J&K Assembly: A Toothless Tiger
The upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have raised more questions than answers. With the legislative body’s powers severely curtailed, many are left wondering if the new assembly will be nothing more than a mere spectator in the…
SKIMS on ‘alert’ for Mpox, set to ramp up testing: Report
Srinagar: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, announced on Friday that it is on alert with necessary measures in place in light of the Mpox outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of…
“Greed for power”: Amit Shah blasts Congress over alliance with NC for J&K polls
Srinagar: Home minister Amit Shah Friday questioned Congress and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi over their alliance with the National Conference for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X,…
Shaheen unveils JDU manifesto, declares two candidates for South Kashmir
Srinagar: Janata Dal United President for Jammu and Kashmir, GM Shaheen, unveiled the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections, outlining a pro-people vision for the region. The manifesto promises restoration of statehood, release of…
Former MLA Aijaz Mir quits PDP, likely to contest polls as independent
Shopian: District president PDP and former MLA Wachi, Aijaz Ahmad Mir Friday quit the party and is likely to contest upcoming J&K assembly elections as an independent.
Talking to Mir, who is also a DDC member, said that he was…
Assembly Election 2024: Govt declares poll dates as paid holidays in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday declared the election dates - September 18 and 15, and October 1 - on which assembly polls are scheduled to be held as paid holidays in the Union Territory. In an order, the government…
Consensus on some seats with Congress yet to be done: Omar Abdullah
Says parleys still on, will sit together again today to finalise seat-sharing proposal
Srinagar: A day after National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah announced pre-poll alliance with the Congress for Jammu and Kashmir assembly…
Accompanied by Omar Abdullah, Sakina Itoo files nomination for Damhal Hanjipora seat
Kulgam: Senior National Conference leader Sakina Itoo Friday filed her nomination papers for Damhal Hanjipora assembly seat of south Kashmir's Kulgam district.
She was accompanied by former chief minister and National Conference vice…
Man dies of electrocution in Bandipora village
Bandipora: A man died due an electric shock in Ashtengoo Ghat village of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Friday morning, officials said.
An official told that the man received electric shock near his home in the Ashtengoo Ghat…
Kashmir Horticulture Season Begins with High Demand for Pears, Early Apples
Srinagar: The horticulture season in Kashmir has kicked off with promising signs, as farmers and traders report a peak in demand for pears and early apple of-late the favourable weather conditions this year have contributed to a robust…