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June 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on BJP sets 35 seat target for J&K, foresees to form next govt on its own

BJP sets 35 seat target for J&K, foresees to form next govt on its own

The BJP has set a target of winning at least 35 seats on its own in the forthcoming Assembly poll so as to have its own Chief Minister in this only Muslim-majority state of the country. Notably, the saffron party had taken lead in 27 Assembly segments in...

General News

June 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off

Saffron party in a fix as opposition puts pressure on delimitation panel

The BJP is in a fix as opposition...

General News

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off

Protecting the state’s Integrity & Unity high on our agenda: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Friday asserted...

General News

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off

Government toys with Delimitation Commission in J&K

Home Minister Amit Shah has hit the ground...

General News

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off on ‘No Locus Standi’, India rejects OIC stand on Kashmir

‘No Locus Standi’, India rejects OIC stand on Kashmir

Three months after New Delhi had toned down its criticism of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) reference to Jammu and Kashmir, India on Monday raised the decibel and rejected the OIC’s reference to Kashmir as “unacceptable” and said that the grouping has “no locus standi”. This is...

Kashmir

June 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on In BJP 2.0, Amit Shah to focus on Kashmir

In BJP 2.0, Amit Shah to focus on Kashmir

On his first day in North Block, the Home Minister Amit Shah got a detailed briefing...

Kashmir
May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Juma-tul-Vida will be observed as Youm-e-Qudus, Youm-e-Kashmir: Hurriyat Conference (M)

Juma-tul-Vida will be observed as Youm-e-Qudus, Youm-e-Kashmir: Hurriyat Conference (M)

As a convention, Hurriyat Conference (M) has announced that Juma-tul-Vida (last Friday of Ramadan) will be...

Kashmir

May 29, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Is BJP’s second term more disastrous for Kashmir?

Is BJP’s second term more disastrous for Kashmir?

The provocative statements made by top BJP leaders pertaining to the abolition of Article 35-A and...

Kashmir

June 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Infamous Kathua rape & murder case verdict likely today, security stepped up near the court

Infamous Kathua rape & murder case verdict likely today, security stepped up near the court

With the verdict in the Kathua rape and murder case to be delivered on Monday, tight security has been put in place near the district and sessions court in Pathankot. The incident, wherein an 8-year-old girl from the Bakarwal community in Kathua (J&K) was raped and killed on...

Jammu

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Regular power, Water supply still a distant dream for seven lakh Jammu residents

Regular power, Water supply still a distant dream for seven lakh Jammu residents

Grappling with drinking water shortage and regular power outages, Jammu is a living nightmare for its...

Jammu
June 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Jammu continues to reel under heat wave, sizzling at 42.5 degrees, light rain likely on Monday

Jammu continues to reel under heat wave, sizzling at 42.5 degrees, light rain likely on Monday

The heat-wave conditions continued in Jammu as the city recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius today, three degrees...

Jammu

May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on At 42.8°C Jammu sizzles witnesses season’s hottest day

At 42.8°C Jammu sizzles witnesses season’s hottest day

A blistering heat wave swept across the Jammu region on Wednesday as the day temperature soared...

Jammu

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

June 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Irregularities in appointments, loans at heart of J&K Bank raids

Irregularities in appointments, loans at heart of J&K Bank raids

Allegations of large-scale irregularities in matters related to loans, finances and appointments are at the heart...

Business
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

June 15, 2019 Editor Comments Off on In a first, Amarnath pilgrims to be tagged for a safe trek

In a first, Amarnath pilgrims to be tagged for a safe trek

In a first, each of the 300,000-odd pilgrims expected to visit the Amarnath Shrine this year...

Community
June 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Mela Kheer Bhawani today, 84 Vehicles left Jammu towards ancient shrine under heavy security

Mela Kheer Bhawani today, 84 Vehicles left Jammu towards ancient shrine under heavy security

Hundreds of devotees Sunday arrived at the temple of Mata Ragnya Devi at Tulmulla, one of...

Community

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off on 10 most wanted rebels in Kashmir Valley

10 most wanted rebels in Kashmir Valley

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have released a list of top 10 wanted rebels...

Community

June 8, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Search for ‘Lost Homeland’ continues by displaced Kashmiri Pandits

Search for ‘Lost Homeland’ continues by displaced Kashmiri Pandits

As thousands of devotees are expected to throng Tulmulla for the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani celebrations...

Community

June 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Revenue officer, Nusrat Aziz takes on land mafia, retrieves land illegally held by top bureaucrats, police officials

Revenue officer, Nusrat Aziz takes on land mafia, retrieves land illegally held by top bureaucrats, police officials

A woman revenue officer has shot to fame after launching a crusade against the land mafia,...

Community
May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on India not allowing us to visit, allegations of human rights violations very grave: UN Special Rapporteur

India not allowing us to visit, allegations of human rights violations very grave: UN Special Rapporteur

Nilz Melzer, United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, said that the allegations that ‘550-page report on...

Community

June 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Internet may alter brain functions: Study

Internet may alter brain functions: Study

The Internet can alter specific brain regions and affect our attention capacity, memory processes and social...

Health
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

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

June 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Heat wave claims 70 lives across three districts in Bihar

Heat wave claims 70 lives across three districts in Bihar

The 45°C heat wave sweeping across Bihar claimed at least 70 lives in the past 24...

India
June 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on BJP 2.0 took shape, Amit Shah got Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh -Defence

BJP 2.0 took shape, Amit Shah got Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh -Defence

Modi government 2.0 took shape on Friday with BJP President Amit Shah, who played a key...

India

May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on To Create ‘Hindu Soldiers’ Hindu Mahasabha gave knives to Schoolkids

To Create ‘Hindu Soldiers’ Hindu Mahasabha gave knives to Schoolkids

“If Hindus want to protect themselves and their nation, they should learn how to use weapons,”...

India

May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Muslims community facing severe difficulties as VDC in a Nizamabad village declare social boycott against them

Muslims community facing severe difficulties as VDC in a Nizamabad village declare social boycott against them

The Village Development Committee in Balkonda, Nizamabad district, has decided to levy heavy penalty on those...

India

May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on GDP slipping, Unemployment on rise and we still voted for Vikas?

GDP slipping, Unemployment on rise and we still voted for Vikas?

Promises around development and economic growth were aplenty in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections...

India
May 29, 2019 Editor Comments Off on What does Narendra Modi’s return to power mean for India’s Muslims?

What does Narendra Modi’s return to power mean for India’s Muslims?

After a landslide victory, India’s PM reaches out to Muslims, who fear they will continue to...

India

June 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on OIC supports solution to Kashmir Dispute through UN resolutions, Appoints special envoy for Kashmir

OIC supports solution to Kashmir Dispute through UN resolutions, Appoints special envoy for Kashmir

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appointed Saudi Arabia’s Yousef Aldobeay as its special envoy...

World
May 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Kashmir Issue close to our hearts, linking it with terrorism violation of international law: OIC

Kashmir Issue close to our hearts, linking it with terrorism violation of international law: OIC

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir issue “is close to...

World

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

Heat wave claims 70 lives across...

BJP sets 35 seat target for...

In a first, Amarnath pilgrims to...

Mela Kheer Bhawani today, 84 Vehicles...