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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday strongly criticized Education Minister Sakina Itoo over her recent remarks regarding the qualifications of private school teachers, terming them “unfortunate” and…

Srinagar: A hotel and a vehicle were damaged after a massive fire broke out in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district late Monday evening, officials said, adding that a man also died after being hit by a reversing fire…

Bandipora: A tiled pedestrian pathway constructed near a shrine in Gundpora village of Arin block in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district was allegedly damaged overnight and its tiles stolen, triggering anger among locals who have demanded…

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the sacred occasion of Shab-e-Qadr (Lailat-ul-Qadr), which is being observed tonight. In his message, the Chief Minister…

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, I extend my heartiest…

Wildlife Dept says over six cages placed at vulnerable spots Sopore: Repeated leopard sightings in parts of Sopore and Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district have triggered panic among residents, with locals urging the wildlife…

Kargil/Leh: Thousands of people staged simultaneous peaceful protests in Kargil and Leh on Monday, demanding full statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, in response to a joint call by the…

Jammu: Police in Jammu district have solved a theft case registered at Police Station Akhnoor and recovered 50 stolen LPG cylinders during an investigation that also led to the arrest of a suspect, officials said. The case had been…

Poonch: An Indian Army soldier died after he was found unconscious while performing operational duty along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The soldier, identified as Naik Tilak Singh,…

Warns of strict action against black-marketing; calls Kashmir Switzerland of India Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma on Monday said the government has around 21 days of fuel and essential…