An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Friday, officials said. The fire incident was reported during an anti-terrorist operation by the forces in the Suffain area of Kathua. Security forces have cordoned off the area and a search and operation is underway, the Indian []

Several trees were uprooted across Srinagar city last night due to strong winds and caused damage to few property and vehicles in various areas. A visual shows that a car was severely damaged when a large tree fell on it, crushing the vehicle. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) team has swiftly launched cleanup operations to []

Srinagar, March 27: Amid recent disputes and viral social media videos regarding toll collection at the Shutkadi Toll Post in Sonamarg, authorities have issued a clarification to address public concerns and prevent further confusion. Officials have confirmed that the residents of Shutkadi, Sonamarg, Nilgrath, and Sarbal, as well as government employees working in Sonamarg, are []

Srinagar, March 27: The Institute of Business and Policy Research (IBPR), SKUAST-K, Thursday hosted a quiz challenge on Life and Moral Values, aimed at fostering ethical awareness and integrity in professional relationships among students. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from B.Sc (Hons) Data Science and Economics students, culminating in a felicitation ceremony honouring winners, participants, []

Srinagar, March 27: Ahead of the upcoming religious observances of Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida, Navratri, and Eid-ul-Fitr, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has launched a comprehensive initiative to ensure cleanliness, sanitation and smooth pedestrian and vehicular movement across the city. SMC Commissioner Dr Owais Ahmed has directed officials to implement extensive sanitation and facility management measures at []

Srinagar, March 27: The first round of a five-day training programme on Natural Farming (NF) for Krishi Sakhis, Community Resource Persons (CRPs) of Harwan block, organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, concluded Thursday. The training, conducted from March 20 to 26 was held under the aegis of SAMETI and aimed at equipping participants with []

Samba, March 26: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Samba, successfully concluded a one-week MSME skill training programme on Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Opportunities through Beekeeping. The programme, held at village Katera, District Samba, was organised under the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme of the []

Committed to enhance infra at key religious sites across J&K

Srinagar, Mar 27: To celebrate the spiritual essence of Ramadan and provide a platform for students to showcase their talent, the prize distribution ceremony of two-day festival Shaan-e-Ramadan 2025 was held at the varsity. The event was organized by the Division of Youth Affairs, Department of Students Welfare (DSW), KU. It aimed to felicitate the []

Srinagar, Mar 27: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday said that the proposal to upgrade Kupwara-Karnah, Bandipora-Gurez, and Kupwara-Keran roads to National Highway status will be reviewed upon the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Gadkari was responding to a question raised by Member of Parliament Engineer []

Assures timely relief, rehabilitation

Ganderbal, Mar 26: The Code Squad, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Club at the Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), hosted Cyber Concave 2025, a technology event aimed at fostering cybersecurity awareness and hands-on learning, on March 25-26. The event brought together students, faculty, and industry experts through technical lectures, interactive sessions, []

Three to four terrorists were killed while five security personnel including a Deputy Superintendent of Police and a Para Commando were injured in a fierce encounter in Rajbagh area of Kathua district on Thursday. As per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) Correspondent, the operation near Jakhole village in Ghati Juthana left five []

Election commission of India today notified Special Summary Revision with reference to 01.04.2025 as the qualifying date in 77-Nagrota and 27 Budgam Assembly Constituencies (ACs) where bye-elections are due shortly. As per the schedule issued here today by the Election Commission of India, the rationalization of polling stations will be held on 04.04.2025 (Friday), publication []

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri extended his warm greetings on the auspicious religious occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida to the people. On the occasion, he prayed for communal harmony & brotherhood among different communities and prosperity in the region. Meanwhile, he directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services including []

Following the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, market inspections are being continuously conducted in Srinagar City to ensure sale of quality food items to the consumers. Accordingly, acting promptly on a specific tip-off, the Food Safety Department carried out a targeted raid on a wholesalers premises in Saraf Kadal, Srinagar. []

Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday said the government will evaluate the possibility of holding Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Eidgah in Srinagar while taking into account various factors, including weather conditions. Speaking to the media, Dr Andrabi said she has completed her assigned responsibilities, and the final decision now []

In connection with the investigation of Case FIR No. 08/2024 U/S 10,13 UA(P) Act, Sopore police on Thursday conducted a raid at Bomai, targeting the individuals associated with proscribed outfits viz Democratic Freedom Party. The police search was carried at the residential premises of separatist elements suspected of involvement in unlawful activities that pose a []

Sat Sharma (CA), President, J&K BJP and Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP held a meeting with newly inducted members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Srinagar. J&K BJP Secretary Dr. Farida Khan, Spokesperson GM Mir, Publicity Secretary Kashmir Arif Raja, senior leader Mudassir Wani were also present in the meeting, which provided []

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today visited the residence of Fayaz Ahmad Shah Naqashbandi in Peerbagh to express his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of his young son, Dawood Fayaz Ahmad Shah, who passed away at the age of 21 a few days ago. It is particularly heartbreaking that []

In preparation for the upcoming religious occasions of Shab-i-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida, Navratra, and Eid-ul-Fitr, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has launched a series of special measures to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and smooth pedestrian and vehicular movement across the city. The Commissioner, SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed IAS has directed officials to implement extensive sanitation and facility management []

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, will strengthen the countrys internal security and seeks to eliminate the multiplicity and overlapping of laws. Replying to the debate on the bill in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said India is not a Dharamshala and those who pose a threat []

Cyber Cell of Police District Awantipora has successfully resolved several cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of 1,89,238/- Multiple complaints were received involving fraudulent schemes amounting to 1,89, 238/-.These scams involved fake investment opportunities where victims were promised high returns for additional deposits.. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell of Police District Awantipora collected []

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a joint security review meeting today at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and finalize security arrangements for the upcoming major events in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was attended by senior officers from J&K Police, intelligence agencies, and various security forces. Key participants included IG CRPF Srinagar []

Jammu, March 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off a fleet of Door-to-Door Garbage Collection Vehicles. A total of Four Vehicles were handed over by ICICI Bank and ICICI Foundation to the Jammu Municipal Corporation. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiative of the Bank and the ICICI Foundation for its support to increase the []

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India, as confirmed by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, Russian news agency TASS reported. While addressing the Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda conference through a video, Lavrov said that India is currently making arrangements for the visit of the Russian []

Police and army on Thursday recovered five bullets and a grenade during a joint search operation in a forest area in Rajouri district. Official sources said that police and army launched a search operation in Manyal Gali forest in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district and recovered five live rounds, one grenade, a gas cylinder, a []

Margin Trading Facility (MTF) in India has indeed made its way into the mainstream with good popularity in its answer for allowing traders to increase their positions in the market using borrowed money. Whether you are dealing with MTF stocks or exploring MTF trading, it is of utmost importance to know the advantages and drawbacks []

Under the Modi's govt, separatism is breathing its last, and triumph of unity is echoing across Kashmir

Baramulla, March 27 : In a significant development, on March 25, Police Station Boniyar successfully filed a charge sheet in a 10 year old case (FIR No. 03/2016) under Section 420 RPC in court, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal pursuit. This breakthrough was achieved due to the relentless efforts of a dedicated police []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday Visited Kangan, Ganderbal to offer condolences at the residence of Former Legislator Faqeer Mohammad Khan. In a post on X, CM_JK wrote, Visited Kangan, Ganderbal today to offer condolences at the residence of former legislator Faqeer Mohammad Khan, who passed away recently. His contribution to public []

Nowadays, with illnesses and ailments at their peak, accidents happening all around us, and the economy suffering bigger-than-usual dips in the market, it is paramount to protect your financial interests. You need to focus on making more money and securing the future of those you love. No matter where you live, if you have a []

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has moved to Delhi High Court for modification of order granting him permission to attend Parliament Session in custody. He has sought waiving off the condition of expenses for travel from Tihar Jail to Parliament and back to Jail. It is stated that Tihar Jail authorities are charging Rs. 1.45 lakh []

Srinagar, March 27 : The Meteorological Department Srinagar on Thursday Predicted light to moderate rain and snow to several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the northern and central regions, from late afternoon on March 27th to nighttime. The forecast indicates a dry spell from March 28th to 31st, followed by another dry period []

The long-awaited railway connection between Kashmir and the rest of India is set to become a reality on April 19, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train to the Valley from Katra. The historic event will take place in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, []

A leaked Signal chat has revealed that senior Trump administration officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, shared details about an upcoming military strike on Yemen, The Atlantic reported. The messages, inadvertently sent to The Atlantics editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, have raised serious concerns over []

In a significant policy announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has declared a 25 per cent tariff on all imported vehicles entering the United States, a move he described as very exciting for domestic manufacturing. The tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will impact nearly half of all vehicles sold in []

Water crisis is deepening in Jammu. People are being made to suffer for no fault of theirs. Mercury is rising and people are being made to fend for water. Water supply in Jammu has been severely affected due to the strike by the daily wage employees of the Jal Shakti/PHE Department demanding their regularisation. They []

Says J&K is an integral part of India, no power can separate it from the nation Urges Policy support & digital transformation for J&Ks MSMEs J&Ks handloom, handicrafts to benefit from E-commerce, branding initiatives Says J&K must follow Switzerlands MSME model to drive growth

Preparations underway at Katra; final schedule awaited: Officials

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Asias largest Tulip Garden, anticipates record visitors Tulip Garden sees huge rush, 17.2k tourists visit on inaugural day

Prevailing weather conditions to continue today: MeT

Over 1 lakh BLOs to be trained nationwide

With Eid-ul-Fitr just around the corner, markets across Srinagar are abuzz with activity as people scramble to complete their festive shopping. Popular shopping hubs like Lal Chowk, Goni Khan, Residency Road, Jahangir Chowk, and Maharaja Bazaar are packed with eager shoppers picking up clothes, sweets, bakery items, and other essentials for the celebration. The festive []

New district teams with fresh faces to be constituted

People have faith in our policies, leadership

Backs daily wagers, slams PC Chief for hypocrisy

Six passengers treated at Qazigund hospital, nine referred to GMC Anantnag

Senior political leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Thursday assured daily wagers that the recently formulated committee of top bureaucrats will take a decision in their favor regarding their regularisation. Speaking on the issue, Sadiq said the government is committed to addressing the concerns of daily wagers, who have been demanding job security for a []

On the inaugural day, the Asias largest Tulip Garden In Srinagar Wednesday witnessed an overwhelming response from local, national as well as high-end tourists. Following its opening today, the garden witnessed unprecedented footfall of 17,259 visitors, setting a new benchmark in its history. In an official statement, the Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks has []