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Srinagar, March 30 Rain in the plains and snowfall in higher areas continued in Kashmir on Monday, as the latest spell of precipitation has reduced the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here.Light to moderate rain lashed most parts of the Kashmir Valley, while some...

Kathua/Jammu, March 29 PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday that she is praying for Iran to emerge victorious in the West Asia conflict, and for the war to end quickly, arguing that this is essential to restore stability and curb "escalating" inflation.She also accused the National...

Fresh snowfall in many areas of the higher reaches of Kashmir has led to the closure of two national highways, while heavy rains lashed the plains of the valley.The meteorological department stated that, due to a western disturbance, the higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the...

Srinagar, March 29 Fresh snowfall in many areas of the higher reaches of Kashmir has led to the closure of two national highways, while rains lashed the plains of the valley, the meteorological department said on Sunday.Under the influence of a western disturbance, the higher reaches...

Srinagar, March 28 BSF Director General Praveen Kumar reviewed the security situation and operational readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir during his three-day visit to the valley, the force said on Saturday.The BSF chief's three-day visit concluded on Saturday."BSF Director...

Srinagar, March 28 Authorities in Kashmir issued an avalanche warning for two districts in the valley on Saturday, urging people to remain vigilant, officials said.A medium-level avalanche is expected to occur above 2,400 meters in Bandipora and Ganderbal within the next 24 hours, officials...

Srinagar, March 28 The People's Democratic Party (PDP) held a protest here on Saturday, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of ignoring the people's concerns and failing to fulfill its promises.Numerous party leaders and workers gathered at the Press Enclave and protested against the...

Srinagar, March 28 – The Srinagar-Leh National Highway, which was affected by an avalanche, was closed to traffic on Saturday as authorities cleared the snow.Seven people were killed and several vehicles were buried in an avalanche at the Zojila Pass on Friday.One of the victims was a...

Washington, March 28, Terrorist groups continue to operate from Pakistan despite years of military operations and policy measures, a Congressional report said this week, noting that efforts “have failed to defeat the numerous US- and United Nations-designated terrorist groups that continue to...

Jammu, March 27 National Conference legislators on Friday called for the immediate restoration of their security escorts in Kashmir, citing "serious concerns" that have made it "difficult" for them to move freely and carry out their duties.They said the current situation has made travel...

Srinagar, March 27 Seven people were killed and five others were injured after multiple avalanches hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway on Friday, officials said.The avalanches occurred in the afternoon, affecting the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg, leaving several vehicles trapped...

Srinagar, March 27 – A delegation from the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) of Kashmir, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, met with the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi on Friday and offered condolences on the "martyrdom" of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others killed in the conflict...

Srinagar, March 27 A delegation comprising several religious bodies in Kashmir called on the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi on Friday to convey condolences over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to express solidarity with the people of the Islamic Republic.The...

New Delhi, March 27 BJP's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey made a series of allegations on Friday regarding decisions taken during the tenure of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, alleging that the Nehru-Gandhi family acted as "brokers of America" during the 1960s, while sharing documents...

Mumbai, March 27 Veteran actress Lillete Dubey has once again expressed her deep passion for the stage, calling theatre her “most enduring love” on the occasion of World Theatre Day.Lillete shared some throwback pictures from her theatre days on Instagram. She also posted a heartfelt note...

Srinagar, March 26 The opposition PDP said on Thursday that the responsibility lies with the Jammu and Kashmir government to create new administrative units in the Union territory to empower various regions, after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha gave his approval for considering a Private...

Srinagar, March 26 Swami Kalikananda Saraswati said his Math will revive the Kumbh Mela in Kashmir by holding a 10-day festival in the Bandipora district in July this year."We will be holding the Kumbh Mela at Shadipora (in the Bandipora district) from July 15-24 this year. We expect two to...

Jammu, March 26 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Thursday that no one should object if Pakistan's mediation succeeds in bringing a truce in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "If Pakistan has good...

Srinagar, March 26 Petrol pumps across Kashmir witnessed panic buying on Thursday as rumors of a fuel shortage spread amid the West Asia conflict, even as authorities assured that sufficient quantities of essential supplies were available, officials said.People flocked to fuel stations in...

Srinagar, March 26 – The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch said on Thursday that it was conducting house searches in connection with a fraud case during the Covid period, in which large sums of money were misappropriated.A statement from the Crime Branch said that the Economic Offences Wing...