Jammu & Kashmir

DIG flags off Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari cycle rally

Srinagar: A cycle rally from Kashmir to Kanyakumari aimed at promoting a pollution-free India campaign was flagged off by DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR) Rajiv Pande today. The rally covering a distance of 4,048 km began from the iconic Ghanta Ghar…

Cabinet Approves LG’s Speech; will fullfill all promises in hundred days of Government: Minister Javed Rana

Srinagar: J&K cabinet meeting chaired by Omar Abdullah approved Lieutenant Governor’s speech in Assembly session and directed the ministers to start exercise in their respective departments to takle the unemployment. Minister, Javed Rana said that during the meeting, the Chief…

Sub-Zero Temperatures Recorded Across Several Districts in Kashmir

Srinagar: Several districts in the Kashmir region recorded sub-zero temperatures today with Anantnag registered the lowest at -3.5°C, followed closely by Shopian at -3.6°C and Pulwama at -3.2°C. Other districts, including Pahalgam (-2.3°C), Bandipora (-2.4°C), Budgam (-2.0°C), and Larnoo (-2.9°C),…

Young woman in Rafiabad breaks barriers, turns entrepreneur in sheep farming

Baramulla: Rabia Rashid, a young woman from Ladoora Rafiabad with a B.Sc. in Mathematics and former trainer at Byju’s, has taken a bold step in an unconventional direction. Breaking stereotypes, she has ventured into sheep farming with the support of…

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Demolitions of Kashmiri Pandit Shops in Jammu

Srinagar: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday condemned the demolition of shops owned by Kashmiri Pandits, which were reportedly brought down by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) without any prior notice. Speaking out on the issue,…

Govt Dental College Srinagar begins advanced radiographic investigations for dental health

Srinagar: The Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar today launched a new machine for advanced radiographic investigations of dental health. Principal /Dean Prof Ajaz Ahmad Shah in presence of Prof Dr Altaf Hussain Chalkoo HoD Oral Medicine and Radiology and other…

DSHO Baramulla appeals to farmers for cooperation during FMD vaccination drive

Baramulla: District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO) Baramulla, Dr Showkat Ahmad Ahanger, has urged local farmers to cooperate with department staff during the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign. The vaccination drive is being carried out across the district…

New J&K govt must not be rigid in dealings with Centre: Tarigami

Srinagar: CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami has said the new government in Jammu and Kashmir must not be rigid in its dealings with the BJP-led Centre, but should do whatever is possible to convey the demands of the people…

CEO submits list of newly elected MLAs to LG

SRINAGAR: Pandurang K. Pole, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K accompanied by Pramod Kumar Sharma, Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India; Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Special Secretary and Anil Salgotra, Joint CEO in Chief Electoral Office, J&K met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj…

NC attains majority numbers for Govt formation without pre-poll alliance partners

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), which emerged as the single-largest party in the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections by securing 42 seats in the 90-member House, has bolstered its position after receiving the backing of four Independent legislators. With…