Afghanistan, Feb 22 : Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.2 and 4.5 hit Afghanistan in the early hours of Saturday. As per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the first earthquake occurred at 4:20 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). It was recorded at latitude 36.21 N and longitude 71.22 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth []

A migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said. An official said that the man has been identified as Krishna Karmaal (31) son of Daneshwar Karmaal of Jharkhand. He was found dead on a road in the Kanjigund area of Bijbehara. He said that []

US President Donald Trump announced that he will soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China, asserting that the United States will charge the same tariffs these nations impose on American goods. Trump said, We will soon impose reciprocal tariffs they charge us, we charge them. Whatever a company or a country, []

SRINAGAR, FEB 21 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu and Kashmir Annual Session-2025, themed AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals, in Srinagar. The event, organized by the CII J&K Council, brought together prominent business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for boosting Jammu and []

Praises SOGs readiness, discusses summer security plans Reaffirm commitment to peace & security in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 21: A total of 11,525 students from the hard zone areas of Jammu and Kashmir are set to take part in the 11th-grade annual regular examinations, which will begin on February 22, 2025, and conclude on March 22, 2025, across 128 centers. An official from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education []

New terminal to handle 10 million passengers annually All formalities completed, expecting final approval shortly: Director Airport

MeT forecasts more snow from Feb 25-28

A 36-year-old woman from South Kashmirs Pulwama district has made history by becoming the first female truck driver in Kashmir. Rabiya Yaseen, who has defied societal norms and stereotypes, is now a trailblazer in a profession traditionally dominated by men. Rabiyas journey began with a love for driving. Married to Mohammad Imtiyaz four years ago, []

From exotic fruits to traditional staples, these first-ever shipments highlight how the Modi governments vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat is creating new opportunities for Indian farmers.

FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS The Parliament of India made history on 22nd February, 1994 when a special resolution on Jammu and Kashmir was passed unanimously by the representatives present in the two Houses. All parties cutting across the ideological barriers came to a consensus in this regard keeping in view the unity and integrity []

CRISPR/Cas9, a groundbreaking gene-editing technology, holds the potential to transform oilseed production in Kashmir

11 vehicles seized, any vehicle without documents to face action: Officials

A four-day yellow alert has been issued by the local Meteorological Department from February 25 in Jammu and Kashmir divisions. With the forecast of dry weather conditions for next three days, Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at most places with []

Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made it clear that the only way for the defending champions to move forward in the Champions Trophy is by standing triumphant over their arch-rival in Dubai on Sunday. After waiting nearly three decades to host a global cricket tournament in []

At a time when Pakistan is using Chinese drones to smuggle weapons and drugs into India, a top Army official has said that the force was in the process of acquiring and deploying low-level lightweight radars capable of detecting even small drones like the DJI Mavic. DJI is a Chinese firm whose drones are widely []

KYARI (Kashmirs Yumberzal Applied Research Institute) proudly celebrates its founder, Arhan Bagati, for being honored with the prestigious HT 30 Under 30 Award in the Social Impact Leadership category. This recognition marks a significant acknowledgment of Arhan Bagatis transformative contributions to the socio-economic development of Jammu & Kashmir and his broader work in public policy []

A joint security review meeting was convened today at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, co-chaired by IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi and IG CRPF Mitesh Kumar. The meeting was attended by senior officials from both the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including DIG CKR Srinagar Shri Rajiv Panday, DIG []

Kerala made history in Ahmedabad, securing their first-ever appearance in the Ranji Trophy finals after a win on the basis of first innings lead against Gujarat on Friday. On the other hand, Vidarbha outclassed defending champions Mumbai to secure an 80-run win in Nagpur. For Kerala, this run till the Ranji final has been a []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the CMs Public Services and Outreach Office, Raabita, in Srinagar to assess its functioning and strengthen its role in addressing public grievances effectively. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed that Raabita Nodal Officers be designated at the district level to ensure prompt and efficient []

Sometimes, you need access to funds quicklywhether its for unexpected medical expenses or a time-sensitive opportunity you cant pass up. In these cases, having quick access to money can make all the difference. Instant personal loans online provide a fast and easy way to borrow funds without the hassle of lengthy paperwork. With so []

Police in Srinagar has attached the property of a drug peddler, which comprises of movable assets in the form of vehicle, valued at approximately 1.5 lakhs. The vehicle was acquired through the sale of illicit drugs and substances by drug peddler namely Javid Ahmad Wani son of Ali Mohammad resident of Gasoo Hazratbal who is []

Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sopore recovered consignment of illicit timber from village Laiser Rafiabad in the jurisdiction of Police Station Dangiwacha. A Police spokesperson said that acting on specific information regarding illicit timber consignment and accordingly, a police party of Police Station Dangiwacha and Police Post Watergam alongwith officials of forest department, conducted raid []

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said to have solved a theft case by arresting the accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from his possession in Central Kashmirs Srinagar district. A Spokesperson said that Police Station Lal Bazar received a written complaint from one person namely Maqsood Ahmed Baba []

Gold prices have been on a strong upward trend in 2025, with analysts predicting that the metal could touch USD 3,000 per ounce by the second quarter of the year. According to a report by Metals Focus, a metals research consultancy firm, golds rally has been fuelled by economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and investor sentiment. []

Man who was missing since a month, his body was found on Friday from NPHPC Dam in Uri area of North Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said that a man namely Bali Kumar(45) son of Bal Ram Kumar Resident of Bandi Brahmna Uri, was missing from his home since 20th January 2025. In this regard family []

Kulgam, Feb 21: The issue of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) exam coinciding with the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) on February 23 has come to the governments notice and is currently under review, with possible solutions being explored, said Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo. The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that all public issues cannot be resolved in the first Budget in Jammu and Kashmir, but would be a good start to lay the foundation for the next five years. Speaking with reporters, Omar Abdullah, said that he knows people have expectations and the government will come up []

As many as four people were killed and over 30 others were injured in a collision between a truck and a bus in Gujarats Kachchh district, officials said on Friday. Superintendent of Police Bhuj Kutch (Western) Vikas Sunda informed that the four people have been declared dead while those injured have been taken to the []

Highlighting the importance of G20 in a multipolar world, the External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of finding common ground to safeguard this institution amid rising tensions due to polarization globally. Jaishankar was speaking at the G-20 Session titled Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation in South Africa on Thursday. He expressed gratitude to South []

School Education Department Friday reprimanded all teaching staff deployed and attached for administrative works in different offices and departments in Kashmir region. In this regard, a latest official communiqu was issued by the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK). DSEK said that all the Teaching Staff deployed or attached for administrative works in different offices []

Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq weighed in on the factors that could influence the outcome of the blockbuster Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan. A new chapter of the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan will unfold in Dubai on Sunday. The pressure will be high, especially after the defending champions, Pakistan, faced a 60-run defeat []

Baramulla, Feb 21 : A disabled man died due to suffocation after fire engulfed his house here in North Kashmir on Friday. Officials said that the fire gutted double storied house, which claimed the life of a 31-year old Zubair Siraj, son of Mohammed Siraj, having disability. He was trapped in the attic portion of []

Srinagar, Feb 21 : At least four houses were damaged in a pre-dawn fire incident that broke out in the Bohrikadal area in the old city on Friday. An official said that about four residential houses were damaged after a fire broke out. He said the fire call was received at 4:18 AM, and when []

According to Article 23 of the Indian Constitution any type of forced labour is prohibited. Thus, children are required to be protected from the hands of misuse and abuse

Tourism in India has grown remarkably over the past two decades, with government initiatives, infrastructure development, and global branding contributing to this success

Shehri-khaas manifests a saga of resilience, resistance and cultural legacy of more than two millennia old civilization that is attributed to Raja Praversena's reign who is believed to be the founder of the old city

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Major hotel chains set to expand presence in UT

Ganderbal, Feb 20: In a major move to address sanitation concerns, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched a major drive to clear clogged drains in the Gagangir area of Gund, located in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district. The drains, heavily obstructed by accumulated polythene and other waste, had been causing foul smell and raising significant []

Srinagar, Feb 20: Prof Azmat Alam Khan has been appointed as the new Registrar of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. Prof Khan, a chief scientist, was working as Associate Director Research and OSD to Vice Chancellor at the university. He has been appointed on a tenure of three years, which is []

Ganderbal, Feb 20: District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore Thursday convened a meeting of District Level Review Committee (DLRC)/District Consultative Committee (DCC) to review the performance of banks and line departments for the quarter ending December 2024 here in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The Lead District Manager, Ganderbal, provided a detailed report []

Restoration worth to begin forthwith: MLA Sadiq

A brilliant century by Shubman Gill and five-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami were the highlights as India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener at Dubai on Thursday. Chasing 229 runs set thanks to a fighting 154-run stand by Towhid Hridoy, India got off to a fine start with a []

Police in Sopore have attached 4 kanals and 2 marlas of orchard land belonging to two proclaimed offenders namely Afroz Ahmad War son of Mohammad Maqbool War and Maqsood Ahmad War son of Sona-u-llah War, both residents of Warpora Sopore under Survey numbers 3225, 3950, 3956 and 2384 in Estate Warpora Sopore. This action is []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultations with public representatives, holding separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu division at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. Chairing the session for Kishtwar district, the Chief Minister engaged with public representatives, including Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, who represents Padder-Nagseni in []

Traffic movement has been suspended on both ends of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to slippery road conditions between Banihal and Ramsoo following heavy snowfall on Thursday. Authorities have urged commuters to avoid traveling on the highway until weather conditions improve and the road is cleared for safe passage. A traffic official said, Traffic stopped []

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami completed 200 ODI wickets on Thursday, becoming the fastest to reach the milestone in terms of balls taken. Shami accomplished this milestone during Indias ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against Bangladesh in Dubai. During the match, he bowled his full quota of 10 overs and looked in a nice rhythm. He []

Srinagar Police has arrested an accused person for his involvement in extortion case following a detailed investigation. The accused person had a history of over 30 criminal cases, and had previously been booked under the PSA twice. A written complaint was received by Police Post Bagyas on 10th January 2025 wherein the applicant namely Tufail []