Kashmir
Foundation of Degree College laid in Chadoora
SRINAGAR — Secretary Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone in presence of Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today laid the foundation stone...
Kashmir
Handwara Gunfight: No militant body recovered yet
SRINAGAR — The encounter which started between government forces and militants on Friday midnight is still underway and there is no confirmation regarding the...
Jammu
6 killed, 39 injured as bus falls into gorge in Udhampur
SRINAGAR — Six passengers including a woman died and 39 others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident...
Jammu
Woman, her two children killed in LoC shelling
SRINAGAR — A woman along with her two children got killed while her husband sustained injuries in heavy cross border shelling in Salhotri Jhulas...
Education
Winter vacations for schools, colleges extended
SRINAGAR — The divisional administration on Friday extended the winter vacation of schools and colleges in Kashmir till March 10.An official said the decision...
Kashmir
DDC Pulwama pays surprise visit to District Hospital
PULWAMA — District Development Commissioner Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today paid a surprise visit to the District Hospital to take stock of the...
Breaking News
Pakistan releases IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
NEW DELHI — Indian Air Force (AIF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan this evening.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders welcomed the...
J&K
JKSSB issues advertisement for 550 Junior Staff Nurse posts
SRINAGAR — J&K Services Selection Board today issued advertisements for 771 posts in different categories including 550 posts of Junior Staff Nurses for five...
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
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Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Kulgam teacher receives President’s invite for outstanding contribution to school education
Waseem Ahmed Lone, a government school teacher from south Kashmir's Kulgam district, has been invited by President Droupadi Murmu.
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