Kashmir

J-K Police arrest 2 LeT terrorists, 1 associate in Kashmir

Srinagar: Kashmir Police along with security forces on Thursday have arrested three active terrorists including two hybrid terrorists of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Budgam and Baramulla. Besides that, the police have…
In pics: Heavy snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar: Heavy snowfall disrupted normal life in Kashmir, especially Srinagar city on Wednesday. Right from Tuesday evening, wet weather was witnessed in Srinagar and other townships of Kashmir valley while heavy snowfall…

J-K LG reviews progress in financial inclusion by banks in UT

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the progress made in financial inclusion by banks in J&K with M.K. Jain, Deputy Governor of RBI, Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief…
Snowfall in many parts of Kashmir

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was recorded in many parts of Kashmir on Tuesday even as Srinagar city was lashed by sleet due to western disturbances affecting the region, officials said here. Heavy snowfall…
Widespread rain, snow likely in J-K, Ladakh

Srinagar: The India Meteorological department has forcast widespread rain, snow across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladhakh for two days beginning Tuesday evening. “Weather remained dry in J&K and Ladakh on Monday. Widespread…
J-K sees 104 fresh COVID-19 cases, one death

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 104 fresh cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of infected people to 4,52,410, while one death due to the virus was reported in the…
2,250 square km of forest land degraded in J-K: Govt

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that 2,250 square kilometres of forest area has been degraded in the Union Territory till date. However, the forest department on an average restores…

Citizens Cooperative Bank delegation calls on LG, submits memorandum

Jammu: A three-member delegation of the Citizens Cooperative Bank’s board of directors called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday, an official spokesperson said. The delegation headed by bank’s Chairman Parveen…
Only BJP capable of bringing about development in Punjab: Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that only a Bharatiya Janata Party government can bring about development in Punjab as the Congress party is highly unstable. Singh also stated that…
Srinagar tulip garden to open on March 20

Srinagar: Famous tulip garden of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city will be thrown open on March 20 as 15 lakh tulips are expected to bloom this year. Sheikh Fayaz, commissioner/secretary floriculture department told…
COVID-19: 166 fresh cases in J-K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 166 fresh Covid cases, which took the tally to 4,52,155, while no death due to the virus was reported in the past 24 hours, officials…
2 soldiers, LeT man killed in encounter at J-K’s Shopian

Srinagar: A terrorist was killed and two army soldiers were martyred in an ongoing encounter with security forces at Chermarg Zainapora area in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Saturday. Police…
Covid: One more death, 197 new cases in J-K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 197 fresh Covid cases on Friday that took the infection tally to 4,51,989, while one more fatality pushed the death toll to 4,746, officials said. Of the…
J&K wildlife dept guard arrested for taking bribe

Srinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a guard of the Jammu and Kashmir wildlife department for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000. A statement issued…
COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir reports 232 new cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday recorded 232 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection tally to 4,51,792 while no death was reported in the last 24 hours, officials said. Of the…