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The past 24 hours have seen light to moderate rain and snow at most places in Jammu and Kashmir, with isolated moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the next three days (February 21-24) are expected to be partly cloudy with generally dry con

Highlighting the importance of G20 in a multipolar world, the External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of finding “common ground” to safeguard this institution amid rising tensions due to polarization globally. Jaishankar was speaking at the G-20 Session titled ‘Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation’ in South Africa on Thursday. He expressed gratitude to South … Read more

The Indian and Pakistani armies are holding a flag meeting on Friday to discuss the recent incidents of firing in the Poonch Sector of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said. Further details on the development are awaited. On Thursday, security forces engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists after detecting their movement along the … Read more

The historic Achabal Garden spring, which had dried up for the first time in history, has rejuvenated and returned to its original state. Eyewitnesses said that the water flow has been fully restored

A disabled man died of suffocation after a fire engulfed his house in North Kashmir on Friday. Officials said that the fire gutted a double-storey house, claiming the life of 31-year-old Zubair Siraj, son of Mohammed Siraj. He had a disability and was trapped in the attic.

At least four houses were damaged in a pre-dawn fire incident that broke out in the Bohrikadal area in the old city on Friday. An official said that about four residential houses were damaged after a fire broke out. He said the fire call was received at 4:18 AM, and when the Fire and Emergency … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts here as he concluded his pre-budget consultations. Abdullah said the series of consultations with public representatives from all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir had provided valuable insights into the ground-level issues faced by the … Read more

Srinagar Police has arrested an accused person for his involvement in extortion case following a detailed investigation. The accused person had a history of over 30 criminal cases, and had previously been booked under the PSA twice. A written complaint was received by Police Post Bagyas on 10th January 2025 wherein the applicant namely Tufail … Read more

Traffic movement has been suspended on both ends of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to slippery road conditions between Banihal and Ramsoo following heavy snowfall on Thursday. Authorities have urged commuters to avoid traveling on the highway until weather conditions improve and the road is cleared for safe passage.

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday has ordered the transfer and posting of 34 Judicial Officers. As per the order issued, Jaffer Hussain Beg, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar is transferred and posted as District Judge, Leave Reserve, Jammu vice Shri Mansoor Ahmad Lone. Tasleem Arief, Registrar Vigilance, High … Read more