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CM Abdullah meets railway minister, seeks more train services for Kashmir

New Delhi, June 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw here and discussed measures to strengthen rail connectivity in the Union Territory, particularly d... Read More


5-member panel to probe reasons behind Gulmarg cable car malfunction

Srinagar, June 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday formed a five-member committee to inquire into circumstances that led to the malfunctioning of Gulmarg cable car services last month. Th... Read More


Retirement benefits can't be withheld due to pending FIR: High Court

Srinagar, June 11 -- In a significant ruling on retiral benefits of government and public sector employees, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that pensionary and retiral benefits c... Read More


2 soldiers killed in accidental grenade blast in Uri

Baramulla, June 11 -- Two soldiers died in an accidental grenade blast in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said. A hand grenade exploded accidentally during the routine hand... Read More


Cop involved in narcotics case loses job

Srinagar, June 11 -- A special police officer was 'disengaged' from service in Baramulla district for his alleged involvement in an NDPS case, police said on Wednesday. Baramulla Police has disengage... Read More


No Politician Is a Messiah: The Dangerous Myth of the Chosen Leader

Srinagar, June 11 -- One of the most puzzling features of human history is how often societies place extraordinary faith in ordinary politicians. Despite centuries of experience, education, scientific... Read More


Lolab Valley: North Kashmir's Untouched Jewel

Srinagar, June 11 -- Lolab Valley, situated in the northern part of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, is widely admired for its breath taking landscapes, thick forests, and peaceful surroundings.... Read More


Historic 10-day exposition of holy relics of Buddha's chief disciples concludes in Mongolia

NEW DELHI, June 10 -- The holy relics of Lord Buddha's two chief disciples, Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana, returned to India on Wednesday following the successful conclusion of a 10-day ex... Read More


Sanjay Seth, J&K Hoteliers Club Delegation call on LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, June 10 -- Sanjay Seth, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan today. Meanwhile, a delegation of the J&K Hoteliers Club, led b... Read More


Deputy CM visits Bandipora to review progress on key development works

BANDIPORA, June 10 -- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of Bandipora district to inspect and review the progress of several key developmental projects b... Read More