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18 injured as tourist vehicle plunges into gorge in Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, Nov. 11 -- At least 18 tourists were injured after a Tempo Traveller met with an accident at Sumbal Bala on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road in Ganderbal district on Tuesday. Eight of... Read More


Relatives, friends bid tearful adieu to MBBS student who died in Bangladesh

Sopore, Nov. 11 -- All eyes were wet as the mortal remains of an MBBS student, Adnan Altaf Rather, who died in Bangladesh on November 4, reached here this morning. A pall of gloom descended over Dang... Read More


Kargil shuts down over demand to defer LAHDC elections

Kargil, Nov. 11 -- Kargil on Tuesday observed a complete shutdown in response to a call by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and other organisations against the proposed holding of Ladakh Autonomou... Read More


CM directs fast-tracking SASCI, meeting deadlines

Jammu, Nov. 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed concerned departments to ensure time-bound completion of ongoing works under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital ... Read More


CM assures all possible assistance to fire-affected traders in Jammu

Jammu, Nov. 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured traders affected by the recent fire incidents in Jammu that the government would extend all possible assistance to them. Abdullah gav... Read More


NC president proposes advisory groups of MLAs for ministers

SRINAGAR, Nov. 11 -- National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has proposed setting up informal advisory groups of party legislators to be attached to each member of the Council of Ministers, w... Read More


RBI calls for stronger credit support, formalisation of MSMEs in J&K, Ladakh

JAMMU, Nov. 11 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jammu, has called for strengthening institutional credit support, promoting formalisation of enterprises and improving market access for Micro, Small... Read More


Detention Demands Accountability

Srinagar, Nov. 11 -- The power to arrest is among the state's most far-reaching powers and the moment a citizen is taken into custody, the balance shifts entirely in favour of the state. That imbalanc... Read More


Geothermal Energy: A New Chapter in India's Clean Energy Journey

Srinagar, Nov. 11 -- Puga valley, a place located at 14,000 feet above sea level in southeastern Ladakh's Chanthang is known for its hot springs and underground heat reserves. This place is completely... Read More


Reclaiming Simplicity Before Marriage Becomes a Burden

Srinagar, Nov. 11 -- As wedding costs rise and social pressure grows, the true spirit of Nikah is being lost. Keeping Nikah simple is our shared religious, moral, and social responsibility. Who bears... Read More