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Cloudy Skies, Light Rain Likely in J&K
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with brief spells of light rain at scattered places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days.Director of the…
Zaffer Akeel Shah Takes Charge as MD of JKB Financial Services
JKB Financial Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of J&K Bank, has appointed Mr. Zaffer Akeel Shah as its new Managing Director.Shah brings extensive experience in the banking sector, having previously handled…
Why is J&K tightening rules on bovine transport now?
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the constitution of a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across Jammu…
A late-night plan, a coordinated trap — five drug peddlers caught in Anantnag
Anantnag Police launched a major anti-drug crackdown across the district, arresting five drug peddlers and seizing a significant quantity of narcotic substances in multiple operations, officials said.Police in a statement said,…
Bribe demand backfires as official caught in ACB sting in Kulgam
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Panchayat Secretary in Kulgam after catching him red-handed while accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe for clearing MGNREGA labour bills, officials said.According to a statement, a…
Hit once, then again — the tragic accident that shocked Kupwara
An 18-year-old was killed in a tragic road accident involving a hit-and-run and a subsequent collision in the Tikker area of Kupwara on Thursday, officials said.Officials said the deceased has been identified as Zeya Abroo Waza,…
India could have played role like Pakistan: J&K CM on Iran-US truce
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the United States must “control Israel” to ensure the success of the ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East, asserting that the conflict was not initiated by Iran but…
Fire breaks out in densely packed locality of Srinagar, several houses gutted
A major fire broke out at Shalla Kadal in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar during pre-dawn hours, gutting at least five residential houses and causing extensive damage to property.The blaze engulfed a cluster of closely attached…
Fire breaks out at Kupwara bus stand, three buses gutted
A major fire incident broke out at the main bus stand in Kupwara late Wednesday night, damaging several buses, officials said.An official from to Fire and Emergency Services, rold news agency Kashmir News Corner --- KNC, the…
MeT issues advisory for gusty winds, landslides at vulnerable spots
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, on Wednesday said that erratic weather conditions are expected to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10.Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that on April 8, the weather will remain…