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New Delhi, May 24: The recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre marked a “positive step”, activist Sonam Wangchuk said, though he cautioned that trust-building in the region remained incomplete, citing unresolved cases from last year’s protests, seizure of personal devices and action against institutions linked to the movement.…

SRINAGAR, May 24: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that India trusts its youth to lead the country to greater heights. Addressing the ‘Special National Integration Camp’ organised by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, the LG said, “India places its hope and…

LANGATE (HANDWARA), May 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to offer his heartfelt condolences on the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, who passed away last week after a prolonged illness. Khizar Mohammad Sheikh,…

  GANDERBAL, May 24: Paddy sowing activities have gathered momentum across several villages of Ganderbal district, with farmers actively engaged in cultivation work during the ongoing agricultural season. Several areas including Tullamulla, Nagbal, Check Duderhama, Fathipora, Kachan, Darend and Sandbal are witnessing intense farming activity as cultivators remain busy preparing…

  Budgam, 24 May 2026 : On 23.05.2026 at about 2200 hrs, information was received at Police Station Budgam regarding the disappearance of a minor girl (name and other particulars withheld), aged about 12 years, who had reportedly gone missing from her residence during the evening hours. Acting promptly on…

    Srinagar, May 22 : National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the elected government had no involvement in the demolition drive in Jammu’s Sidhra area, asserting that the matter was under investigation. Speaking to reporters here, Dr Abdullah, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News…

  New Delhi, May 22 : The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar in a UAPA case linked to an alleged terror conspiracy in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and…

Srinagar: Some places in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rain in the early hours of Thursday, bringing down temperatures, officials said.The frontier Gurez sector in north Kashmir’s Bandipora, Zojilla Pass along the Srinagar-Leh national highway and Sonamarg received snowfall.…

Srinagar: LPG consumers in the Kashmir valley are facing difficulties in getting their cylinders refilled as distributors are witnessing a huge rush of customers for the mandatory eKYC of their connections.While the distributors deal with the rush, many customers are facing issues with the self-eKYC after the government made it…

Srinagar: More than 60 livestock animals were killed in a lightning strike in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday.The lightning struck Lanidagen in the Pahalgam area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday during heavy rain and thunderstorm, they said.More the 69 livestock animals, including sheep…