Western disturbance likely to bring rain, snowfall to several areas
Western disturbance likely to bring rain, snowfall to several areas
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq advocates for dialogue to resolve issues in Kashmir, criticizing the use of coercion and pressure tactics. He believes restrictions, job terminations, and property confiscations are counterproductive, deepening alienation and suffering instead of fostering understanding. He reiterates that only engagement and dialogue can lead to positive results.
Gulmarg received unexpected snowfall, boosting tourism hopes after a slow season impacted by a terror attack and heavy rains. The Meteorological Department predicted the snowfall, which caused a temperature drop and is expected to continue with heavy rain and snow.
A Kashmiri man with leg fractures turned to traditional bonesetting after hospital surgery was deemed too risky. Bonesetting, involving massage and holy verses, helped him walk again. While popular and cheaper, medical experts warn of potential risks and advise consulting professionals, despite the practice's generational legacy.
In new set-up, consumers will have to pay before using power
Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal threatened to resign, criticizing Uttar Pradesh's CM Adityanath and police actions against Muslims for displaying 'I Love Muhammad' banners. He cited actions against Muslims as violating Modi's inclusive vision and demanded impartiality.
A train carrying over 100 Maruti Suzuki vehicles traveled 850 km from Haryana to Anantnag, Kashmir, a first for automobile transport in the region. The 45-hour journey, utilizing railway infrastructure, is expected to reduce transportation costs. The railway earned approximately Rs 9 lakh from the trip.
Leh is slowly returning to normal after violent protests. Schools up to class VIII and public transport have resumed. Authorities are gradually relaxing restrictions, with officials monitoring the situation. A magisterial inquiry was ordered into the violence and police action, but was rejected by the Leh Apex Body.
A policeman, Constable Shubam Choudhary, was found dead in Rajouri district. He was returning from Nowshera to his village when he died under unclear circumstances. His body was discovered overnight, and a post-mortem and investigation are underway.
Sat Sharma said party cadres will reach every sector over the next three months
More than 1.70 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri
Police arrested the drug peddlers from Anantnag, Kupwara, Budgam and Pulwama districts
The sharp Indian response comes amid continuing protests in Muzaffarabad, Kotli and other parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Curfew was imposed in Leh town on September 24 following widespread violence that left four persons dead and several others injured
An active western disturbance is most likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining areas from Sunday
Gupta said Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita remains in force across Ladakh
Referring to 'I love Muhammad' row, he says what was a simple, heartfelt act of faith has been met with FIRs, detentions and inflammatory rhetoric, including Yogi Adityanath's remarks about "teaching lessons" to generations
Wangchuk has been lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan
The trio allegedly hatched a conspiracy by minting huge amounts of money from 10 people on the promise of providing employment
Gitanjali said Sept 24 violence a consequence of admn’s handling rather than protesters’ actions
Claimed he was merely returning home for lunch when he was shot
LAB seeks investigation by former SC judge, release of detainees, compensation for families of deceased and injured
Sinha said Gandhi's principle of selfless service will guide nation in its journey towards development
NSUI stages a protest outside the BJP headquarters in Jammu
PDP chief says dialogue is the only way to resolve issues
Since August 9, several freight trains carrying the Army’s winter stock, fruits and other items have reached Kashmir
JMC Commissioner urged residents to keep surroundings clean, avoid stagnant water, and use mosquito nets
Landslides and shooting stones are likely in hilly areas and along highways
FIR under Sections 353(2), 356 of the BNS, and 66C and 66D of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered