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August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off on PDP leader claims J&K will have new govt by Sept end, BJP-PC to pick Sajjad Lone as CM

PDP leader claims J&K will have new govt by Sept end, BJP-PC to pick Sajjad Lone as CM

MLC Yasir Reshi, a disgruntled leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday said that by end September, Jammu and Kashmir will have a new government headed by People’s Conference chief Sajjad Gani Lone. At least “18 PDP legislators are in favor of forming a new government”,...

General News

August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off

Dialogue only way to pull JK out of prevailing situation: N N Vohra

Governor Narinder Nath Vohra Wednesday said the dialogue...

General News

August 14, 2018 Editor Comments Off

NN Vohra may have to go as differences on rise over Article 35A with state BJP

Increasing differences between BJP leaders in Jammu and...

General News

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off

On next hearing, SC will see whether to refer article 35A petitions to larger bench: Zafar Shah

When the petition challenging Article 35A comes up...

General News

August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Modi’s Kashmir remarks well-scripted drama: Syed Ali Geelani

Modi’s Kashmir remarks well-scripted drama: Syed Ali Geelani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kashmir remarks in his Independence Day speech—that the issue can’t be resolved with bullets or abuses—are “nothing but a well-scripted and stage-managed drama”, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani said. Modi said in his speech said that “only a warm and affectionate embrace,...

Kashmir

August 14, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Ahead of Independency day security beefed up across Kashmir Valley

Ahead of Independency day security beefed up across Kashmir Valley

Amid a massive build-up of forces ahead for smooth conduct of August 15 functions in the...

Kashmir
August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on 132 Cr drainage project for Srinagar remains incomplete since last 10 years

132 Cr drainage project for Srinagar remains incomplete since last 10 years

The rainwater that flooded the streets on Tuesday morning when a heavy downpour brought chaos and...

Srinagar

August 8, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Rains bring cheer to a stuffy Kashmir causing water logging, traffic snarls

Rains bring cheer to a stuffy Kashmir causing water logging, traffic snarls

A heavy downpour on Tuesday morning brought a much-needed relief from the stuffy weather that had...

Kashmir

August 14, 2018 Editor Comments Off on To showcase strength Choudhary Lal Singh to organise parallel Independence Day function

To showcase strength Choudhary Lal Singh to organise parallel Independence Day function

Former minister and BJP MLA Choudhary Lal Singh on Monday announced that he would organise a parallel Independence Day function on Wednesday to show his strength. He said the rich Dogra culture would be showcased in the first-of-its-kind event in the Jammu region. “We are fighting for the...

Jammu

August 14, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Jammu on edge as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc

Jammu on edge as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc

Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in Jammu city with flashfloods affecting several residential areas and...

Jammu
August 11, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Extreme right-wing groups gun for BJP, Unite against party for ‘Humiliating’ Jammu people

Extreme right-wing groups gun for BJP, Unite against party for ‘Humiliating’ Jammu people

Announcements of right-wing groups to make J&K the “core issue” are giving sleepless nights to the...

Jammu

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Scrap Article 35A to settle West Pak refugees: BJP spokesperson Sunil Sethi

Scrap Article 35A to settle West Pak refugees: BJP spokesperson Sunil Sethi

The rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said Article 35-A should be scrapped to permanently settle...

Jammu

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Leh

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Leh

A cloudburst on Wednesday night wreaked a havoc in several villages of Leh district of the Ladakh region. According to reports, the cloudburst caused extensive damage in Saboo, Shey Stakmo and Stakna villages of Leh district. Houses, link roads, irrigation canal and several vehicles were destroyed. However, there...

Leh

July 24, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Five year long social boycott between Muslims and Buddhists ended in Zanskar

Five year long social boycott between Muslims and Buddhists ended in Zanskar

A five year long social boycott between Muslims and Buddhists at Padum Zanskar ended after Buddhist...

Ladakh
July 11, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Governor NN Vohra meets Dalai Lama in Leh

Governor NN Vohra meets Dalai Lama in Leh

Governor NN Vohra, who visited Leh on Tuesday, called on His Holiness the Dalai Lama at...

Ladakh

May 30, 2018 Editor Comments Off on J&K Govt will lease land to Indian Army for firing range in Kargil

J&K Govt will lease land to Indian Army for firing range in Kargil

The Jammu and Kashmir government has begun process to lease out 71,238 acres land to the...

Kargil

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Post test run, night flights to operate at Srinagar airport from today

Post test run, night flights to operate at Srinagar airport from today

In the run up to commencement of night flights at Srinagar airport, the authorities on Thursday...

Business
August 9, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Valley based traders body to chalk out plan to safeguard Article 35A

Valley based traders body to chalk out plan to safeguard Article 35A

Valley-based traders’ organisations, which remained at the forefront of the recent protests, are now on the...

Business

August 7, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Trader’s Body ready to follow Joint Resistance Leadership on Article 35A Row

Trader’s Body ready to follow Joint Resistance Leadership on Article 35A Row

Representatives of traders and businesses Monday said they will consult the Joint Resistance Leadership for a...

Business

August 2, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Kashmir Inc begins protests in Srinagar against attacks on Article 35A

Kashmir Inc begins protests in Srinagar against attacks on Article 35A

The business community of Kashmir on Wednesday launched its week-long protest programme with a silent protest...

Business

August 2, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Much awaited night flights to operate at Srinagar Airport from Aug 10

Much awaited night flights to operate at Srinagar Airport from Aug 10

In a significant development, the Srinagar International Airport would operate night flights from August 10. “The...

Business
July 31, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Govt tendering favours outside contractors in Projects, Works: FCIK

Govt tendering favours outside contractors in Projects, Works: FCIK

Federation Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) on Monday said that state government is inviting tenders on...

Business

August 17, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Kargil to Kandahar, Atal steered India through major challenges

Kargil to Kandahar, Atal steered India through major challenges

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure as prime minister saw India face several security challenges such as the...

Community
August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Muzaffar Hussain Baig to defend Article 35A in Supreme Court: PDP

Muzaffar Hussain Baig to defend Article 35A in Supreme Court: PDP

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday held a detailed meet with her party...

Community

August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off on ‘Non-locals roughed up’ while attempting to hoist tricolour at Lal Chowk, say police

‘Non-locals roughed up’ while attempting to hoist tricolour at Lal Chowk, say police

A group of people, who tried hoisting the national flag at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, were ‘rescued’...

Community

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on New ultras more educated, but less trained

New ultras more educated, but less trained

The character of insurgency in Kashmir is rapidly changing with the induction of local youth who...

Community

August 8, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Police may revolt in J&K if Supreme Court scraps Article 35A: Intelligence Agencies

Police may revolt in J&K if Supreme Court scraps Article 35A: Intelligence Agencies

Intelligence agencies have warned that there could be a “revolt” in the police ranks and massive...

Community
August 8, 2018 Editor Comments Off on In 25 police districts of J&K, only five officers from Kashmir at helm

In 25 police districts of J&K, only five officers from Kashmir at helm

The presence of police officers from Kashmir at key district-level positions in the state, especially in...

Community

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

June 13, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Caught between the limited resources, Kashmiri’s are forces to eat dog food

Caught between the limited resources, Kashmiri’s are forces to eat dog food

Punjabi poultry farmers have used politics to retain Kashmir as their main market to sell used...

Health

May 29, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Valley doctors mitigate Nipah Virus fear

Valley doctors mitigate Nipah Virus fear

Doctors and health authorities Monday said there was no immediate threat of the deadly Nipah Virus...

Health

May 26, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Nipah mystery deepens as lab report rules out bats as prime cause of infection

Nipah mystery deepens as lab report rules out bats as prime cause of infection

The mystery over the source of the deadly Nipah (NiV) virus infection that has claimed 12...

Health
May 25, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Antibiotic resistance linked to global warming, rising population

Antibiotic resistance linked to global warming, rising population

The resistance to antibiotics among the human pathogens is spreading like a wild fire and will...

Health

July 31, 2018 Editor Comments Off on J&K Bank wins 16th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament 2018

J&K Bank wins 16th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament 2018

J&K Bank beat J&K State Power Development Corporation in the finals to win the 16th J&K...

Sports
July 25, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Kashmiri cricketer Zahid Nisar to captain England’s cricket club

Kashmiri cricketer Zahid Nisar to captain England’s cricket club

A young cricketer from Tral town of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district will captain Saltaire Cricket Club...

Sports

July 12, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Jammu and Kashmir Premier League begins in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Premier League begins in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Premier League tournament for Srinagar district commenced on Wednesday. The tournament organized by...

Sports

June 28, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Two Valley students to represent India at Kick Boxing Championship in Argentina

Two Valley students to represent India at Kick Boxing Championship in Argentina

Two Kashmiri students will represent India at the World Kick-boxing Championship, which will be held in...

Sports

May 31, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Real Kashmir FC qualify for I-League, becomes first J&K club to do so

Real Kashmir FC qualify for I-League, becomes first J&K club to do so

Real Kashmir FC on Wednesday became the first football club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify...

Sports
March 30, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Irfan Pathan joins J&K Criket Team as Mentor-cum-Player

Irfan Pathan joins J&K Criket Team as Mentor-cum-Player

After months of uncertainty, the air was cleared on Friday as international cricketer Irfan Pathan officially...

Sports

August 17, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Kerala floods trigger fuel, medicine shortage; more rain forecast

Kerala floods trigger fuel, medicine shortage; more rain forecast

The Indian Air Force and Army relief and rescue teams on Friday started food packet distribution...

India
August 16, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s condition critical, on life support: Delhi AIIMS

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s condition critical, on life support: Delhi AIIMS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday evening after...

India

August 14, 2018 Editor Comments Off on IMD predicts heavy rain in Karnataka, Kerala, TN, Himachal over next 48 hours

IMD predicts heavy rain in Karnataka, Kerala, TN, Himachal over next 48 hours

A fresh surge of the westerly winds will intensify the monsoons in Kerala, Karnataka and the...

India

August 13, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Umar Khalid JNU student leader shot at in New Delhi, escapes unhurt

Umar Khalid JNU student leader shot at in New Delhi, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid escaped unhurt after an unidentified man shot at him in central...

India

August 10, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Eight muslim villages renamed in Rajasthan by Vasundhara Raje govt

Eight muslim villages renamed in Rajasthan by Vasundhara Raje govt

In a surprising move ahead of the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje led Rajasthan government...

India
August 8, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Partition wouldn’t have happened if Jinnah had become PM: Dalai Lama

Partition wouldn’t have happened if Jinnah had become PM: Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday said Jawaharlal Nehru had a “self-centred attitude” to become...

India

August 11, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Imran Khan calls to resume dialogue with India on all issues

Imran Khan calls to resume dialogue with India on all issues

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, expected to be sworn in as Pakistan’s new premier next week, on Friday...

World
June 25, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Geelani, Mirwaiz congratulate Tayyip Erdogan on election success

Geelani, Mirwaiz congratulate Tayyip Erdogan on election success

Hurriyat conference (g) chairman Syed Ali Geelani extended his congratulations to Tayyip Erdogan for “his success”...

World

June 6, 2018 Editor Comments Off on World Bank asks Pak to accept India’s offer of appointing a neutral expert on Kishan Ganga dispute

World Bank asks Pak to accept India’s offer of appointing a neutral expert on Kishan Ganga dispute

The World Bank has asked Pakistan that it should accept India’s offer of appointing a “neutral...

World

May 25, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Pak warns of dangerous situation over water issues with India

Pak warns of dangerous situation over water issues with India

Pakistan warned on Friday that water issues with India can lead to a dangerous situation and...

World

May 21, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Pakistan says UNSC must end selectivity in implementing resolutions on Kashmir, Palestine disputes

Pakistan says UNSC must end selectivity in implementing resolutions on Kashmir, Palestine disputes

Pakistan has said that the UN Security Council must end “selectivity” in implementing its resolutions, especially...

World
May 21, 2018 Editor Comments Off on Pakistan to raise Indus Waters Treaty ‘Violation’ with World Bank

Pakistan to raise Indus Waters Treaty ‘Violation’ with World Bank

Pakistan will raise the issue of India’s alleged violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with...

World

Kerala floods trigger fuel, medicine shortage;...

Kargil to Kandahar, Atal steered India...

8 in Sopore, 4 in Ponch...

Gunfight rages in Hajin, Militants managed...