SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot appraisal of ongoing developmental works. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by […]
Srinagar, April 20: People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti Thursday accused the judiciary of being in favour of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking to media persons, she alleged that the judiciary has remained silent on important cases such as the abrogation of Article 370 and the Bilqis Bano rape case, which have serious implications […]
Srinagar, Apr 20: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar on Thrusday announced that due to inclement weather and water logging at historic Eidgah Srinagar , Eid-ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 9:00 at Jama Masjid Srinagar, instead of Eidgah Srinagar. In a handout, the Anjuman Auqaf urged Muslims to pay Sadaqah Fitr, which is fixed at […]
Sopore, Apr 19: A Sarpanch affiliated with Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that Ali Mohammed Dar son of Abdul Ahad Dar,Sarpanch of Rawoocha village of Rafiabad was arrested for allegedly raping a […]
Srinagar, Apr 19: Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam was on Wednesday caught in a quagmire after a video-clip, purportedly showing him making an announcement regarding the sighting of ‘Shawal moon’ went viral on social-media platforms. The video-clip has been allegedly leaked by some miscreant believed to have accompanied a group of media persons from government-run […]
Baramulla, Apr 18: A rashly driven car rammed into a roadside tree at Trumgund village of North Kashmir’s Sopore town, killing the minor girl and leaving two others on board including the driver of the vehicle injured. According to the police, a speeding car (JK09A- 6032) was on its way to Srinagar from Baramulla. As […]
Srinagar, Apr 18: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) attached two engineers while an inquiry has been ordered against them for withdrawing Rs 6.12 crores for non-existent works in Kupwara. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reported that the Electric Division (ED) of Kupwara withdrew Rs 6 crore from the treasury for the installation of […]
Bandipora, Apr 17: A tragedy befell different sheep owners when the water level in Wullar Lake suddenly rose, killing at least 70 sheep. Over 80 sheep are still missing and are feared dead. The incident occurred in Lankerishipora area on the banks of Wullar Lake in North Kashmir’s Badnipora district. Divulging information about the tragedy, […]
SRINAGAR: Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr—the night that marks the revelation of the first verses of the holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), will be observed tonight across Jammu & Kashmir. The biggest congregational prayers are expected to be held at Dargah Hazratbal and at historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar, which remained closed […]
Srinagar, Apr 17: A 17 year old girl died after she was fatally hit by a moving train ‘while taking selfie’ in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district this afternoon, officials said. They said that a 17 year old girl (name withheld) resident of Shankarpora Srinagar was hit by the train when she alongside a child was […]
