JAMMU: In the era of fast, accessible news, the ‘discovery’ of lithium reserves in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir has triggered a nationwide interest, particularly for the significance of the mineral in fuelling India’s ‘aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant)…

SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Kashmir has suspended as many as 35 driving licenses for different offences under the Motor Vehicles Act in various districts of Kashmir so far this year. This was revealed by the ARTOs in a review meeting today…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) Monday issued an avalanche warning for four districts of the Kashmir division in the upcoming 24 hours. The JKDMA issued a ‘Low Level’ warning above 2400 to 2800 metres over Ganderbal, Bandipora…

NEW DELHI: A total of 3.87 lakh people, including 1.12 lakh daily wage earners committed suicide in three years -- 2019 to 2021, Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav said in Lok Sabha on Monday, quoting reports of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).…

Says SMC Not A Part Of The Current Land Retrieval Drive SRINAGAR: Amid protests by locals, Mayor Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu on Tuesday said that not a single house will be demolished for Doodhganga restoration. In a statement issued, Mattu said that he had…

Agartala (Tripura): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will come up after assembly polls and that a call on the timing of elections will be taken by the Election Commission. In an exclusive interview…

SRINAGAR: On the fourth anniversary of Pulwama Terror Attack, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday said that out of 19 terrorists involved in the attack, 8 have been killed, 7 arrested and 4 including 3 Pakistanis…

VARANASI: The Congress has claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s plane was denied permission to land at the airport here late Monday night, a charge denied by the airport authorities. Senior Congress leader Ajay Rai on Tuesday alleged that Gandhi’s plane was scheduled…

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of the Joshimath crisis, the Centre has issued a standard operating procedure asking agencies to mandatorily implement environmental safeguards in all roads and highway projects falling within 100 kilometres of the International…

JAMMU: Police on Monday seized a camera-fitted drone which was found in a field in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. The drone was found in Kalaspur village on Monday night, they said. According to security agencies, it appears that the…

JAMMU: The hunt for the appointment of new Vice Chancellor (VC) for Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu has begun as the Search Committee has invited applications from the eligible candidates. The Search Committee…

Bengaluru: India does not believe in giving "sermons or cut-and-dried" solutions to countries in need of assistance and holds that nations with superior military powers do not have the right to dictate solutions to others, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said…

Addresses 'Rashtra Katha Shivir' at Pransla, Gujarat GUJARAT: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed 'Rashtra Katha Shivir', organized by Swami Dharmabandhuji, Vedic Mission Trust, at Pransla, Gujarat. The national-level camp provides a platform for…

BUDGAM: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday afternoon trapped and arrested a PDD employee in central Kashmiri's Budgam district for accepting bribe. Sources said that Javid Ahmad Najar, MR Technician 3rd Sheikhpora PDD, was arrested red-handed…

J&K transitioned into new era of prosperity, J&K players making nation proud: MoS J&K tops medal tally, bagging 26 Gold, 25 Silver, 25 Bronze medals GULMARG, FEBRUARY 14: Five days National Event of 3rd edition of Khelo India concluded today at Gulmarg with…

DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan has withheld the salary of the 07 Block Development Officers (BDOs) for poor performance in District Capex and Area Development Plan which was reviewed by him yesterday. “Subsequent to the…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the…

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti said that during the coalition government of PDP and BJP, she didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir and that she doesn’t take statements of Home Minister…

SRINAGAR: At least two civilians and a firefighter were injured while dousing off blaze, triggered by a gas cylinder blast, in Wanihama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that a gas cylinder exploded with a bang, resulting in fire in…

Says schools in dire need of finances, but we have to consider the situation of parents too Srinagar: Taking action on complaints received by a number of parents regarding arbitrary hike in fee by certain schools, Private Schools Association of Jammu and…

Bengaluru: In a significant announcement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government will spend 75 per cent of the total defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers from 2023-24. The decision will mean setting…