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May 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Highway ban lifted, Security arrangements for Amarnath yatra reviewed by the governor

Highway ban lifted, Security arrangements for Amarnath yatra reviewed by the governor

Following a review of the security situation in the State and of the requirement of the government forces’ convoys, the Governor Tuesday decided to lift the remaining restrictions on civilian movement on NH-44 connecting Srinagar to Jammu with effect from May 27, 2019. An official spokesman said these...

General News

May 15, 2019 Editor Comments Off

Due to recurring landslides, Jammu – Srinagar national highway continues to remain shut

Recurring landslides hitting Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Digdol...

General News

May 13, 2019 Editor Comments Off

National Conference leader Devender Singh Rana bats for regional autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir

National Conference provincial president Devender Singh Rana Sunday...

General News

May 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off

Kashmir Apathetic, Jammu Enthusiastic: J&K Election 2019 Review

Amidst calls for boycott, sporadic incidents of violence...

General News

May 21, 2019 Editor Comments Off on As UN demands details on Civilian killings in Kashmir, India stops engagement on topic

As UN demands details on Civilian killings in Kashmir, India stops engagement on topic

UN experts have asked for clarification on 76 cases of torture and killings of civilians in the last 29 years. Three special rapporteurs of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) have written to India asking for details on steps taken to punish or provide justice to victims...

Kashmir

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on 5 Rebels, 2 Civilians, 2 Soldiers killed across south Kashmir

5 Rebels, 2 Civilians, 2 Soldiers killed across south Kashmir

Five rebels, two civilians and two soldiers were killed in separate gunfights in south Kashmir’s Pulwama...

Kashmir
May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Shiv Sena extends ‘Hand of Friendship’ to Kashmir Valley

Shiv Sena extends ‘Hand of Friendship’ to Kashmir Valley

A lesser-known party in the Valley, the Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray, on Thursday extended a ‘hand...

Kashmir

May 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on The first quarter of 2019 witnessed 162 killings in Kashmir: Report

The first quarter of 2019 witnessed 162 killings in Kashmir: Report

Ever since militancy erupted in the late 1980s, this is the first time more security forces...

Kashmir

May 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Construction work continues by Nirmal Singh’s family against Army, HC order

Construction work continues by Nirmal Singh’s family against Army, HC order

Construction of a building by senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Nirmal Singh’s family near an Army depot in the city’s outskirts is near completion, despite the High Court directing them last year to maintain status quo at the disputed site, officials said. The HC on...

Jammu

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Man killed over allegation of cow smuggling in Bhaderwah

Man killed over allegation of cow smuggling in Bhaderwah

A Muslim man was fatally shot and another was injured by Hindu vigilantes in Bhaderwah, Jammu...

Jammu
April 9, 2019 Editor Comments Off on BJP leader Vikram Randhawa ‘Roughed Up’ in Chatta Jammu

BJP leader Vikram Randhawa ‘Roughed Up’ in Chatta Jammu

In an embarrassment for the BJP, a senior party leader and MLC Vikram Randhawa was virtually...

Jammu

April 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Battle of nerves for Jammu LS seat, Modi to hold rally in Kathua on April 11

Battle of nerves for Jammu LS seat, Modi to hold rally in Kathua on April 11

With just days left for polling in the Jammu-Poonch parliamentary seat, arch-rivals BJP and Congress are...

Kathua

May 21, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Zanskar demands repolling

Zanskar demands repolling

In a major political development ahead of the counting of votes on May 23, three of the four candidates from the Ladakh parliamentary constituency on Monday jointly wrote to the J&K Chief Electoral Officer, demanding repolling in the Zanskar subdivision of the region. Congress nominee Rigzin Spalbar and...

Ladakh

May 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on ‘Old wine in new bottle’, BJP’s Ladakh manifesto continues with unfulfilled emotive

‘Old wine in new bottle’, BJP’s Ladakh manifesto continues with unfulfilled emotive

The BJP’s election manifesto for Ladakh appears to be ‘old wine in new bottle’ as it...

Ladakh
April 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Rijiju, Naqvi to mobilise Buddhists, Shias in Ladakh

Rijiju, Naqvi to mobilise Buddhists, Shias in Ladakh

Even as the BJP leadership has assigned responsibility to two Union ministers – Kiran Rijiju and...

Ladakh

April 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on In Ladakh, it’s Kargil vs Leh

In Ladakh, it’s Kargil vs Leh

The Ladakh parliamentary seat would be a fight between Leh and Kargil as both regions have...

Ladakh

May 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Tourism sector on the brink of disaster

Tourism sector on the brink of disaster

Kashmir needs no introduction as a tourism destination and its rich history is known the world...

Business
April 23, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Cross-LoC trade to resume after plugging of loopholes: MHA

Cross-LoC trade to resume after plugging of loopholes: MHA

The cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade, which was suspended by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)...

Business

April 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Infiltration of third-party goods, Channelling funds for militancy, Clandestine trade of drugs, Supply of arms and fake currency notes, reasons for suspending LoC trade: MHA

Infiltration of third-party goods, Channelling funds for militancy, Clandestine trade of drugs, Supply of arms and fake currency notes, reasons for suspending LoC trade: MHA

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs Friday listed alleged channeling of funds for militancy in Kashmir...

Business

April 18, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Due to Convoy System, Highway Ban, Kashmir Apple Industry on verge of decline: Delhi AMA

Due to Convoy System, Highway Ban, Kashmir Apple Industry on verge of decline: Delhi AMA

The prevailing Army convoy system and highway ban has left the only surviving Apple industry in...

Business

April 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Asia’s largest Tulip Garden thrown open to visitors

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden thrown open to visitors

Asia’s largest tulip garden overlooking the famous Dal Lake here in the summer capital of Jammu...

Business
March 29, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Campaign on to remove tourist’s fears about J&K

Campaign on to remove tourist’s fears about J&K

Ahead of the tourism season, the J&K Government has launched a major media and promotional blitz...

Business

May 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Modern “Halal” meat is a mockery of Islam

Modern “Halal” meat is a mockery of Islam

Eating meat in Islam is not a right or a duty. Eating meat is a privilege,...

Community
May 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover phase II inauguration today

Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover phase II inauguration today

After a long wait, the second phase of Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover will be thrown open for...

Community

May 21, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Mohammad Jammal, PDP worker paid by his life as his family cast 5 of 7 votes in south Kashmir

Mohammad Jammal, PDP worker paid by his life as his family cast 5 of 7 votes in south Kashmir

Police officials said militants were behind Mohammad Jammal’s killing as they want to create fear among...

Community

May 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Ready to support India-Pakistan dialogue: Hurriyat

Ready to support India-Pakistan dialogue: Hurriyat

Urging India and Pakistan to take confidence-building measures (CBMs) or adopt a “step-by-step approach” over Kashmir,...

Community

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national asks Omar Abdullah

If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national asks Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday attacked Pragya Singh Thakur, the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from...

Community
May 16, 2019 Editor Comments Off on City roads in shambles, administration unmoved

City roads in shambles, administration unmoved

Though the Governor Satya Pal Malik on the eve of opening of bi-annual Darbar Move here...

Community

May 21, 2019 Editor Comments Off on How conflict and stigma are creating mental health crisis in Kashmir

How conflict and stigma are creating mental health crisis in Kashmir

The embattled district of Shopian in the south of Kashmir is at breaking point. An unknown...

Health
April 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on At SKIMS, five lives lost in a month to ‘Transfusion Reaction’

At SKIMS, five lives lost in a month to ‘Transfusion Reaction’

In a shocking revelation, five patients have died of blood transfusion reaction at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of...

Health

December 15, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Deadly XDR tuberculosis spreads tentacles in state

Deadly XDR tuberculosis spreads tentacles in state

Detection of 12 patients with extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) has increased the worries of health...

Health

October 5, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Experts recommend caution as traces of dreaded Polio Type 2 Virus found in Polio Vaccines

Experts recommend caution as traces of dreaded Polio Type 2 Virus found in Polio Vaccines

When India was declared polio-free in the year 2014, the country heaved a collective sigh of...

Health

August 17, 2018 Editor Comments Off on 8 in Sopore, 4 in Ponch illegal health clinics sealed

8 in Sopore, 4 in Ponch illegal health clinics sealed

The health department on Thursday sealed eight clinics in Sopore after the later failed to furnish...

Health
July 23, 2018 Editor Comments Off on To get fit & lean eight exercises recommended by experts for weight loss

To get fit & lean eight exercises recommended by experts for weight loss

There are times when you read so many articles on exercises and fitness that you forget...

Health

April 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Real Kashmir FC takes on the might of ATK in Hero Super Cup

Real Kashmir FC takes on the might of ATK in Hero Super Cup

Fresh from its fruitful I-League season, Real Kashmir FC braces up to take on ATK, an...

Sports
March 27, 2019 Editor Comments Off on In couple of years, Rasikh Salam will be a special player: Yuvraj Singh

In couple of years, Rasikh Salam will be a special player: Yuvraj Singh

Impressed with his composure and control over his swing, former India batsman Yuvraj Singh said J&K...

Sports

March 25, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Rasikh Salam, Kashmiri pacer makes IPL debut

Rasikh Salam, Kashmiri pacer makes IPL debut

South Kashmir boy Rasikh Salam Dar has become second ever cricketer from J&K to play in...

Sports

February 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on What will be the worth of that World Cup trophy if you haven’t beaten Pakistan: Aakash Chopra

What will be the worth of that World Cup trophy if you haven’t beaten Pakistan: Aakash Chopra

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has given his opinion on the increasing calls for India to...

Sports

December 20, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Rasik Salam, South Kashmir pacer makes it to Mumbai Indians

Rasik Salam, South Kashmir pacer makes it to Mumbai Indians

Happy at his selection in the Mumbai Indians squad for the twelfth season of the coveted...

Sports
December 17, 2018 Editor Comments Off on J&K beat Haryana by 130 runs in Ranji Trophy

J&K beat Haryana by 130 runs in Ranji Trophy

J&K’s mentor-cum-player Irfan Pathan took five-wicket haul while as Umar Nazir took three wickets as J&K...

Sports

May 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Amid EVM Row, Nationwide alert sounded about violence on counting day

Amid EVM Row, Nationwide alert sounded about violence on counting day

The Home Ministry on Wednesday put out a nation-wide alert to states about possible eruption of...

India
May 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on EVM’s On Run: Multiple videos of EVMs stacked in cars, shops surface on social media

EVM’s On Run: Multiple videos of EVMs stacked in cars, shops surface on social media

Several incidents of EVMs being stored in illegal cars and shops surfaced on Twitter Opposition will...

India

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Won’t forgive Pragya Thakur for her remarks on ‘Bapu’: PM Modi

Won’t forgive Pragya Thakur for her remarks on ‘Bapu’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hammered his party’s Bhopal candidate Pragya Thakur for calling Mahatma...

India

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on India’s Muslims fear for their future under Narendra Modi

India’s Muslims fear for their future under Narendra Modi

With an increase in hate crimes against Muslims in India in recent years, some fear the...

India

May 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on After backlash on ‘Godse a patriot’ remark, Pragya Thakur apologises to BJP

After backlash on ‘Godse a patriot’ remark, Pragya Thakur apologises to BJP

Pragya Thakur, who provoked national outrage by calling Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse a patriot, has...

India
May 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Stand by ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai Slogan’, Apologised to Supreme Court, not PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Stand by ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai Slogan’, Apologised to Supreme Court, not PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday he will stand by his “Chowkidar Chor Hai” jibe...

India

May 21, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Turkish president, Erdogan calls on Muslim countries to unite and confront Israel

Turkish president, Erdogan calls on Muslim countries to unite and confront Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Muslim leaders to unite and confront Israel, days after scores...

World
May 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Neither India nor Pakistan, Kashmir belongs to Kashmiris: Shahid Afridi

Neither India nor Pakistan, Kashmir belongs to Kashmiris: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan crickerter Shahid Afridi has said that Kashmir belongs to the people of the valley...

World

April 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on 5 Indians among 290 killed in Sri Lanka Easter blasts, 24 suspects arrested

5 Indians among 290 killed in Sri Lanka Easter blasts, 24 suspects arrested

The death toll from attacks on churches and luxury hotels across Sri Lanka rose significantly to...

World

April 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Imran Khan sees better chance of peace talks with India if BJP wins the election

Imran Khan sees better chance of peace talks with India if BJP wins the election

He said Mr. Modi, like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was electioneering based on “fear and...

World

April 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Despite US saying no Pakistani jet shot down, New Delhi still insists it did

Despite US saying no Pakistani jet shot down, New Delhi still insists it did

INDIA has insisted it did shoot down a US-supplied Pakistani Air Force F-16 fighter jet contrary...

World
China firmly with Pakistan, says Beijing and Islamabad raises Kashmir in top talks

March 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on China firmly with Pakistan, says Beijing and Islamabad raises Kashmir in top talks

China firmly with Pakistan, says Beijing and Islamabad raises Kashmir in top talks

China on Tuesday assured Pakistan of firm support to protect its territorial integrity and dignity during...

World

Amid EVM Row, Nationwide alert sounded...

Modern “Halal” meat is a mockery...

Highway ban lifted, Security arrangements for...

EVM’s On Run: Multiple videos of...