Kashmir
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EC modifies voting process for Kashmiri migrant voters
Jammu: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday, after receiving representations from different organisations of Kashmiri migrant voters about difficulties being faced by them in the filing of form-M, has modified the voting…
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J&K: LeT terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter
Srinagar: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday, police said. The terrorist, killed during the encounter with the security…
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Modi urges foreign media to visit Kashmir to witness ‘positive changes’
New Delhi: Hailing the process of development, good governance and empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the foreign media to visit the region…
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Thousands offer Eid ul Fitr prayers in J&K, disperse peacefully
Srinagar: Thousands of Muslims offered Eid prayers across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere. Large Eid gatherings were seen at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar…
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Few Kashmiri youth defy unemployment crisis, become job provide
As per the recent Periodic Labour Force Survey, nearly 46.3 per cent of educated youth in Jammu & Kashmir are unemployed, which is the second highest in India. Yet, some youth in…
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Kashmir college draws ire for felling centuries-old poplar trees
In a controversial move, authorities at Amar Singh College in Srinagar, Kashmir, recently chopped down over two centuries-old poplar trees within the college premises, sparking outrage and concern among the local community.…
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In pics: Shoppers throng Kashmir markets ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
Srinagar: With the holy month of Ramadan coming to an end, the streets of the Kashmir valley were bustling with activity on Tuesday as residents were preparing for the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr…
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Kashmir: Mehbooba, Omar trade barbs as INDIA bloc picks NC over PDP
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) and the Congress have finalised their seat-sharing agreement in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) out of the…
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Shoppers throng markets in Kashmir ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Srinagar: Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination…
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LS polls: Mehbooba Mufti to contest from Anantnag
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti will contest the Lok Sabha polls from the Anantnag constituency, the party announced on Sunday as it declared candidates for the three seats in the…
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Shah takes swipe at Cong’s ‘Italian culture’ over Kharge’s Article 370 remarks
New Delhi: The BJP hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday over his swipe at the ruling party for raising the issue of removal of Article 370 of the Constitution…
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Two earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district
Jammu: Two earthquakes of mild intensity struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate report of any damage due to the tremors, they said. Also ReadJ-K:…
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NC, Congress will fight LS elections jointly: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Former J&K Chief Minister and Vice President of National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that NC and Congress will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections jointly. A day after…