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Cool day temperatures in Kashmir boost crop prospects after warm winter
Srinagar: After experiencing an unusually warm winter, Kashmir is now witnessing below-normal daytime temperatures due to recent rains and snowfall, which could augur well for crops and flowering plants, officials said on Friday.Since Sunday, most parts of the valley have seen intermittent rains, while many areas at higher elevations received…
Read More »Iran war could impact global economy: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition needs to come to an end quickly, as it could have massive repercussions for the global economy.”It (war) will have severe consequences not only for the Indian economy but for the world…
Read More »LG Sinha, CM Omar extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings
Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow.In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. The festival…
Read More »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,…
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IMD Forecast: Dry Weather to Continue in J&K for Three Days, Rain and Thunderstorms Likely from November 10
Srinagar, November 7: Dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir for …
