Kashmir
Movement on Gurez-Bandipora road suspended due to snowfall
Authorities on Tuesday are said to have suspended vehicular movement on the Gurez-Bandipora road as a precautionary measure following fresh snowfall.
Kashmir
Sand miner drowns in Jhelum River in Pulwama
A man lost his life while excavating sand from the Jhelum River in Kakapora Hajibal area of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday morning.
Jammu
Soldier found dead after suspected suicide bid in Poonch
A soldier posted in Poonch was found dead after a suspected suicide bid on Sunday, officials said.
Kashmir
Bandipora-Gurez road closed for traffic movement in view of poor visibility
Authorities on Sunday evening suspended traffic movement on Bandipora-Gurez road in view of snow wind and poor visibility.
Kashmir
Advisory issued for safe travel to Pahalgam amid snowfall
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Pahalgam has issued an advisory to ensure public safety following snowfall and slippery road conditions in the region.
Examination
All KU exams scheduled for December 30 postponed, says official
Amid confusion caused by fake notifications, the Controller of Examinations clarified that all exams of the university scheduled for December 30 have been postponed.
Kashmir
As weather improves, NH444 reopens, flights resume in Valley
The weather in Jammu and Kashmir showed noteworthy improvement from Saturday late evening following heavy snowfall in various parts of the region.
Breaking News
Fire breaks out in residential houses in Kulgam’s DH Pora
A fire broke out in Damhal Hanji Pora area of southern Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, engulfing residential houses, officials said.
Latest news
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest
KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.
Must read
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.