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Jammu, April 2 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police department at the Inspector General (IG), Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and Superintendent of Police (SSP) levels.An order issued by the J&K Home Department stated that DIG...

Srinagar, April 1 A couple, accused of spreading false and distorted narratives on social media regarding the situation in Kashmir at the behest of a terror outfit, were charged under the stringent UAPA in a special court here on Wednesday.The counter intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir...

Jammu, March 31 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as a UT subsidy in favor of 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar - Free Electricity Yojana.Responding to a question raised by BJP legislator...

Srinagar, March 31 National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed concern over the delay in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was eroding public trust in democratic institutions.The prolonged postponement of this constitutional right is "deeply...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly today that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as a UT subsidy to 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister...

Srinagar, March 31 A religious group here on Tuesday criticized National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi for defending the sale of liquor in Jammu and Kashmir for revenue purposes."Such remarks are deeply unfortunate, given the clear Islamic prohibitions on intoxicants, and they are...

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...