Srinagar, Jan 2 (UNI) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday hoped that Union Territory status is only a temporary phase and expressed optimism for a swift return to statehood. Omar asserted that the courts remain an option for restoration of J&K’s statehood, but it would be the last option. The chief minister made these…
2 WDs to affect UT from Jan 1, barring Sgr, Kupwara, mercury plummets in Kashmir parts Srinagar, Dec 30 : Jammu and Kashmir is all set to experience a moderate snowfall in the first week of New Year as two back-to-back Western Disturbances would likely affect the Union Territory from January 3 to 6, the weatherman…
Ganderbal, Dec 28 : Amid heavy snowfall that brought life to a standstill on the Sonamarg road in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, hundreds of tourists found themselves stranded in areas like Gund, Gagangir, Sonamarg, Kulan, Rayil, and Guna-Van. Despite the harsh weather and limited resources, local residents showcased extraordinary hospitality by taking the tourists into their…
Srinagar, Dec 27 Srinagar and other plains of Kashmir valley received season-first snowfall ending a long dry spell, officials said. Reports of snowfall were also received from parts of Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar while rains lashed the plains of Jammu district. The snowfall has also shut down some strategic roads including the historical Mughal road…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The final journey of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will commence from the Congress headquarters to the cremation ground at 9.30 am on Saturday, party general secretary KC Venugopal said. In a post on X, Venugopal said, “Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh ji’s mortal remains will be at his…
Says unscheduled power cuts outcome of overloading; Prays for early snowfall, expects rise in tourist influx Srinagar, Dec 26 : Amidst the promises of 200 free electricity units to the consumers, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made it clear that the round-the-clock electricity to the consumers would not be possible before the…
Srinagar, Dec 25 : With no letup in the cold wave conditions across the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir has continued to witness an increase in the deficit rainfall as the Union Territory has recorded a precipitation deficiency of 81 per cent in the past three months. From October 01 to December 25, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir…
Poonch, Dec 24 : At least 5 soldiers were killed and 3 sustained injuries when an Army vehicle went off course and fell into a deep gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Official sources said that the vehicle, part of the 11 Madras Light Infantry…
Srinagar, Dec 24 : 94 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act were registered, while 1.7 kg brown sugar, 2.83 kg crystal meth, and several psychotropic drugs, and properties worth Rs 4.5 crore were also seized in Srinagar in 2024, police said here. Addressing a press conference, senior superintendent of Police Srinagar, Imtiyaz…
Srinagar, Dec 23 : The traditional bread of Kashmir valley, ‘baking rotis’, a staple in Kashmiri households, has seen a new price hike, leading to concerns among locals, who are calling for government action. The All Jammu Kashmir Kashmiri Bread Makers and Local Bakers Union, on the other hand, claimed the price has been increased after…
