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Srinagar, February 24 The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday criticized Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his plan to create an artificial snow pitch in Gulmarg, saying the government has "failed" to protect the environment.Speaking at a press conference here, BJP spokesperson...

The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom is organizing a two-day Trainee Products' Sale at Kashmir Haat, popularly known as Numaish Gah, commencing from February 25, 2026.Srinagar, February 24: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom is organizing a two-day Trainee Products' Sale at Kashmir...

Social activist Rouble Nagi visits LoC village Amrohi in Karnah, distributes relief kits and announces expansion of skill, art and digital learning centres to empower youth and womenFebruary 24, Karnah: Globally recognised social activist and founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, Rouble...

Srinagar, February 24 Security has been tightened across Kashmir in preparation for Vice President C P Radhakrishnan's maiden visit to the Valley on February 26, officials said on Tuesday.The vice president is scheduled to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here...

Srinagar, February 24 A CRPF soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.The deceased has been identified as constable Ajeet Singh of the 96th battalion of the CRPF.He was stationed as a...

The Government Medical College, Srinagar, has been granted approval for 10 additional seats for Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Surgery (M.Ch) super-specialty courses, expanding advanced medical training in the Union Territory.February 23, Srinagar: The Government Medical College...

A group of 20 students from Kashmir visited the Resident Commission of Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi as part of the "Bharat Darshan-2026" program, an initiative of the Ministry for Home Affairs. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the visit was a key part of their educational tour...

Almond trees in Pulwama have bloomed weeks earlier this year, with experts linking the shift to rising temperatures and changing climate patterns.February 23, Srinagar: A noticeable shift in seasonal patterns has been observed in Pulwama this year, with almond trees blooming significantly...

New Delhi, February 23 – The busting of a Lashkar-e-Tayiba-linked module that was planning attacks in Delhi and surrounding cities has revealed several details about how the ISI plans to conduct future operations in the country.The module, which was broken up following the arrest of eight...

Schools across the Kashmir Valley will reopen today for Classes 9 through 12 after a winter break of nearly two and a half months.February 23, Srinagar: Schools across the Kashmir Valley are set to reopen on Monday for students in Classes 9 through 12, marking the end of a winter break that...

Sangam Hiller Kandiwara Bridge Restored, Connectivity Resumes in South KashmirThe restoration of the Sangam Hiller Kandiwara Bridge after flash floods reconnects villages, restores traffic, and highlights the response of the Anantnag District Administration in South Kashmir.February 22...

Jammu, February 22 An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.The gunfight began when army troops launched a search operation in the Chatroo forests following information about...

Kabul, February 22 – Pakistan’s military establishment is providing operational space to radical Islamist groups such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, enabling support for local terrorist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and seeking backing from Islamic...

Srinagar, February 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Kashmir next week on his first visit to the valley after assuming office to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here.The University of Kashmir (KU) will hold its 21st Convocation on February 26 in the...

Srinagar, February 21 Srinagar city recorded the highest daytime temperature for the month of February on Saturday, as most parts of Kashmir experienced a heatwave, officials said here.Several weather stations in the valley registered record-breaking maximum temperatures for February. The...

Srinagar, February 21 The Jammu and Kashmir government has "destroyed" the aspirations of unemployed youth in the Union territory by "outsourcing" approximately 23,000 jobs, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma said on Saturday.The BJP leader urged the Omar Abdullah government to...

The Northern Railway has extended the operation of the special train between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra until July 2 to facilitate passengers in the Jammu division and to improve connectivity with Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the trains numbered 04688 and...

Srinagar, February 20 The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch, Kashmir, has booked four individuals for cheating and criminal conspiracy after they were allegedly found involved in a medical college admission fraud case, officials said on Friday.The case involves fraud in...

Srinagar, February 20 Security forces detected an improvised explosive device (IED) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.The IED was detected by security forces in the Janbazpora area of the district on Thursday night.They said a bomb disposal squad was called...

Washington, February 20 – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised US President Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, crediting him with preventing a potential India-Pakistan war – even as he failed to secure a bilateral meeting with the American leader during his...