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Kashmiri rapper SXR stirs waves with his words

As the youth of Kashmir are doing admirable work in education, science and technology, art, literature, sports and singing, here goes another successful story of a 31-year-old rapper, whose tunes and words are making the noise in the valley.... read..

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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for traffic following landslide in Udhampur

Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Monday morning after heavy overnight rains. Long queues of stranded vehicles were seen on the stretch.... read..

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Young girls from Kashmir break stereotypes, opt for male dominant jobs

Women empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir was not less than a challenge for the Indian government, but the measures taken so far have brought laurels and also proved fruitful as many of the young girls instead of sitting idle at home, have managed to set up ... read..

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Asia's largest tulip garden opens for visitors in Srinagar

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday opened the Tulip Garden in Srinagar for public, who will be allowed access to it from Monday onwards.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: Drones, mine-proof vehicles to be used for top-notch security, says J-K Police

To ensure full-proof security to the Amarnath yatra, drone and mine-proof vehicles will be used, said Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday.... read..

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Action to be taken against officials responsible for lapse: J-K Police on conman Kiran Patel case

After the arrest of conman Kiran Patel, who impersonated as a senior official of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that strict action would be taken against the officials responsible for the lapse.... read..

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LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of first international mall in J-K, paves way for more investments

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday, performed the 'bhumi pujan' and laid the foundation of 10 lakh square feet shopping mall at the outskirts of Srinagar, being constructed by Dubai based Emaar group.... read..

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L-G Manoj Sinha to inaugurate 10 lakh sq ft shopping mall in Srinagar tomorrow

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the "Mall of Srinagar" on the outskirts of Srinagar tomorrow a release said.... read..

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DPIIT organizes PM Gati Shakti regional workshop in Srinagar

PM Gati Shakti Regional Workshop is being organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday and Saturday.... read..

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J-K: Gujarat man posing as PMO official arrested in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that it arrested a man from Gujarat posing as a senior official of the Prime Minister's Office in Srinagar on March 3.... read..

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Bandipora-Gurez road in J&K re-opens for traffic after 2 months

After remaining closed for two months due to heavy snowfall in J&K's Gurez valley, the Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for traffic on Thursday.... read..

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Man posing as top PMO functionary arrested in Srinagar

A man, posing as a top official of the Prime Minister's Office, was arrested in Srinagar city on Thursday, police said.... read..

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LeT terrorist associate held in Baramulla

A terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT was arrested in J&K's Baramulla on Wednesday and incriminating materials and ammunition recovered from his possession, police said.... read..

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Security scenario of J&K's Budgam district reviewed

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kashmir Range Sujit Kumar on Wednesday visited Budgam district and chaired a review meeting regarding security scenario, anti-militancy operations and law and order issues, police said.... read..

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J-K: ED raids 10 locations in Srinagar, 9 held for involvement in collecting funds for terror activities on pretext of admission

As many as nine persons were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for their alleged involvement in accumulating funds for terror activities on the pretext of admission of J&K students in various professional courses in Pakistan based instituti... read..

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22-year-old J-K author Manpreet adds her name in Young achievers award

In this fast-paced era of technology, when the culture of book reading is slowly dying down, there are young boys and girls in the Kashmir valley who are not only literate but also able to give shape to their thoughts through writing.... read..

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'Padwomen' of Kashmir break taboos, manufacture sanitary napkins

Breaking the age-old taboo and stigma associated with menstruation in rural pockets, a women's Self Help Group is manufacturing and distributing sanitary napkins under a NABARD-aided project in Narupora village of Kokernag in south Kashmir.... read..

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Huge quantity of subsidised urea seized J&K's Pulwama

A team of law enforcement wing of Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture department seized a huge quantity of fertiliser (urea) in Pulwama on Friday.... read..

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Centuries-old-tradition of pigeon flying is still alive in J-K's Srinagar

Syedna Ismail Hussain Bande, a resident of Shahr Khas area of Srinagar, has adopted the hobby of pigeon hunting even today.... read..

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J-K govt makes skill development decentralized to boost digital technology

Jammu and Kashmir government is making skill development more demand-driven and decentralized in its approach with focus on digital technology and industry under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)," an official statement said on Friday.... read..

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J-K witnessing sweet revolution, 1,43,000 new bee colonies to be set up enhancing honey production to 66,100 quintal

Jammu and Kashmir government has embarked upon multi-pronged strategies to increase number of bee colonies through cluster formation, encouraging bee-preneurship and bee-startups besides developing infrastructure for post harvest management, value additio... read..

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J-K: Job aspirants protest in Srinagar against hiring of Aptech Ltd to conduct recruitment exams

Scores of job aspirants here on Thursday protested against Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) for hiring Aptech Limited to conduct various recruitment exams in the union territory.... read..

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Self-help group of Pouni Reasi tasting entrepreneurial success with kitchens at Dogra Rural Haat

UMEED scheme of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) with support from District Administration has empowered a Self-Help Group of Pouni Block of Reasi district to taste the entrepreneurial success with the establishment of kitchens at Dogra ... read..

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Army, J-K police hold joint security meetings over "nefarious activities" by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists

Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday held joint security meetings in a wake of Holi festival celebrations to curb any terrorist-related incident in Uri and Rampur sectors.... read..

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'All Women Motorbike Tour of Eastern Ladakh' flagged off by Chief of Staff, Fire and Fury Corps

An 'All Women Motorbike Tour of Eastern Ladakh' under the aegis of Ultimate Force was flagged off by the Chief of Staff, Fire and Fury Corps on Tuesday to pay tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army on forthcoming International Women's Day,... read..

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International Women's Day: Women playing pivotal role in building Naya J-K

On the occasion of 'International Women's Day', women from Jammu and Kashmir have hundreds of success stories to share with the world as the abrogation of Article 370 has proven to be a blessing for them.... read..

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Hearing and speech impaired youth inspires others with his determination in Kashmir's Bandipora

Amir Rouf, a native of Bandipora in north Kashmir who is hearing and speech impaired, has not allowed his physical limitations to prevent him from achieving his aspirations, setting an example for individuals who desire to pursue their dreams.... read..

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Undergraduate admissions in Kashmir University affiliated colleges through CUET from this session

In line with the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines and implementation of National Education Policy-2020, the University of Kashmir will be admitting students to Undergraduate programmes in its affiliated colleges on the basis of Common Univers... read..

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J-K: Govt organizes national level skill development program to empower women in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir government organized a national-level skill development program to empower women in Kashmir.... read..

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Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale hit 38 Kk North of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district on Sunday.... read..

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'Naya J-K': Ease of doing business in terror free environment opens up new vistas

The digitally connected 'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' is reaping the benefits of ease of doing business in a more peaceful and terror-free environment.... read..

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'Mumkin' scheme helps fulfil aspirations of J&K youth

The ambitious 'Mumkin' Scheme, conceived by Jammu and Kashmir government under the Mission Youth initiative, is proving instrumental in fulfilling the aspirations of youth who can contribute to societal growth and welfare in tremendous ways, said a press ... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir embraces technology, champions digital transactions

Keeping pace with the changing world Jammu and Kashmir has become a champion in terms of digital transactions in the country in the last two-and-a-half-year, said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.... read..

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Kashmiri artisan keeps centuries old 'Pulhoor' tradition alive with govt support

The government support is helping a Kashmiri artisan named Muhammad Yousuf Bhat to keep the centuries-old 'Pulhoor' (traditional sleepers) alive in the valley.... read..

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I-League: Real Kashmir maintain unbeaten streak with 1-1 draw against Mumbai Kenkre FC

Real Kashmir remained unbeaten for their sixth game in a row after playing a 1-1 draw against Mumbai Kenkre FC in the I-League 2022-23 game at TRC Stadium on Thursday.... read..

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Boy and girl jump into river in J&K's Baramulla, girl rescued

A boy and a girl jumped into Jhelum River in J&K's Baramulla town on Wednesday and the former is still missing, police said.... read..

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Army pays tribute jawan martyred in Pulwama

The Indian Army on Wednesday paid rich tributes to late Sepoy Pawan Kumar, who was killed in an encounter in the Potgampora area of Pulwama district on Tuesday in which two terrorists were also gunned down.... read..

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J-K: Army pays tribute to soldier killed in Pulwama

The Army paid rich tributes to Sepoy Pawan Kumar who made the supreme sacrifice while performing an operational task in Potgampora, Pulwama on February 27.... read..

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JKEDI training programs empowering young female entrepreneurs under Tejaswani scheme

The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday felicitated aspiring young women entrepreneurs from Pulwama on the completion of their training conducted under Mission Youth's Tejaswini livelihood schem... read..

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J-K administration to construct 56 stadiums, centers to tap sports potential

The administration in Jammu and Kashmir will construct as many as 56 sports stadiums and centers in all twenty districts to tap the sports potential of the youth from the region.... read..

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J&K L-G inaugurates power infra projects worth Rs 192cr

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated power infrastructure projects worth Rs 192 crore, an official said.... read..

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J-K chief secretary fixes timeline for completion of various developmental works

Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta on Monday took an on-spot assessment of different developmental works taken up under Smart City and by other executing agencies around the city and also fixed timeline for completion of each.... read..

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"Do not provide shelter to terrorists..." says Srinagar Police after properties attached in J-K

Srinagar Police on Monday appealed to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir to not give shelter to terrorists or stringent actions ranging from property seizure to arrest will take place.... read..

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Two years into ceasefire agreement, border people express happiness

Upon completing two years of the ceasefire agreement, which India and Pakistani officials renewed on February 25, 2021, local residents expressed happiness and said that they were relieved that the shelling had stopped.... read..

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"Condemn this act , those who committed this will be punished soon" JK LG Sinha on targeted killing in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condemned the targeted killing of a Hindu Kashmiri pandit by terrorists.... read..

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J&K chief secy reviews traffic scenario on Srinagar-Jammu NH

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta on Sunday held a virtual meeting to take stock of the traffic movement on the NH-44 -- Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, an official said.... read..

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Candlelight protests held against Kashmiri Pandit's killing in Kashmir

BJP workers on Sunday took out a silent candlelight protest in J&K's Ganderbal district and other places against the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit by terrorists earlier in the day... read..

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Civilian injured by militants in J&K's Bijbehara

Militants fired at and injured a civilian in Bijbehara town of J&K's Anantnag district on Friday, police said.... read..

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Ghulam Nabi Azad raises concerns over imposition of property tax in J-K

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Gulam Nabi Azad on Thursday appealed to the Centre not to impose a property tax on the union territory as it will be an "extra burden" for the people.... read..

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Jammu-Srinagar Highway reopens, stranded vehicles allowed first (Lead)

After remaining closed for two days due to landslide on the road stretch between Ramban and Banihal, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was reopened for traffic on Wednesday, officials said.... read..

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Jaishankar inaugurates first International Education Fair of J&K in Delhi

J&K's first International Education Fair, a collaborative effort of SKUAST-Kashmir and ICCR, was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday in the presence of Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitendra Singh, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha a... read..

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