozens of online services have been introduced for the common people to provide them corruption free response to their grievances. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the quantum of response to […]
SRINAGAR: An army man was severely injured in a landmine blast along Line of Control in Rajouri district, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said that Naik Dheeraj Kumar Magrati, was injured after he accidentally stepped on a landmine, while on a patrolling duty in the forward area of LoC in the Nowshera sector. The injured army […]
Bandipora: Three shops were completely damaged and a firefighter injured in a nocturnal fire incident in Qazipora area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The fire broke out at around midnight in a shopping line in the Qazipora area, an official said, adding, soon after the F&ES Department was called in, which reached the site to […]
Anantnag: A mysterious explosion inside the vehicle carrying at Larkipora area of Doru in Anantnag district Wednesday left four persons injured. Officials said that the blast occurred this morning near a local market, causing panic among residents. The injured individuals, identified as non—JK residents were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Officials reached […]
Srinagar: The State Investigation Unit (SIA) on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple locations in South Kashmir’s Pulwama, Shopian and Anantnag districts. An official said that raids are being conducted in Litter area of Pulwama, Shirmal area of Shopian district and Anantnag district as well. He said that raids are underway in connection with investigation […]