Mahashivratri and unchanging traditions of Kashmiri Pandits
Some rituals associated with the way displaced Pandits celebrate ‘Shivratri’ have changed after their exodus from the Valley about 26 years ago. However, one thing...
No love for spinning wheel in Kashmir
‘Pashmina spinning fetches low returns due to exploitation, government apathy’ Kashmiri women who in the past spun Pashmina during their pastime and made good...
100 doctors sacked for unauthorised absence
100 doctors were on Friday sacked by the Jammu and Kashmir government for remaining absent from their duties unauthorisedly. "The government today ordered termination of...
Clashes in old city after Friday prayers
Clashes erupted in old city after Friday prayers as youths threw stones at security personnel and displayed Islamic State (IS) and Pakistani flags, the police...
Vigilance books municipal official for fake degree
The State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) has registered a case against an Executive Officer of the Bandipora Municipal Committee for acquiring a “fake” degree. Shakeel Ahmad...
Ration card roasted in Bollywood masala goes undetected
A fictitious consumer has filed popular phrases and songs from Bollywood movies in the details for his ration card for getting subsidised ration under the...
Ready to vacate land in state; Army
In a significant development, the Army today said it was ready to vacate certain pockets of land under its possession in different parts of the...
Religious fervour missing in Habbakadal
Once humming with festivities on the occasion of various Hindu festivals, the Habbakadal area of the old city on the banks of the Jhelum sans...
Srinagar airport ready for night flights; AAI
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) today said Srinagar International Airport was ready for operation of night flights. “Basically, we are ready, the infrastructure is...
Mehbooba Mufti hints at continuing alliance with BJP
PDP Chief and Mufti Sayeed's daughter Mehbooba today met with Governor NN Vohra to discuss political situation in Jammu and Kashmir. After suspense of two...