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J-K: Bhaderwah, adjoining areas in Jammu division receive fresh snowfall today

Jammu division's Bhaderwah valley in Doda district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as did the adjacent region of Bhalessa which was blanketed in pristine white. Poonch, too, was freshly covered in snow; while further north in Kashmir valle... read..

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Temperature plummets in J-K's Doda after snowfall in upper reaches, rainfall in plains

Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district has received a fresh spell of snowfall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh announced on Thursday. According to the official, the precipitation, limited to the upper reaches of Doda, will bring relief to the region's... read..

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Deaths in Rajouri not caused by any virus or disease: J-K Health Minister Sakina

Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Masood Itoo has clarified that 13 deaths in three families in a remote village in Rajouri district were not caused by any mysterious disease or virus as all tests have shown negative results.... read..

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Srinagar Police takes cognizance of derogatory sectarian remarks on social media

Srinagar police have taken cognisance of derogatory sectarian remarks made by certain individuals and taking appropriate legal action against them, an official said.... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK, says Rajnath Singh in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK and it is nothing more than a foreign territory for Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Jammu on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K incomplete without PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and warned the neighbouring country against terrorist training camps there.... read..

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"We want Sonamarg to be developed for snow activities": National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar

National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar on Tuesday welcomed the inauguration of the Sonamarg Tunnel, hoping it would boost connectivity and tourism in the region and called for developing Sonamarg for snow activities.... read..

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Dal Lake's surface freezes up in Srinagar, dense fog engulfs Ambala as North India battles cold wave

Cold wave conditions persisted in several parts of northern India on Tuesday, with dense fog engulfing various cities in the region. Visuals from Haryana's Ambala showed parts of the district enveloped by thick layers of fog as a cold wave gripped the reg... read..

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5th Jammu and Kashmir ArmWrestling State Championship: A big hit in the valley

The fifth J-K ArmWrestling State Championship took place in Srinagar at the Sher-e-Kashmir indoor stadium on January 10 and 11 which saw 400 athletes from all over Kashmir participate in the grand event across 40 categories, a release from People's ArmWre... read..

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"My heart says PM Modi will very soon fulfil promise of restoring statehood": J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Stressing the demands of restoration of 'statehood' to Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he is hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon fulfil his promise of re-granting statehood to J-K.... read..

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Sonamarg Tunnel in J-K will give significant boost to connectivity, tourism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and said that it will give a significant boost to connectivity and tourism in the region.... read..

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Srinagar: Thin layer of ice forms on Dal Lake as cold wave continues to engulf Kashmir

Amid the ongoing cold wave in the Kashmir valley, the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar developed a thin layer of ice on its surface on Monday. Earlier, on Sunday, Srinagar had recorded a steep decline of 3.1 degrees Celcius in its seasonal minimum temperature,... read..

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J-K: PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg located in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.... read..

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"J-K becoming hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways": PM Modi at inaugural address of Sonmarg Tunnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways, adding that the world's highest tunnel, railroad bridge and rail lines are being built here.... read..

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hails Z-Morh Tunnel as a 'Marvel of Engineering'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel Project in Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, on Saturday, in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&K LG Manoj Sinha, and former CM Omar Abdullah.... read..

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Baramulla Police arrests three terrorist involved in grenade attack at 163 TA security force camp

The Baramulla Police arrested three terrorists who were involved in the grenade attack at the 163 Territorial Army (TA) security force camp located in Hamray Pattan on January 7.... read..

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"Going to be historic day for J-K": BJP's Sunil Sharma on PM Modi's Sonmarg visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sonmarg visit, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday said that it is going to be a "historic day" for Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the Central government will soon inaugurate the Zojila Tunne... read..

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Celebration of culture, unity and tradition: Lolab Winter Festival concludes in J-K's Kupwara

The picturesque Kariwan in Devar Lolab in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district witnessed an overwhelming turnout and an unforgettable celebration as the Lolab Winter Festival concluded successfully.... read..

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Maha Kumbh: Railway to operate three special trains between Katra-Prayagraj

Ahead of the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, Union Minister and MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh informed that railway authorities have planned three special trains to and fro Katra-Prayagraj for the convenience of those attending the religious event.... read..

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J-K: Udhampur police attaches movable property worth lakhs of notorious drug peddler

Udhampur police attached movable property worth lakhs belonging to notorious drug peddler namely Mohd. Hafiz from Poonch on Saturday.... read..

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J-K: Winter carnival 'Heemal Nagrai' in Shopian highlights local culture, sports

The "Heemal Nagrai" Winter Carnival, organised in the Shopian district on Saturday showcased the district's rich cultural heritage while promoting winter sports activities and physical fitness.... read..

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"Kejriwal conspired to loot people of Delhi": BJP's Tarun Chugh on CAG report

BJP's national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, citing the Comptroller and Auditor General report which revealed that AAP leaders "benefited from kickbacks."... read..

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Aamina Zehra shines on global stage, wins silver at Pencak Silat World Championship

In an inspiring showcase of talent, Aamina Zehra from Srinagar has made her mark on the international stage by winning a silver medal in Pencak Silat at the prestigious International World Championship held in Abu Dhabi. Her exceptional performance has br... read..

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J-K: Avoid travelling on Mughal road due to slippery conditions, says DDC Poonch

Authorities in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have advised the commuters against travelling on the Mughal road "as slippery conditions persist despite the Border Roads Organisations clearing the road".... read..

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J-K: ACB conducts searches, books Srinagar Smart City officials in disproportionate assets case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against a chief financial officer of Srinagar Smart City, and an executive engineer, after conducting raids at multiple locations linked to the ... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir: White Knight Corps reviews security situation with Ace of Spades in Rajouri and Naushera

In a bid to assess the prevailing security situation, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, accompanied by the GOC of the Ace of Spades, visited the Rajouri and Naushera sectors of Jammu on Thursday.... read..

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