An RTI application has found that even after four decades, there are no rules or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ordering preventive detentions under the […]
Year: 2018
Cabinet nod for Rs 6809 crore Zojila tunnel project connecting Kashmir with Ladakh
Situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway, the pass remains closed during winters (December to April). Heavy snowfall and avalanches cut […]
Mercury drops to – 4.4°C in Srinagar City
The night temperature in the Kashmir valley has fallen several degrees below the freezing point while the days are unusually warm, rising to a high […]
Operation Bluestar: 33 yrs on, Golden Temple’s fight for justice still on
The Teja Singh Samundari Hall in the Golden Temple complex may have been refurbished, but the scars remain. Quite literally. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee […]
Shawl making in Kashmir
The arts and crafts of Kashmir have enjoyed a well-earned fame for centuries. The pre-eminence of the decorative art can be attributed to historical conditions […]
NN Vohra first Governor to address joint session for 10 yrs
History was scripted in the Central hall of the Legislative Assembly today when Governor NN Vohra addressed the joint session of the state Legislature for […]
Essential commodities shortage hit various parts of Srinagar
People in various areas of Srinagar complained of shortage of essential commodities and urged authorities to send fresh supplies without delay. “We are suffering immense […]
Changing weather pattern not good for farmers: Study
The winter is turning out to be driest period in the recent years in Jammu. The region has received below average rain since the withdrawal […]
Ruckus marks start of Budget session, Govt faces Opposition heat over civilian killings
The budget session of the legislature began on a stormy note on Tuesday, with opposition parties interrupting the governor NN Vohra’s address to the joint […]
Challenges in J&K will be met through dialogue: Mehbooba Mufti
Reiterating that dialogue is the only means to resolve all “disagreements” in Jammu and Kashmir, chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that she is working with […]