After frequent wet spells till last week, Jammu and Kashmir parts witnessed sudden rise in the maximum temperature on Tuesday as most stations of the Union territory including the twin capitals have recorded the hottest day of the season. According to the news agencyKashmir News Observer, the maximum temperature has witnessed a sudden rise today. []

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said the team will be planning their tactics against star India batter Virat Kohli for the high-octane clash with Men in Blue in the ICC T20 World Cup at West Indies/USA this year. Babar made this statement ahead of his sides T20I series against Ireland from March 10 onwards, which consists []

Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Pandurang K Pole, on Sunday visited Bandipora to review poll preparedness in the district for Lok Sabha Polls 2024. The CEO convened a meeting of concerned officers to take stock of election preparedness and arrangements being put in place by the administration in Bandipora. The meeting was aimed to assess the []

Security personnel on Sunday morning launched a massive manhunt following a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy a day before, in which one personnel was killed, officials said. According to the officials, the search operation was carried out to track the terrorists. Security forces have laid down nakas and checking is going on []

Srinagar, May 04: Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone on Saturday accused former chief minister and National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah of denying him security to participate in the last rites of his father who was assassinated in 2002. Addressing the media persons here, Lone while attacking the National Conference said that on the second []

Srinagar, May 04: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to instill fear among Hindus to maintain his power. Abdullah said PM was diverting attention from the issues concerning common people that originally propelled him to power in 2014. Speaking in support of the partys Lok []

Assures resolving contractual employees issues if voted to power

Srinagar, May 04: Prominent socio-political activist Waqar H Bhatti, along with his wife Roohi Bhatti, joined the Apni Party on Saturday in the presence of the party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. Roohi Bhatti is also a prominent activist, having served as coordinator in PDPs Youth Wing and Tribal Cell. The couple joined the party []

Budgam, May 04: National Conference Vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged the voters to exercise their franchise for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir. Omar, who is the NC candidate from north Kashmirs Baramulla parliamentary constituency, conducted a roadshow in the Beerwah assembly constituency in central Kashmirs Budgam district. He []

Srinagar, May 04: Urging people to choose change for a better future for the younger generation, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday accused the regions traditional political parties of being hypocritical in nature and said they could go to any extent in their pursuit of power. He made these remarks while addressing []

JAMMU: A delegation of young lawyers met with National Conference Additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra and Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta here on Saturday. The meeting, presided over by Harshvardhan Singh, President of the JKNC Student Wing, focused on addressing critical issues facing the youth and the broader community in the region, the party []

Jammu, May 04: One soldier was killed while four were injured when terrorists ambushed a convoy of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. The attack occurred late Saturday evening near Shahsitar area in Poonch sector. In the ensuing gunfight with the terrorists, the IAF warriors fought []

Alert in entire region, lights installed; special commandos deployed

Srinagar, May 04: In response to the National Medical Commissions (NMCs) notice that had threatened slashing of MBBS seats for Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Medical College Srinagar, the institute has issued a clarification. Earlier, on April 29, the NMC, which regulates medical education and medical professionals, issued a show cause notice signed by []

Srinagar, May 04: Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K, during his visit to District Pulwama today oversaw various developmental projects of the department in District Pulwama. His itinerary included inspection of Mulberry Nurseries/Farms, Incubation cum Chawki Rearing Centers of the Department and to ascertain the progress of construction works of Seed Houses/Chawki Rearing Centers []

People now understand that boiling Kashmir was political investment of some actors

Srinagar, May 04: In the Art of Giving, we cannot overlook that nature is a great giver and a selfless giver. Wind/air, earth, and fire without them the world cannot survive. The wind raises the clouds to form the rain, that nurtures the earth to grow vegetation, fruits and flowers, and the wood that kindles []

Srinagar, May 04: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather and Shrine Board officers led by Rai on Saturday visited Baltal Base Hospital to oversee the healthcare preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024. Accompanied by senior-level officers, Dr Mushtaq took stock of the healthcare measures in place and ensured that []

Pulwama, May 04: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama P D Nitya on Saturday inaugurated a restaurant in this south Kashmir district. The event was attended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Parliamentary candidate for Srinagar constituency, Waheed ur Rehman Parra and other officials. From Kashmir to Punjab provides a unique range of culinary dishes []

Jammu May 04: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta on Saturday flagged off the BJP Mahila Morcha team of Jammu & Kashmir to Maharashtra for an extensive election campaign in view of Lok Sabha polls. Expressing his confidence in the capability of the Mahila Morcha Team headed by its []

Ganderbal, May 04: The Youth Services and Sports department Ganderbal in a commendable effort hosted a range of sports activities on Saturday, showcasing the districts vibrant sporting culture. Under the District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Ganderbal, Sheikh Shafqat Iqbal various educational institutions witnessed spirited competitions in Kho-kho, Cricket, Badminton, Football, Volleyball, Chess, and []

Budgam, May 04: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam and Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC), Chare-I-Sharief, in association with Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Chare-I-Sharief, and HR & ACF (NGO) on Saturday organize an awareness program aimed at empowering communities with legal knowledge about the (Child friendly Legal Services to Children and their Protection) []

Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP Shesh Paul Vaid slammed Pakistan after terrorists attacked an Indian Air Force convoy vehicle in the Poonch sector, stating that the neighbouring country will not tolerate seeing people of Jammu and Kashmir exercising their democratic right. Information has been received that the Indian Air Force has been attacked in Mendhar []

One of the five Indian Air Force soldiers injured in the terrorist attack in Poonch district has passed away in hospital during treatment, Officials said on Saturday. Security Force officials said, One more soldier is critical and undergoing treatment while the remaining three are stable. Meanwhile, In a post on X, Indian Air Force said, []

All India Hoteliers Federation organised a conclave after thirty-eight years to promote tourism in Kashmir. The conclave was a joint venture of the All India Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Association of India with the Department of Tourism which was held at Hotel Radisson, a prominent hotel chain of India. Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman of Mushtaq []

Ahead of the coming annual Hajj pilgrimage, 7000 people are readying from Kashmir to perform the holy pilgrimage to Makkah. As per the details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), officials from the Hajj House said that meticulous planning and arrangements are being made to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the []

Four soldiers of the Indian Airforce were injured when vehicles in their convoy came under terrorist fire in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday. Security Forces officials said, An Indian Air Force vehicle convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Poonch district of J&K. The local Rashtriya Rifles unit has started cordon and search []

Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Saturday, said that traditional parties deliberately subjected the residents of Srinagar city, Shehr-e-Khas, to unnecessary sufferings, solely for their personal political advantages. He said that these leaders exploited the innocence of the city dwellers by keeping them engaged in disputes like Sher-Bakra and India-Pakistan, and so []

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested a drug peddler in Shopian and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from his possession. A Police spokesperson said, Under the supervision of SSP Shopian Tanushree-IPS, a police party of Police Post Keegam at a checkpoint established at Peerpora Rakh Chidren []

IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi-IPS along with DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey-IPS accompanied by SSP Ganderbal Sandeep Gupta-IPS held a joint security review meeting at DPO Ganderbal in connection with GELS-2024 & forthcoming Amarnath Ji Yatra-24. The meeting was attended by Gh Hassan-JKPS Hqrs Ganderbal, Dy.SP PC Ganderbal Aftab Bukhari-JKPS & other senior officers of Police & []

Staff raises concerns about misconduct, embezzlement of funds by BMO, demand action from DHSK

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Saturday lashed out at those political leaders who resemble participation in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections with referendum, saying such politicians are once again deceiving people of Jammu and Kashmir and leading them towards death and destruction. Addressing a public meeting in Fateh Kadal area of Srinagar district, []

Prominent socio-political activist Waqar H. Bhatti, along with his wife Roohi Bhatti, joined Apni Party today in the presence of the party president, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. Roohi Bhatti is also a prominent activist. Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari gave a warm welcome to the couple into the party fold.

Chandigarh University has become the first Indian university to start a Harvard University collaborative business management program by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States-based prestigious university to provide aspiring business students international exposure and perspective. Chandigarh University Chancellor, Satnam Singh Sandhu signed the MoU with Kristen Maynard, Managing Director of Business []

In a significant development for the grappling sports community in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Saniyaa Kadree has been appointed as the Chairperson of The Grappling Committee of India for the region, following the recommendation of Subham Choudhary, Chairman (North India) Grappling Committee of India. As the newly appointed Chairperson, Kadrees responsibilities will include []

Google on Saturday paid tribute to Hamida Banu, considered as Indias first woman wrestler. The search engine giant changed their homepage logo to celebrate the life of the woman who entered the sport that was dominated by the male population during the 1940s and 50s. Banu born in the early 90s hailed from Uttar Pradeshs []

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Station Baramullla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Binner Crossing Baramulla, intercepted two persons. During their search, 80 grams []

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday registered an FIR on the complaints received from senior women functionaries against an alleged scurrilous communication being circulated on social media, the police officials said. According to the police, scurrilous communication has been circulated on various social media platforms (WhatsApp, etc) with baseless, scandalous, and derogatory allegations aimed []

To unlock the true economic potential of Jammu & Kashmir, a comprehensive and integrated strategy is imperative

Most people with hypertension do not feel any symptoms, though very high blood pressures can cause headaches, blurred vision, chest pain and other symptoms

The right to vote is a basic human right that is essential for the functioning of a democratic society

A worker in good health can work efficiently and effectively provided he/she has sound ethics; poor health, on the contrary, is a curse

Balochistan provides an apt example of how the Pakistan state has failed to accommodate the socio-cultural, political, and economic aspirations and grievances of the Baloch people, which has led to the present state of affairs. The coercive kill-and-dump policy of the army has only resulted in killings and disappearance of hundreds of innocent Baloch people, []

Doda, May 03: In a thrilling match at GDC Ground Bhaderwah, Fearless Knight Doda showcased their dominance as they crushed Rising Star Bhaderwah by 4 wickets in the ongoing Chenab Valley Bash T20 Cricket Tournament. The encounter witnessed remarkable performances from both teams, ultimately culminating in a resounding victory for Fearless Knight Doda. Rising Star []

Srinagar,May 03: In a concerted effort to ensure road safety and enforce traffic regulations, the flying squad Enforcement team of RTO Kashmir conducted a special checking drive across various locations in Srinagar city, notably focusing on Nowgam Bypass Srinagar. Under the vigilant supervision of RTO Kashmir, the operation targeted vehicles, particularly commercial and contract carriage []

Prof. A. Ravinder Nath flagged off voting awareness rally

NEP Cell devises survey instrument, implementation mechanism

In a joint operation, security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district and recovered arms and ammunition, police said on Friday. In a post on X, Bandipora Police said, In a joint operation ,Indian Army -13 RR, Bandipora police & 3rd Bn CRPF busted a terrorist hideout in Changali forest Aragam. []

J&K Police on Friday said that it has received a series of complaints from Senior Women Functionaries holding public office along with other supporting material alleging therein that for last few days a Scurrilous communication is being circulated in various internet based social media (Whatsapp etc) whereby baseless, scandalous and derogatory allegations aimed at harming []

In a significant stride towards bolstering security measures, district Police Ramban under the Command of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban Anuj Kumar made functional an advanced AI-Based Facial Recognition System at Navyuga Checking Plaza, Banihal under the jurisdiction of Police Post Jawahar Tunnel Police Station Banihal. A statement issued reads that this technology []