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May 15, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Due to recurring landslides, Jammu – Srinagar national highway continues to remain shut

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

Recurring landslides hitting Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Digdol area here have put the district administration and Traffic police in quandary. The only all-weather road that connects Kashmir with rest of the country has not been “restored fully” for the vehicular movement since last Wednesday, when several landslides blocked...

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

April 29, 2019 Editor Comments Off

J&K facing higher threat from forces ‘Hell-bent on destroying Special Status’ than Pakistan: Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah Saturday said...

General News

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 and Shopian districts on Thursday, police said. Pulwama gunfight A police official said that three Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) rebels, an army soldier and a civilian were killed in a pre-dawn gunfight near 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 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on BJP grappling with identity crisis across Kashmir Valley

BJP grappling with identity crisis across Kashmir Valley

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election campaign in the Valley has yet again brought to the fore...

Kashmir

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 & Kashmir on Thursday over allegations of cow smuggling. A group of Hindu men intercepted the two Muslims in the outskirts of southeastern Bhaderwah town before dawn and shot at them after...

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

April 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Congress banners flooded within BJP rally venue in Jammu

Congress banners flooded within BJP rally venue in Jammu

The BJP leadership faced a piquant situation on Wednesday as one portion of the venue where...

Jammu

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 has again made the issue of Union Territory (UT) status for arid region and inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution as its main poll planks. Opening of...

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

April 9, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Gurudwara in Leh defaced, Sikh symbols replaced with Hindu symbols

Gurudwara in Leh defaced, Sikh symbols replaced with Hindu symbols

A Sikh body has expressed deep anguish and concern over the defacement of a Gurdwara located...

Leh

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 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 15, 2019 Editor Comments Off on ‘Let the nomads return to plains’, BJP batting for J&K assembly polls in November

‘Let the nomads return to plains’, BJP batting for J&K assembly polls in November

The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Tuesday said assembly elections should be held in November...

Community

May 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on To woo Hindu voters, Modi flexing muscles in Kashmir

To woo Hindu voters, Modi flexing muscles in Kashmir

Shortly before India’s mammoth elections began in April, New Delhi did something unprecedented: It banned civilian...

Community

May 6, 2019 Editor Comments Off on JKPM chairman Shah Faseal announces ‘War’ against BJP-RSS

JKPM chairman Shah Faseal announces ‘War’ against BJP-RSS

‘Won’t allow any assault, dilution of JK’s special status’ Democracy another name of exploitative politics in...

Community
May 4, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Hizb threats, Midnight arrests cast shadow over the last leg of polling in Valley

Hizb threats, Midnight arrests cast shadow over the last leg of polling in Valley

On the night of 30 April, government forces showed up as part of what appeared as...

Community

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
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

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 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

April 26, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Allying with PDP was BJP’s mahamilavat in Kashmir: PM Modi

Allying with PDP was BJP’s mahamilavat in Kashmir: PM Modi

Ahead of his nomination filing in Varanasi on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to India...

India
April 25, 2019 Editor Comments Off on BJP’s Giriraj Singh wants EC to ban green flags, ‘Gives feeling of being in Pakistan’

BJP’s Giriraj Singh wants EC to ban green flags, ‘Gives feeling of being in Pakistan’

Union minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh courted yet another controversy on Tuesday when he called...

India

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
March 9, 2019 Editor Comments Off on No terrorists will be allowed to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran Khan

No terrorists will be allowed to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said no militant group would be allowed to operate...

World

Won’t forgive Pragya Thakur for her...

Man killed over allegation of cow...

If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma...

India’s Muslims fear for their future...