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April 1, 2020 Editor Comments Off on #Coronavirus: As lockdown enters 13th-day, 26 Areas across J&K declared as ‘Red Zones’

#Coronavirus: As lockdown enters 13th-day, 26 Areas across J&K declared as ‘Red Zones’

Amid continuing lockdown and restrictions for the 13th consecutive day, the government Tuesday declared 26 areas in Jammu and Kashmir as “red zones” in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the Union Territory. According to Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Mehjoor Nagar, Natipora, Lal Bazar,...

General News

April 1, 2020 Editor Comments Off

National Highway remained closed for 5th consecutive day, Faulty excavation leads to the frequent closure

For the frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway,...

General News

March 23, 2020 Editor Comments Off

Complete clampdown across J&K till March 31: Govt

The government on Sunday extended the shutdown of...

General News

March 21, 2020 Editor Comments Off

#Covid-19: Who needs to get tested for Coronavirus? ICMR issues guidelines

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has...

General News

March 20, 2020 Editor Comments Off on Panic buying across Kashmir, as valley heading towards another virtual shutdown

Panic buying across Kashmir, as valley heading towards another virtual shutdown

A day after a woman tested positive for coronavirus, Kashmir valley was headed towards a virtual lockdown on Thursday as restrictions were imposed on the movement of people in several parts and all public transport banned in Srinagar city. The area within 300 metres radius of the house...

Kashmir

August 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Ready to resist any move to revoke Article 35A: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Ready to resist any move to revoke Article 35A: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday said that the situation developing on ground over...

Kashmir
August 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Week after 10000 central forces moved in, 28000 more troops being sent to Kashmir

Week after 10000 central forces moved in, 28000 more troops being sent to Kashmir

Over 280 companies of security forces are in the process of being deployed in the Kashmir...

Kashmir

August 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Article 35A the last vestige of real autonomy for Kashmiri people

Article 35A the last vestige of real autonomy for Kashmiri people

Kashmir valley has lately been aswirl with rumours of an impending move by the central government...

Kashmir

July 31, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Lawyers from Jammu advocating for the strengthening of Article 370, 35A

Lawyers from Jammu advocating for the strengthening of Article 370, 35A

Lawyers in Jammu on Tuesday pitched for strengthening Articles 370 and 35-A at a time when campaign against J&K’s special status by rightwing organisations has gained momentum. A meeting was organised here by prominent lawyers affiliated with the Jammu Bar Association. The speakers appealed for protection of special...

Jammu

July 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Govt failed to tackle the flood threat posed by Chenab and Tawi, protection works only on paper

Govt failed to tackle the flood threat posed by Chenab and Tawi, protection works only on paper

The state government has failed to tackle the flood threat posed by the mighty Chenab and...

Jammu
July 11, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Kathua Victim’s father moves Punjab HC, seeks death penalty for convicts

Kathua Victim’s father moves Punjab HC, seeks death penalty for convicts

Just over a month after a Pathankot court convicted six of the seven accused in the...

Kathua

July 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on 35 Dead, 16 Injured after bus crashed in Kishtwar

35 Dead, 16 Injured after bus crashed in Kishtwar

At least 35 people died and 16 others were injured when an overcrowded bus skidded off...

Kishtwar

July 11, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Ice Stupas store hope for locals in Ladakh’s cold desert

Ice Stupas store hope for locals in Ladakh’s cold desert

Ice stupas — the man-made mini glaciers — are solving the water problem in the remote and cold desert region of Ladakh where less precipitation during the crucial spring has resulted in lack of vegetation. Sonam Wangchuk, an award-winning innovator and scientist who conceptualised the ice stupa, said...

Ladakh

June 28, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Today governor, Satya Pal Malik to inaugurate Sindhu festival in Ladakh

Today governor, Satya Pal Malik to inaugurate Sindhu festival in Ladakh

Governor Satya Pal Malik is arriving in Leh district on Friday on a two-day visit. The...

Ladakh
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...

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

July 11, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Civilian flights from Awantipora airfield got Defence Ministry node

Civilian flights from Awantipora airfield got Defence Ministry node

In a significant development, the Union Defence Ministry has approved operation of civilian flights from Awantipora...

Business
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

March 28, 2020 Editor Comments Off on Imagine the Indian lockdown without the internet and phones, Now think Kashmir

Imagine the Indian lockdown without the internet and phones, Now think Kashmir

At 8 pm local time, on March 24, prime minister Narendra Modi gave 1.3 billion Indians...

Community
March 20, 2020 Editor Comments Off on #VIPCulture: VIP Passengers walk out of Srinagar Airport without Covid-19 Screening

#VIPCulture: VIP Passengers walk out of Srinagar Airport without Covid-19 Screening

Two Kashmiri students returning from Bangladesh walked out of the Srinagar International Airport on Thursday morning...

Community

August 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Why is there panic across Kashmir Valley?

Why is there panic across Kashmir Valley?

Panic has gripped Jammu and Kashmir amid rumours of imminent abrogation of Article 35A of the...

Community

August 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on What are Articles 370 and 35A? Why they are important for J&K

What are Articles 370 and 35A? Why they are important for J&K

Rumours are afloat that the Modi-led government is set to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution, which...

Community

August 1, 2019 Editor Comments Off on As a sign of peace, India promotes Hindu pilgrimage (Amarnath Yatra) in Kashmir

As a sign of peace, India promotes Hindu pilgrimage (Amarnath Yatra) in Kashmir

India is pitching a Hindu pilgrimage to a snowy cave shrine in disputed, Muslim-majority Kashmir as...

Community
July 31, 2019 Editor Comments Off on A dangerous experiment is in the works in Kashmir

A dangerous experiment is in the works in Kashmir

A dangerous experiment seems to be in the works in Jammu and Kashmir. It started innocuously...

Community

March 13, 2020 Editor Comments Off on #Covid19: Understanding Coronavirus

#Covid19: Understanding Coronavirus

Coronavirus first originated in China in December last year but has spread to more than 100...

Health
July 22, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Antibiotics showing resistance against bugs: Doctors Association Kashmir

Antibiotics showing resistance against bugs: Doctors Association Kashmir

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) has claimed that hospitals have turned into breeding grounds for resistant microbes...

Health

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

July 17, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Better cricket facilities would have helped me: Parvez Rasool

Better cricket facilities would have helped me: Parvez Rasool

South Kashmir cricketer Parvez Rasool on Tuesday said he would have performed better if the state...

Sports
June 20, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Rasikh Salam banned for two years by BCCI for age fudging

Rasikh Salam banned for two years by BCCI for age fudging

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday (June 19) withdrew Rasikh Salam from...

Sports

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

August 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on ‘No agreement’ on Ayodhya, mediation report submitted; SC takes it up today

‘No agreement’ on Ayodhya, mediation report submitted; SC takes it up today

The three-member mediation panel looking into the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute has been unable to get...

India
July 24, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Fury across India as Trump claims Modi asked for Kashmir mediation, opposition wants Modi to clarify claim

Fury across India as Trump claims Modi asked for Kashmir mediation, opposition wants Modi to clarify claim

India’s foreign minister issued a strenuous denial to an infuriated opposition in parliament on Tuesday, after...

India

July 23, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Mediate on Kashmir: India rebuts Trump on claim that PM Modi asked him mediate

Mediate on Kashmir: India rebuts Trump on claim that PM Modi asked him mediate

US President Donald Trump on Monday offered to help resolve the Kashmir issue between India and...

India

July 16, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Modi govt will never misuse NIA law: Amit Shah

Modi govt will never misuse NIA law: Amit Shah

Refuting opposition’s claims of “misuse” of the NIA law, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted...

India

July 3, 2019 Editor Comments Off on I am no longer Congress Chief: Rahul Gandhi

I am no longer Congress Chief: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who resigned following the party’s dismal show in the Lok Sabha elections,...

India
July 2, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Mumbai records highest rainfall in 10 years, 16 dead in Mumbai, Thane in overnight rains; govt declares public holiday

Mumbai records highest rainfall in 10 years, 16 dead in Mumbai, Thane in overnight rains; govt declares public holiday

At least 16 people were killed in Mumbai and Thane as the cities received heavy rains...

India

July 30, 2019 Editor Comments Off on India neither ready to hold talks nor accepting mediation on Kashmir Issue: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

India neither ready to hold talks nor accepting mediation on Kashmir Issue: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that India is neither ready to hold talks...

World
July 23, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Kashmir Issue won’t be resolved bilaterally: Imran Khan post-meet with Donald Trump

Kashmir Issue won’t be resolved bilaterally: Imran Khan post-meet with Donald Trump

Buoyed by US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan...

World

July 23, 2019 Editor Comments Off on ‘If I can do anything to help, let me know’: Trump offers to mediate Kashmir Crisis between India and Pakistan

‘If I can do anything to help, let me know’: Trump offers to mediate Kashmir Crisis between India and Pakistan

Donald Trump has offered himself as a mediator to one of the world’s thorniest strategic disputes...

World

July 10, 2019 Editor Comments Off on Al Qaeda chief, Ayman Al-Zawahiri threatens India over Kashmir

Al Qaeda chief, Ayman Al-Zawahiri threatens India over Kashmir

Terror group Al Qaeda’s Chief, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has told “Mujahideen in Kashmir” to inflict “unrelenting blows”...

World

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

#Coronavirus: As lockdown enters 13th-day, 26...

National Highway remained closed for 5th...

Domicile rule for J&K defined by...

Imagine the Indian lockdown without the...