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NC president decries Jamia Masjid closure on Friday following Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday joined the devotees in offering the…

Patients hail move, expect relief from travel, long waiting hours Srinagar: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced an allocation of Rs 124.83 crore for…

Katra: Following a temporary suspension necessitated by inclement weather conditions and essential maintenance of the track leading to the holy shrine, the Yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji shall resume from September 14 (Sunday), subject…

Budgam: A cow died on the spot in Karipora village of Budgam, after it came into contact with a live electric wire, sparking anger and grief among villagers. The family that owned the cow alleged negligence on the part of the Power…

Amritsar: In a major intelligence-led operation, the Counter Intelligence unit of Punjab Police has busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module in Amritsar, recovering a cache of weapons, narcotics and drug money. …

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised the government after reports emerged that National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi was denied permission to hold a meeting at the Town Hall in Anantnag…

 Shopian: Police in South Kashmir’s  Shopian district have detained two men under the Public Safety Act (PSA), describing them as chronic offenders with a long criminal record and a persistent threat to public peace. The accused have…

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and spokesperson Zuhaib Yousf Mir on Friday expressed strong resentment over the repeated denial of permission to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to lead prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar. …

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra Government for contributing ₹5 crore to the J&K Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. In a statement issued by the CM’s office, he said the generous…

Srinagar: Acting swiftly on reports of unhygienic and rotten meat being sold in different parts of the district, Srinagar Police has launched a determined crackdown in close coordination with the Civil Administration and the Department of…