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J&K govt enforces austerity measures, restricts official expenditure

Srinagar, May 23 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a series of austerity measures for the financial year 2026-27, including a ban on official dinners and restrictions on purchase of ne... Read More


BJP to file missing report Against CM Omar Abdullah: LoP Sunil Sharma

Srinagar, May 23 -- Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Kumar Sharma targeted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alleging that he has remained "missing" from... Read More


Damage to apple, cherry crops in Kashmir due to carbon dioxide Director Horticulture issues advisory, announces financial aid under HADP scheme

Srinagar, May 23 -- The Director of Horticulture, Kashmir, Vikas Ananad on Saturday advised fruit growers to mechanically remove damaged portions of apple, pear, and cherry crops, attributing the loss... Read More


Crop insurance scheme for apple growers in 2 months: Javid Dar

Sopore, May 23 -- Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday said the crop insurance scheme for apple growers in Kashmir is expected to be implemented within the next one-and-a-half months, with... Read More


Tithwal Day celebrated in Kashmir with patriotic fervour, anti-drug pledge

Srinagar, May 23 -- Tithwal Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour in the Tangdhar-Karnah region on Saturday, with officials emphasising a renewed community commitment to the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abh... Read More


One Lakh Jobs Promise Was Nothing But a Lie ; Sajad Lone

Srinagar, May 23 -- Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Saturday denounced the NC-led government over the Finance Department's latest austerity order, accusin... Read More


Heat wave triggers early summer break for Jammu Division schools

Jammu, May 23 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered an early start to summer vacations for schools in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division, citing prevailing weather conditions. Educat... Read More


JK Hoteliers Club reconstitutes body, Mushtaq Chaya elected president

Srinagar, May 23 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club (JKHC) has reconstituted its office bearers and executive committee for the 2026-2028 term, with prominent hotelier Mushtaq A. Chaya being elec... Read More


Mecca Welcomes Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims for Annual Hajj

Srinagar, May 23 -- More than 1.6 million pilgrims from across the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said. According to the General Directorate of P... Read More


Violence and Force; Weakness Dialogue Strengh Mirwaiz on Shaheed-e-Millat's Legacy

Srinagar, May 22 -- Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar, said "Today, as we gather at this historic pulpi... Read More