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Srinagar, April 11 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology on a breakthrough in guchi mushroom research on Saturday.Abdullah, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of the university, praised the university's...

Srinagar, April 11 Police arrested eight alleged drug peddlers from different parts of Kashmir on Saturday and seized a large quantity of contraband, officials said.The arrests were made during separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla, and Budgam districts of Kashmir, recovering a large...

Srinagar, April 11 The Congress on Saturday described the "prolonged delay" in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as unacceptable and said the party would continue its fight to protect people's rights.The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) held a review meeting at its...

Jammu, April 11 Conservation efforts at Wular Lake in north Kashmir, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes and a crucial Ramsar site, have restored approximately 5 square kilometers of critically silted area and involved the phased removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees as part of a scientific plan...

SRINAGAR, APRIL 10: Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani, Director of Accounts and Treasuries (A&T) Kashmir, conducted his first visit to the Saddar Treasury in Srinagar to review its operations and evaluate the effectiveness of its service delivery systems.During the inspection, he placed particular emphasis...

Srinagar, April 10 PDP leader Iltija Mufti visited the residence of Rashid Ahmad Mughal, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Ganderbal, on Friday, and said her party would support any agitation by the people seeking the return of his body."Mughal was killed in broad daylight...

Srinagar, April 10 Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that there are no true winners in a war, as conflict leaves behind destruction and losses, and called for serious engagement and dialogue based on justice to bring peace to the Middle East.Addressing the Friday...

Srinagar, April 10 – Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir and Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, on Friday, advocated for diplomacy in the Middle East peace process and called for a resolution based on justice.Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama...

Srinagar, April 9 PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran on Thursday, calling it a significant and positive step towards peace and stability in the region.She recalled the vision of former J-K chief minister and PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed that solutions...

Srinagar, April 9 Police in Kashmir seized properties worth more than one crore rupees under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) in three separate cases, officials said on Thursday.Police in Anantnag district seized a residential house and a car, valued at Rs 80 lakh...

SRINAGAR, April 8: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) inaugurated a technology-driven agricultural advisory ecosystem at its Shalimar campus.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai launched the e-Plant Health Clinic, Farmer School...

New Delhi, April 9 Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra has completed the shooting schedule for her upcoming film "Sundar Poonam" in Kashmir.The film is directed by Pulkit, known for "Bhakshak," and produced by Kumar Taurani and Vikram Malhotra under the banners of Tips Films and Abundantia...

Srinagar, April 8 Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the force in Kashmir on Wednesday."Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited hinterland formations and units in #NorthKashmir and...

Kolkata, April 8 – Sudipta Sen, the owner of the Saradha chit fund company, is set to be released from judicial custody on Thursday after being granted bail in all the corruption cases against him.He has been in judicial custody for 12 years and 11 months.He is currently held at the...

Srinagar, April 8 – Spontaneous celebrations erupted in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as Kashmiris hailed the US and Iran's announced bilateral ceasefire as a victory for the Muslim 'Ummah' (community).People burst firecrackers and took to the streets in jubilation in the districts of...

Srinagar, April 8 National Conference (NC) MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday blamed the Modi government's foreign policy for being "untenable" in mediation efforts, as the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan.Speaking to reporters in the Budgam district in central...

Srinagar, April 8 Chairman of the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), Jagmohan Singh Raina, welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday, calling it a positive development for global peace."Any escalation in the conflict would have had a serious impact on regions like...

Srinagar, April 8 The popular tourist destination of Gulmarg, along with other areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while rain lashed the plains of the valley, the meteorological department said.According to the Met department, erratic weather...

Srinagar, April 8 Celebrations broke out in various parts of Kashmir after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, with people hailing it as a "victory" for the Islamic Republic.Hundreds of people, particularly in Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on the streets to celebrate the...

Srinagar, April 8 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir, welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday."The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States is a positive step towards peace. It highlights that restraint and dialogue...