Kashmir
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HC issues notice to NIA on Engineer Rashid’s bail plea
Jammu: Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the bail application moved by Lok Sabha member from J&K’s Baramulla constituency, Engineer Rashid. “Delhi High Court…
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Video: Imam of Madinah and former Qari of Masjid Nabawi visits Kashmir
A professor of Uloom Al-Qur’an at Madinah International University and Imam of Masjid Al Qayyim in Madinah made a significant visit to North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday, January 19, drawing considerable…
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Kashmiri shawl trader assaulted in Punjab, robbed of Rs 47K
A young Kashmiri shawl trader was allegedly assaulted from behind by unidentified persons in Sultanpur area of Kapurthala district of Punjab. According to Punjab police, the victim, Mohammed Shafi Khawaja hailing from…
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Cold wave returns to Kashmir, weather improves in Jammu
Srinagar: After two days of less harsh night temperatures, a cold wave returned to Kashmir Valley and Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Monday. Jammu division…
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J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Sopore
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between the security forces and terrorists at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. Sources with Jammu and Kashmir Police told IANS that…
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Kashmir likely to witness week-long wet spell
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to…
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Sectarian tensions erupt in Kashmir over remarks on Rashidun Caliphs, 6 held
Sectarian tension erupted in Kashmir after a video clip of a Mushaira (poetry gathering) event held in Srinagar’s Zadibal city surfaced on social media showing two participants using hateful language in their…
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Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Cross-country cycle expedition flagged off
Srinagar: A 4,000 km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday, January 16, to promote a pollution-free India. The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians,…
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Omar Abdullah praises armed forces
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday praised the armed forces for safeguarding the country and assured them of his government’s complete support in mitigating their problems. He was…
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Kashmir remains in grip of severe cold
Srinagar: Kashmir continues to be in the grip of a cold wave as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point in the valley, the meteorological department said on Tuesday. The…
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J-K: PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel for all year access to Sonamarg
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After…
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Swapping trains at Katra will defeat purpose: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said while the issue of passenger security on trains to the Valley was understandable, making the commuters change trains at Katra will…
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JK’s electricity given to Rajasthan, UP by LG: Farooq Abdullah
Kathua: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the administration, alleging that Jammu and Kashmir’s electricity has been diverted to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh by Lieutenant Governor…
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Post-snowfall restoration work underway in Kashmir valley: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said post-snowfall restoration work in the valley was underway in full swing and being closely monitored. The Kashmir valley and some areas…
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Night temperature dips in Kashmir valley
Srinagar: The night temperature in the valley dipped sharply, with Kokernag town in south Kashmir freezing at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius, officials said on Sunday. In Srinagar, the mercury settled at a…
