Rawalpindi: England have broken the world record for scoring most runs in the first session of a Test match. England scored 174/0 in 27 overs in the first session of their first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The previous record was held…

SRINAGAR: Border Security Force, an elite Force of the country, was raised on 1st Dec 1965 with primary responsibility to safeguard the International Border. The force is completing 57 years of its dedicated, distinguished and glorious service to the nation…

Jammu: As India formally takes over the G20 presidency today, it is also the moment of Jammu and Kashmir to showcase it economic potential, tourism assets, and culture before the world powers. While the G20 leaders’ summit –the top event –shall be held in…

The first proper radio station in Jammu and Kashmir was formally launched on July 1, 1948, Sheikh Abdullah, then the Prime Minister, inaugurated the Radio Kashmir Srinagar station near the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar. J.N. Zutshi was the first Director…

India has taken the presidency of G20 from December 1 onwards. What is the significance of G20 presidency, what are the opportunities and the challenges, before India and what are the opportunities that India can exploit from these issues and challenges,…

CHANDIGARH: The Border Security Force foiled another cross-border drug-smuggling attempt, sixth in this week, on Saturday as it recovered more than 7 kg of heroin, which was air dropped by a Pakistani drone in Punjab's Fazilka district. The BSF personnel…

WASHINGTON: The United States has designated 12 countries, including China, Pakistan and Myanmar, as "countries of particular concern" for the current status of religious freedom in these nations. Announcing this on Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…

SRINAGAR: Kashmir University (KU), vice-chancellor, Dr Nilofar Khan Saturday said they will announce winter vacations for a short time and as per the need. Speaking on the sidelines of an event, she said the mechanism of working and functioning of Universities…

Jammu: Finance Department, Govt of Jammu and Kashmir has asked all Departments to adhere to the ceiling of Rs five lakh on subscription to the General Provident Fund (GPF) in a financial year by the subscribers. Instruction has been issued in consonance with…

Jammu: To ensure social audit of Developmental Projects by the people, the Finance Department, J&K has directed all the Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to immediately update details of works in Rural and Urban areas on its Janbhagidari (empowerment)…

Kargil: With an objective to provide employment opportunities to the youth of Ladakh, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) has advertised 368 district cadre posts. “Ladakh Autonomous Hill…

New Delhi: Indian Navy Chief Adm R Hari Kumar on Saturday that there are a lot of Chinese ships which operate in Indian Ocean Region. We have about 4-6 PLA Navy ships, then some research vessels which operate. A large number of Chinese fishing vessels operate…

New Delhi: India reported a single-day rise of 253 Coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 4,597, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The toll climbed to 5,30,627 with three more fatalities — two reconciled by Kerala and one death…

SRINAGAR: As a serious concern, the number of people affected with depression and anxiety is increasing in Kashmir with most of them being youngsters including children and women. Head of the Department (HOD), Psychiatry, Government Medical College Srinagar…

BANDIPORA: A 35-year-old woman was charred to death in an overnight blaze at Taki Shah village of Bandipora district in northern Kashmir. An official said that the woman identified as Naseema Begum wife of Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Taki Shah village…

SRINAGAR: State Investigation Agency (SIA) with the help of the Police is conducting raids at 12 locations in Kashmir in connection with an already registered case. Reports said that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local…

JAMMU: On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday exhorted the citizens to work towards the collective goal of empowerment of Divyangjan. “On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let us resolve…

JAMMU: Senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ODI series against Bangladesh, starting Sunday, due to a shoulder injury and replaced by Umran Malik in India's squad, the BCCI announced on Saturday. It has been learnt that Shami had suffered…

CHANDIGARH: The Border Security Force foiled another cross-border drug-smuggling attempt, sixth in this week, on Saturday as it recovered more than 7 kg of heroin, which was air dropped by a Pakistani drone in Punjab's Fazilka district. The BSF personnel…

SRINAGAR: Weatherman on Saturday said that there was possibility of light to moderate snowfall in Kashmir from December 9 to 10. “As per today's model analysis, there is possibility of light snow over plains and lower reaches, light to moderate snow over…

NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of three years, Jashn-e-Rekhta', the festival celebrating Urdu and "Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb", began here on Friday with a stellar lineup of poets, writers, and performers. The 7th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta was inaugurated by Sanjeev…