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Kishtwar Flash Flood Tragedy: Over 60 Dead, Scores Missing

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- The disaster struck around 12:25 pm, flattening a makeshift market, a langar (community kitchen), a security outpost, 16 houses, government buildings, three temples, four water mi... Read More


Lives Swept Away In Seconds: Kishtwar Counts Its Dead

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- Among the dead are at least 13 local residents, including two temple priests. Giant boulders, logs, and tonnes of silt hurtled down the steep slopes, flattening homes, temples, ma... Read More


M. Raju Gets Addl Charge As Div ComKashmir

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- According to a government order issued on August 15, M. Raju, IAS (AGMUT: 2005), who is presently serving as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government in the General Administration... Read More


Lone Slams Omar's Statehood Drive, Urges Assembly Resolution

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- In a statement posted on microblogging site X, Lone said he would back any genuine effort towards the restoration of statehood but cautioned against reducing the cause to "theatri... Read More


Democracy Has Become Stronger In J&K: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- In his message, Sinha said, "On the sacred occasion of our 79th Independence Day, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all of you. This is a day we salute our tricol... Read More


MMU Panel Slams Imran Ansari for Dodging Clarification Meeting

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- The meeting, held on Wednesday, brought together prominent scholars including Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi, Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Al-Moosavi, Mufti Mohammad Yaqoob Baba Al-Madani, and... Read More


Arbaeen Mourners Stranded At Sonmarg After Flash Flood Blocks Zojila Road

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- According to reports, the mourners, part of the annual Shia pilgrimage to mark the 40th day of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala, were halted after water a... Read More


3 J&K Officers Get CM's Award

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- The awardees include Shantmanu, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Higher Education Department; Late Dr Raj Kumar Thapa, former Additional District Development C... Read More


Kishtwar Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc: 50 Dead, 100's Missing

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- As night fell over Chositi village, rescuers worked frantically and pulled out 167 people from under mounds of rubble. Of these, 38 are in a serious condition, officials said. The... Read More


Kishtwar Tragedy Widely Condoled, CM Cancels Functions

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 50 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said. "In light of the tragedy caused by the cloudburst ... Read More