Ajaz Rashid
Violence Strikes Innocence
Circus worker Falls Victim to Terrorists in Anantnag
By Ajaz Rashid
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Monday evening, a non-Muslim worker fell victim...
J&K’s Selection for G20 Meeting is a Testament to Growth and Peace: LG Manoj...
Jammu and Kashmir Restored to Peace, Development, Empowerment, Tourism Growth under PM Modi’s Leadership
By Ajaz Rashid
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the selection of...
Introduction of SEM in Kashmir
By Ajaz Rashid
The introduction of smart electricity meters (SEM) in Kashmir has the potential to revolutionize the energy sector in the region. These advanced meters use digital...
E-Reading VS Physical Reading
By Ajaz Rashid
While e-reading and physical reading have their own unique advantages, both have a place in our lives. The rise of e-books has made reading more...
Breakthrough Arrests: Mirwaiz’s Killers Caught After 33 Years
The arrest of terrorists Javaid Ahmad Bhat and Zahoor Ahmad Bhat represents a significant milestone in the long-standing pursuit of justice for Mirwaiz Farooq's assassination.
By Ajaz Rashid
Elevate Healthcare Infrastructure
The importance of better healthcare in society cannot be overstated. Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right and a key determinant of an individual's well-being, productivity, and economic growth. It...
Rethinking the Use of TV Screens in Playway Schools
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, its impact on various aspects of our lives, including education, cannot be ignored. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of...
Behind the Scenes: Anaesthetist on the Challenges of Administering Anesthesia
Collaboration, Cooperation and effective teamwork is the key to achieving good results in patient management: Dr Masood Rashid
By Ajaz Rashid
Dr. Masood Rashid,...
Stunt Biking Menace
By Ajaz Rashid
The sight of young motorcyclists performing dangerous stunts on the streets has become all too common in many cities, and the recent tragic accident in...
‘Kangitchh’ to ‘Guchhi’: Unearthing the Treasures of J&K
The Unique Flavor and Texture of Morel Mushrooms in High-End Cuisine
By Ajaz Rashid
Morel mushrooms, also known as Morchella Esculenta, are highly sought-after in...
Unlocking India’s Tourism Potential
Union Budget 2023 Addresses the 6 Key Pillars of Planning, Place, People, Policy, Process, and Promotion"
By Puneet Chhatwal
India's travel and tourism industry is...
Kashmir’s Famous Nadru Receives Boost
Farmer Producer Organization takes Kashmiri delicacy Nadru to global market, aims to Boost Income and Market Linkages for Farmers in Kashmir
By Ajaz Rashid
The...
Erasure Of Women Journalists
Taliban Restrictions on Women Journalists Stifle Press Freedom and Gender Equality in Afghanistan
By Ajaz Rashid
The media landscape in Afghanistan has undergone a drastic...
TB Free J&K
J&K receives awards at ONE WORLD TB SUMMIT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds J&K's efforts in achieving significant reduction in TB incidence
By Ajaz Rashid
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Named One Of India’s Most Powerful In 2023
Sinha secures impressive 24th position in 'The Indian Express' list of powerful Indians
By EOK News Desk
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha...
J&K: A Hidden Gem in the Making for All-Season Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Aims to Make the Union Territory a Must-Visit Destination
By Mukhtar Ahmad
Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to be...
Fire, Friend or Foe? The Role of Fire in Forest Ecosystems
Fire, Friend or Foe? The Role of Fire in Forest Ecosystems
Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar
The Mall of Srinagar & allied projects with Govt of Dubai will fuel the economic growth of J&K and bring us closer to achieving the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and...
J&K Imposes Property Tax to Boost Local Finances and Development
J&K Imposes Property Tax to Boost Local Finances and Development
Srinagar Outperforms 155 Districts to Achieve Top Rank in Swachh Survekshan Grameen
Srinagar Outperforms 155 Districts to Achieve Top Rank in Swachh Survekshan Grameen
Air India signs historic $45.9 billion deal to purchase 220 Boeing Planes
Air India signs historic $45.9 billion deal to purchase 220 Boeing Planes
Domestic Violence Against Women Soars in Srinagar During COVID-19 Lockdown: Study
Domestic Violence Against Women Soars in Srinagar During COVID-19 Lockdown: Study
J&K: TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR 03-02-2023
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 01-02-2023, 1700 hrs. to 02-02-2023, 1700 hrs. There was slow movement on NH-44 due to breakdown of 04 HMVs between Nashri and...
Dangri Terror Attack: First Deadliest Attack in 2023
Dangri Terror Attack: First Deadliest Attack in 2023
CS sets tone for investments in J&K at a Global Convention in London
CS sets tone for investments in J&K at a Global Convention in London
Kashmiri Scientist In America Wins Accolades For Virus Research
Kashmiri Scientist In America Wins Accolades For Virus Research
Scientists develop Self-Disinfecting, Biodegradable Face Masks
Scientists develop Self-Disinfecting, Biodegradable Face Masks
Police Kills Three militants In Rambagh, Sgr
Srinagar: Police Kills Three militants In Rambagh, Sgr. Three unidentified militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rambagh area of Srinagar, officials said Wednesday.
According to the official...
J&K government sacked six of its employees for having militant links
J&K government on Wedensady sacked six of its employees for having militant links. The details of the sacked employees is as under:
Hamid Wani R/O Bijbehara, Anantnag (...
Burhan Wani”s Father Hoists National Flag In Pulwama
Burhan Wani''s Father Hoists National Flag In Pulwama
Lt Governor J&K Manoj Sinha’s Independence Day Speech
My dear brothers and sisters
1. Wishing you all a very Happy 75th Independence Day. Our great freedom fighters fiercely fought against all odds to ensure that our...
28-year old man dies after Bluetooth earphone explodes while in use
28-year old man dies after Bluetooth earphone explodes while in use
Train Services Resume Fully From Bahihal To Baramulla From Tomorrow
Srinagar: Railway authorities have decided to extend trains services from Banihal to Baramulla from tomorrow (July 14), official sources said on Tuesday.
Since July 1, when the services resumed...
RBI imposes monetary penalty on J&K Bank, 13 other banks
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on 14 banks, including Jammu and Kashmir, SBI, Bandhan Bank, Bank of Baroda for various rule violations.
As per the...
Teenager Drowns In River Sindh Near Kangan Ganderbal
Teenager Drowns In River Sindh Near Kangan Ganderbal
Militants killed in Pulwama were involved in attack on BJP leader’s house yesterday: IGP...
Srinagar: Inspector General of police Vijay Kumar on Friday said that militants involved in yesterday’s attack on BJP leader in which one policeman was killed were among the slain during a gunfight...
Srinagar Encounter: Top Lashkar commander from Pak, his aide killed: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Srinagar Encounter: Top Lashkar commander from Pak, his aide killed: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Rising Kashmir correspondent dies of cardiac arrest
Rising Kashmir correspondent dies of cardiac arrest
KASHMIR PRESS CLUB DENOUNCES THRASHING OF JOURNALISTS BY POLICE IN PULWAMA
KASHMIR PRESS CLUB DENOUNCES THRASHING OF JOURNALISTS BY POLICE IN PULWAMA
Fresh recruitment rules are anti-youth, against constitution: JKAP
Fresh recruitment rules are anti-youth, against constitution
Gold prices today fall, down ₹1,800 per 10 gram in just 2 days
Gold prices fell today in Indian markets today, tracking a decline in global rates. On MCX, June gold futures fell 0.5% or ₹235 to ₹45,500, extending the previous session's ₹1,600 per 10 gram decline. After...
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint Hospital, Sgr
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint hospital, Sgr
Budgam police busts burglars gang; 05 burglars arrested, stolen property worth lacs recovered
Srinagar, August 01: Police in Budgam busted a gang of burglars by arresting five burglars involved in eight theft cases and recovered stolen property worth lacs of rupees.
In the recent past, Chadoora police received...
J&K government revokes Mediclaim Insurance policy
JAMMU, DECEMBER 28: The Governor’s administration today ordered revocation and cancellation of J&K Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for employees with effect from December 31, 2018.
According to the order issued by the Finance Department, sanction...
Withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have marginal impact on Kashmir situation: Ex-DGP...
Says 'GOI should review its policy for JK'
Former Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda on Tuesday said that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have little or marginal impact on Kashmir,...
By coercive tactics, higher authorities trying to muzzle our genuine voice: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) took a strong note of higher authorities who are trying to intimidate and muzzle the genuine voice of doctors by coercive tactics. Besides fighting for our long pending genuine demands,...
Srinagar police arrests a molester
Police Station Nigeen arrested a person within hours who was involved in a case of molestation.
A girl aged 21 years reported to Police Station Nigeen that she was offered a lift by a person...
Basharat Bukhari to join NC Tomorrow
Continuing with the jolts of rebellion ,senior Party Leader and Ex minister of Mahbooba Led Coalition govt Syed Basharat Bukhari is also parting ways with PDP to join NC. Well placed sources close to...
J&K BUDGET 2019-20 HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Infrastructure
· Big push to Infrastructure - Rs 30469 cr earmarked for investment in development sector during 2019-20
· Rs 3631 cr additional investment in 1643 languishing projects
· To build spending capacity, Line Departments to be provided funds for...
SAC approves establishment of first ever University in Ladakh
JAMMU, DECEMBER 15: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved establishment of first ever University in Ladakh.
Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar,...
Another civilian killed in Kharpora, Pulwama clashes; toll 2
Srinagar, December 15: Another civilian was killed in clashes with the government forces near the encounter site in Kharpora Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.
Reports said that Abid Hussain Lone of...
Three militants killed, two Armymen injured in Pulwama encounter
Srinagar, Dec 15: Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday morning.
A senior...
Shopian attack: One more cop succumbs toll 4
Srinagar, Dec 11: One more cop who was injured in a militant attack today at Zainapora area of Shopian in south Kashmir succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll of policemen to four.
Earlier...
Woman held along with 20 grenades from Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 13: Police on Tuesday said that it has arrested a woman along with 20 grenades from Lawaypora area in outskirts of Srinagar city.
"Today evening upon receipt of reliable information that some OGWs...
Farooq Shah for timely completion of languishing PHE, I&FC projects
Stresses upon officials to gear up their men and machinery
Jammu, Nov 13: As many as 417 languishing PHE projects shall be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 683 crore, while as work...
Police statement regarding Pattan Granada attack
One militant responsible for the attack apprehended
October 17: Based on credible inputs that some militants are travelling on Baramulla-Srinagar highway, a police naka party deployed at Baba Teng Pattan were checking the vehicles. During...
JRL calls for Kashmir Bandh tomorrow
Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik expressed deep anguish and grief at the killing of son of the house owner young Rayees Ahmed and two armed...
Third phase of ULB polls tomorrow
laborate security other arrangements in place: DGP
Srinagar, Oct 12: Ahead of the third phase of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the state tomorrow, the Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said that...
Abducted youth found dead in Sopore
By Suhail Khan
Sopore, Oct 6: A 30-year-old shopkeeper who was kidnapped by militants three days back was found dead in an orchard in north Kashmir's Sopore area on Saturday morning.
Tawseef Ahemd Ganie son of...
Parvez Ahmed lays foundation stone of J&K Bank’s Staff Training Institute, Recreation Centre
Srinagar, July 03: J&K Bank Chairman and CEO, Parvez Ahmed, today laid the foundation stone of the bank's Staff Training Institute and Recreational Centre at Gol Gujral Talab Tillo Jammu at a simple but...
Four LeT militants involved in Shujaat Bukhari killing: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed that four Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, including Naveed Jhat who escaped from SMHS hospital, were involved in the killing of senior journalist and Chief Editor ‘Rising Kashmir’ Shujaat Bukhari.
Addressing...
JRL calls for valleywide shutdown on June 25
Srinagar, June 24: Expressing serious concern over the re-starting of operation All-Out and CASOS with full vengeance against the people of Kashmir especially in South Kashmir which has resulted in the killing of...
Police statement regarding today’s encounter at Kulgam
June 24: Pursuing credible leads about the presence of militants in Chedar Ban area of Qaimoh in District Kulgam, a search was launched this afternoon by a joint team of security forces today in...
Youth shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kulgam
Srinagar, June 17: A youth was killed after attacked by unknown gunmen at Kelam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday evening.
Confirming the incident SSP Kulgam Harmeet Singh said that militants fired upon a...
Local recruits & Burhan Wani’s killing: Security officials map militancy’s new patterns in the...
By Muzamil Jaleel
NewDelhi, June 04-THE killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016, marks a watershed in militancy in the Valley because it is directly linked to a cycle of recruitments...
Vigilance submitted report to Govt against 10 tainted officials
Srinagar, May 29: At least 10 officials from various government departments are set to face the action for their alleged involvement in various wrongs.
One of the top officials of the government in the civil...
JK Editors Forum delegation calls on Secretary Information
SRINAGAR: JK Editors Forum on Thursday called on Secretary to the Govt, Information Department, Sarmad Hafeez and discussed various issues being faced by the editors of various newspapers within the state and sought early redress of...
BJP Ministers Resign From Mehbooba Mufti’s Government: Sources
New Delhi : Days after its two lawmakers had to quit, BJP ministers in the Mehbooba Mufti government have sent their resignations to the party to prep for a reshuffle that has been on...
JK Bank restores sufficient cash supply to Valley
Thanks to RBI for timely support - Chairman
Srinagar, April 17: Amid a scenario wherein most of the states in India are facing cash crunch and chain of ATMs stand cash starved, J&K Bank with...
Army man joins Hizbul Mujahideen outfit
SRINAGAR, April 16: An army man who had gone missing from south Kashmir earlier this month has joined the Hizbul Mujahideen militant group, police officials said today.
Idrees Mir, who was posted in the Army's...
J&K: Minor reshuffle in administration
Srinagar, Apr 10: The state government on Tuesday ordered transfer of heads of various departments.
In an order issued through General Administration Department here under number 580-GAD of 2018, dated10-04-2018, government has ordered transfers of...
Gunfight breaks out in Kupwara
Srinagar, March 20: A gunfight broke out between government forces and militants at Check Halmatpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.
A police officer told news agency GNS that a joint team of army...
Three militants Owais Bhai, Hammas Bhai and Shabir Bhai trapped at Balhama Srinagar
Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces at Balhama, Khanmoh, 13 Kms away from Srinagar City. Sources said that three militants identified as Owais Bhai, Hammas Bhai and Shabir Bhai believed to be...
Governor approves sacking Drabu from council of ministers
Governor NN Vohra on Monday approved PDP’s proposal of terminating Haseeb Drabu from the council of ministers.
Drabu, finance minister of the state has been sacked by the PDP over his controversial remarks that Kashmir was not a...
PDP Removes Haseeb Drabu from Council of Ministers
In a major Political Development in Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday removed defiant, Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu, from the Council of Ministers reportedly for “gross indiscipline”...
J&K Bank wins MHSM Gold cup
Chairman compliments team members for victory
Srinagar, Feb 27: J&K Bank chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Parvez Ahmed has complimented the bank's football team for winning the first Maharaja Hari Singh Memorial Gold Cup Football...
Rise in militancy because of anti-youth policies of PDP: NC
Demands judicial probe in ‘nepotism, loopholes’ in present Govt
Srinagar, Feb 26: The opposition National Conference (NC) on Monday lashed out at the state government especially People Democratic Party (PDP) for benefitting their relatives and workers, saying...
Naeem Akhtar nominated as Treasurer JKPDP
Jammu, Feb 26: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), president Ms Mehbooba Mufti has nominated Mr Naeem Akhtar Andrabi as Treasurer JKPDP.
JKVIB list with Madni’s son a cruel joke: NC
‘Mehbooba personally answerable for brazen trend of nepotism’
Srinagar, Feb 23: National Conference on Friday asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to explain how the son of PDP Vice President and her Uncle as well as...
Firing in Srinagar hospital, 1 cop killed, Pak militant escapes
Srinagar Feb 6: A Pakistani militant in police custody escaped this morning as he was brought to a Srinagar hospital for a medical check-up. According to the sources, the militant identified as Naved escaped after...
Pakistan should come up with result oriented policy for Kashmir: UJC
Srinagar, Feb 05: United Jihad Council (UJC) on Monday said that Pakistan being a basic and legitimate stakeholder of Kashmir is continuously extending its diplomatic, political and moral support to the ongoing freedom movement in the...
Police files charge sheet against LeT,08 accused in Amaranth Yatra Bus attack
Srinagar.Jan 29...The Jammu and Kashmir police has filed charge sheet of about 1500 pages in case FIR No. 157/2017 U/S 302, 307, 326, 427 RPC, 7/27 A. Act, 16, 18, 20 ULA (P) Act...
I won’t invite Katrina Kaif to my wedding: Deepika Padukone
Much has been written about the ice-cold vibes between Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. For the uninitiated, things soured between the two when Deepika's then-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor cheated on her with Katrina.
While she has...
Mumbai Man Gets Sucked Into MRI Machine In Freak Accident, Killed
Mumbai : A 32-year-old man was sucked into an MRI machine and killed after he walked into the room carrying an oxygen cylinder at a Mumbai hospital. The shocking incident, which has raised serious...
MLA Wachi Aijaz Mir condemns Shopian killings
Jammu, Jan 27: PDP leader and MLA Wachi Aijaz Ahmad Mir Saturday condemned the civilian killings in Shopian.
In a statement issued to press, Mir termed the killings of civilians “very unfortunate”.
He said such civilians...
Three civillians killed in shopian clashes
Srinagar, Jan 27: One more youth succumbed to the injuries at Shopian, taking the death toll allegedly by army to three.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shopian Dr Bashir told GNS that the youth identified as Rayees...
Need to teach boys to be men: Malala Yousafzai
Davos: Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist working on gender equality, on Thursday called for teaching boys to be men and said what is needed is to educate young men on the issue of...
Rahul given seat in 4th row for R-Day parade
New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been invited by the government for the Republic Day parade on Friday, but only to be seated in the fourth row, according to Congress leaders.
However, there has...
J&K Police detains suspected be ISIS suicide bomber
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained a Pune-based girl, alleged to be an ISIS suicide bomber, from south Kashmir, officials said.
Meanwhile, official sources on Thursday said she is the same woman who...
Jio launches lowest rental of Rs 49
New Delhi: Turning its focus towards feature phone users, Reliance Jio on Thursday announced the lowest rental plan of Rs 49 in which it will offer unlimited voice and data for 28 days for JioPhone...
How helpful are dietary supplements?
Washington: If being fit is your New Year's resolution, then good nutrition and a balanced diet are extremely important for good health. However, there are many people who turn to dietary supplements for a...
2017 in Hollywood
Land was announced for the Academy Award for Best Picture, while Moonlight was the actual winner. Kevin Spacey came out as gay after actor Anthony Rapp claimed that the House of Cards actor made a...
Kalam was a space scientist, Modi a social scientist: Ram Nath Kovind
AHMEDABAD: President Ram Nath Kovind today drew a parallel between APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi, saying while the former president was a "space scientist", the current prime minister is a "social scientist".
Kovind was addressing the 66th convocation ceremony...
Mehbooba appeals for cessation of hostilities on borders, appeals for peace
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today appealed for the cessation of hostilities on the borders in the State saying that it is the people of Jammu & Kashmir who have suffered due to the acrimony...
63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Complete winners’ list
Members of the Hindi film industry came together to celebrate the best of Bollywood in the year 2017 at 63 rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018, held on January 20 at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai....
‘I broke the back of militancy in J&K’
In our brutalised society, when we think of a cop, we conjure up an image of a cynical, aggressive, suspicious and conservative person. Sporting short hair, strict facial expression and a well-decorated uniform, Ashkoor...
Tech industry urges Trump administration to keep work permits for H-1B spouses
WASHINGTON: US technology trade groups representing Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google have urged the Trump administration to retain an Obama-era rule that allows some spouses of H-1B visa holders, including Indians, to also work...
Is sugar craving hindering your weight loss
It is said that the more you try to eliminate sugar from your diet, the more you crave for it. Especially when you are on a weight loss plan, you have no option but to keep...
Oldest living Olympic dies at 102
MILAN: Carla Marangoni, whose silver medal at the 1928 Olympic games made her the oldest living Olympic medallist, has died at the age of 102, the Italian Olympic Committee(CONI) said on Friday.
CONI said that...
Skiers ventured into avalanche prone area despite warning: Govt
Jammu, January 19: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Javaid Mustafa Mir, today made a statement in the House regarding the Avalanche incident that occurred at Gulmarg wherein one Swedish skier namely Daniel...
US, India urge Pakistan to prosecute Hafiz Saeed ‘to the fullest’
The United States on Friday urged Pakistan to prosecute Hafiz Mohammad Saeed "to the fullest extent of the law", endorsing the Indian view on the Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief.
US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert...
Man injured during Shopian encounter dies
Srinagar: A man, who was injured last month during an encounter between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here today.
Mohammad Ayoub Bhat breathed his...
Centre ends Haj subsidy
NEW DELHI: Haj pilgrims will no longer receive any subsidy this year onwards, with the government saying the decision is part of its agenda of empowerment of minorities without appeasement.
Union minister for minority affairs...