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Crescent not sighted, Eid on Saturday: Grand Mufti Nasir
Srinagar, Mar 19 Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that the crescent was not sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Saturday. He said no credible reports of moon sighting were received by the official moon-sighting committee. “With the crescent not sighted this evening,…
Read More »No crescent sighting reported in J&K so far, final call after 8:30 PM
Srinagar, March 19: No confirmed sighting of the crescent moon has been reported from any part of Jammu and Kashmir so far, the Grand Mufti said on Thursday evening. The announcement comes amid widespread cloud cover and inclement weather conditions across the region, significantly reducing the chances of visibility. The…
Read More »CIK Busts Sophisticated International Cyber Fraud Racket; Transactions in Crores; 7 Suspects Apprehended
Srinagar, March 19 : In a major success, Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racket and arrested seven suspects in Srinagar. An official told that CIK-CID received various technical and credible inputs, regarding the functioning of covert call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting…
Read More »LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K
JAMMU, Mar 17: Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia have begun to cast a shadow on India’s energy security, with potential ripple effects on both LPG availability and the power sector, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a former officer of…
Read More »Valley markets witness shoppers’ surge ahead of Eid
Srinagar: With just three days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, markets in Srinagar and other Valley towns are buzzing with activity, with people thronging shopping districts to buy new apparel and delectables for the festive occasion.Readymade garment shops, bakeries, fruit stalls, and meat and diary product vends are witnessing a surge of…
Read More »1.60 lakh additions in annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted
Jammu: More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were deleted and 2.29 lakh corrections carried out, according to official data.Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included “duplicate” and “shifted”…
Read More »Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Opens in Srinagar, Heralding Spring in Kashmir
Srinagar: Marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir, Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened to the public on Monday, ushering in the Valley’s much-awaited tourism season. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the iconic garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range in Srinagar. The garden,…
Read More »LG Sinha hands over 50 jobs to kin of terror victims ahead of Eid
Srinagar, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin of 50 terror victims under the compassionate appointment scheme, describing the initiative as a step aimed at helping affected families rebuild their lives. The appointment letters were distributed…
Read More »Fresh Snowfall Turns Doodhpathri Meadows White, Temperatures Dip in Budgam
Budgam, March 15: Fresh snowfall was reported in Doodhpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday, bringing a sudden return of winter-like conditions to the popular tourist destination. The snowfall blanketed the meadows and surrounding hills with a fresh layer of snow, while temperatures dropped noticeably across parts of the…
Read More »Passport Office Srinagar to Hold Special Passport Service Drive on March 14
Passport applications to be processed at POPSK Anantnag and POPSK Baramulla 13 March, 2026, Srinagar : The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India will conduct a special passport service drive on March 14, 2026 (Saturday) in view of the high demand for…
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Prime Minister urges Sonam Ji to follow doctors’ advice and prays for his good health
24 JUL 2026 New Delhi :Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today urged Sonam Ji …
