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Srinagar, Apr 2: A tragic road accident near Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday claimed the life of a school van driver, while two others sustained injuries. Fortunately, all students onboard escaped unhurt. Officials said the deceased has been identified as Javeed Ahmad (47), a resident of Umair Abad, Bemina. He was critically injured after losing control of the school van near the SSI Bank area at Lal Chowk. He was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital for treatment; however, he ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Apr 2: A driver of a school van lost his life and two others were injured today when vehicle rammed into a shop near Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, while students escaped unhurt. Click here to watch video The driver, identified as Javeed Ahmad, 47, a resident of Umair Abad, Bemina, sustained critical injuries and was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital. An official said Ahmad lost control of the vehicle opposite SSI Bank, Lal Chowk, leading to the crash and causing multiple ...Read More >
SRINGAR: A total of 33 private members' bills, including five by ruling NC legislators and several by opposition members seeking a ban on liquor use in Jammu and Kashmir, are set to be introduced in the ongoing Budget session of the J&K Assembly today. NC MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar's bill seeks a complete ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in Jammu and Kashmir. Another NC member, Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, has proposed prohibition of the sale and use of alcoholic beverages in Srinagar's Lal Chowk ...Read More >
On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, BJP leaders and senior officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) visited the Lethpora spot in Pulwama, Kashmir, to pay floral tributes to the 40 soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 attack on February 14. BJP senior leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur, along with other party workers, paid respects to the martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial, 185 BN CRPF, Lethpora. The ceremony was attended by Gyanendra P ...Read More >
Kargil, Oct 17: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Apex Body of Leh have jointly called for a peaceful, silent protest and a three-hour blackout across Ladakh on Saturday to express solidarity with the families of martyrs, those critically injured, and the youth currently under detention. As per the organizers, the silent march in Kargil will commence at Chowk Chullah at 10:00 a.m., where participants will gather before proceeding towards Zainabia Chowk and then returning to Lal Chowk ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 26: Five students from Delhi Public School Srinagar have been selected to represent India at the 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship, underway at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex with athletes from 11 countries competing. As per a statement, the event was inaugurated on 26th September by the Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, in the presence of the Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma; MLA Lal Chowk, Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi); Secretary of the ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, "...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister's Development P ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, ...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister Development Plan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Vijay Deverakonda is all set to return to the silver screen in a never-seen-before avatar with Kingdom, an action drama film that focuses on the themes of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption. The upcoming film is scheduled to release across India on July 31, and its Hindi version has officially been titled Saamrajya. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, best known for the National Award-winning Jersey, Kingdom/Saamrajya features Deverakonda in a rugged and physically intense role. The ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police on Saturday foiled a march taken out by Congress party leaders and workers in Srinagar, seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The police foiled a march proposed by the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee in Srinagar as Congress leaders and workers were not allowed to move towards the city centre, Lal Chowk, from the party headquarters on Maulana Azad Road in the city. Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a new hospital block, emphasizing the pivotal role of health and education in the region's development. Acknowledging past challenges, including a significant fire, he hailed the resilience and commitment of the medical staff while looking toward a brighter healthcare future. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday emphasized the critical role of health and education in the Union Territory's progress as he inaugurated ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a 120-bedded additional block at the Bones & Joints Hospital, Srinagar, reaffirming his government's commitment to strengthening the two foundational pillars of development -- health and education. After inauguration, the Chief Minister also took a round of the operation theatres, staircase, ramp and wards, and interacted with the hospital staff and faculty members, an official press release informed. It said addressing a large gathering ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed Kashmir Martyrs' Day on Sunday to reaffirm the pledge that they would continue their struggle until they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination. According to Kashmir Media Service, the day was marked by a complete shutdown in occupied Kashmir, while the authorities had imposed curfew-like restrictions across the Kashmir Valley to prevent anti-India protests and rallies and a march towards Mazar-e ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said the Centre is working with a clear sense of direction to realise Syama Prasad Mookerjee's vision for a self-reliant, united, and developed India. "After Independence, how India should be built and how it should become a developed nation -- to give shape to that vision, the Narendra Modi government is continuously moving forward on the path shown by him," Shekhawat said. Speaking at the two-year commemora ...Read More >
More than 5,500 police personnel will be deployed across Karachi on Friday for the security of 8th Muharram processions. Stringent security measures are being taken across the country, such as army deployment as well as a crackdown on sectarian content and hate mongers, ahead of Ashura (Muharram 10), which will be observed on Sunday. According to the Karachi police, as many as 829 processions and 5,227 majalis are scheduled to take place during the first 10 days of Muharram. "Karachi police [ ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Shia community in Kashmir on Friday took out a Muharram procession on the traditional route in the city to mark the eighth day of mourning, officials said. The procession was taken out in a peaceful manner with authorities making adequate security arrangements. This is the third consecutive year that the administration has allowed the Muharram procession to be taken out on the traditional route through the heart of the city. The procession began from Guru Bazar locality in the c ...Read More >
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present, Chouhan highlighted the near completion of existing allotments and plans for verification of newly identified beneficiaries. SRINAGAR: With chief minister Omar Abdullah sitting next to him, Union minister for agriculture and rural development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday served water to people at Jammu and Kashmir's famous Lal Chowk as part of Muharram tradition. Chouhan, who is on a two-day official visit to Kashmir, distributed water to the passersby at City Commercial nerve centre Lal Chowk. Talking to reporters, the minister said that it was a touching experience to be a part of the Muharram tradition by distributing water to people. Chouhan also spoke about the Central gov ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 01: People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said several leaders and workers of the party were detained after the authorities disallowed a peaceful protest march here.The protest, the party said, was aimed at highlighting urgent public issues, including water and electricity shortages, and criticising the "unfulfilled" promises of the previous National Conference-led government.According to the party statement, those who were detained include former ministers Abdul Haq Khan, Ghu ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 1 (PTI) Police on Tuesday foiled a protest march here by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party against the National Conference government's "failure" to fulfil its promises and "betrayal" of public trust. Several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders were also detained by police, officials said. PDP leaders and activists assembled at the party headquarters near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park here and tried to march towards the Lal Chowk city centre to protest the government's "unfulf ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday foiled a protest march by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar, detaining several party workers and leaders who were attempting to stage a demonstration against what they termed as "administrative failure and rising public grievances." The PDP leaders and workers had gathered near the party headquarters to march towards Lal Chowk but were stopped by a heavy contingent of police deployed in the area. As the protesters raised slogans ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 06: The chronic shortage of adequate parking spaces in Srinagar's principal commer-cial districts is causing mounting concern, with both traders and shoppers voicing frustration over its impact on business and daily life. As vehicle numbers continue to rise, bustling marketplaces such as Lal Chowk, Nowhatta, Khawaja Bazar, Goni Khan, Khanyar, Khayam, Bohrikadal, and Maharaja Bazar are struggling to accommodate visitors. The scarcity is discouraging potential customers, leading to ...Read More >
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV is capped at 80%, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 6: The holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with religious enthusiasm and devotion. The day marks a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, celebrated annually on the 10th day of Zul Hijjah, the concluding month of the Islamic lunar year. As a tradition, the largest Eid gathering in Kashmir is set to take place at the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake. Thousands of devotees are expected to assemble for the special Eid pr ...Read More >
Sonamarg (J-K), Jan 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government's push for infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir will make the Union territory one of the best connected regions of the country. Addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating the Z-Morh tunnel, the prime minister also said J&K is becoming a hub of ropeways, bridges and tunnels. He said projects worth Rs 42,000 crore linked to road connectivity in J&K were under execution. "All these project ...Read More >
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