The word spring comes from the German word springer, which refers to “leaping from the ground”. Without going much in scientific definitions, in simple terms […]
At -15.2 degrees, Leh coldest in J&K
Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, while the mercury in Qazigund in south Kashmir settled at a […]
Govt chooses Pahalgam over Gulmarg to ring in New Year
“We celebrated New Year at Pahalgam so that the resort would become popular as a winter destination. Pahalgam also receives good snowfall, besides it has […]
Muslim women can now perform Hajj without ‘Mehram’: PM Narendra Modi
Calling the policy allowing Muslim women to perform Hajj only in the company of a male guardian as “injustice”, Prime Minister NarendraModi said on Sunday […]
Seven dead after militants storm paramilitary camp in Kashmir
Four Indian soldiers and three fighters were killed in clashes as rebels stormed a paramilitary camp in the southern region of Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. […]
Censor Board clears ‘Padmavati’ with cuts, wants title changed
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested few modifications in the controversial movie ‘Padmavati’, which include changing of the film’s title to ‘Padmavat’, […]
Is govt now following soft approach on separatists in valley?
Signalling the soft approach on separatists, the government has recently released three separatist leaders including a woman Asiya Andrabi from jails and NIA reportedly withdrew […]
Promises not kept, Pandits spent another year in exile
The year 2017 started with a hope for 3.5 lakh displaced Kashmiri Pandits after the Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution calling for their return […]
After 3 weeks, Friday prayers allowed at Jamia Masjid
Mirwaiz slams Govt for failing to provide sadak, bijli, pani to people After three weeks authorities allowed Friday congregational prayers at historic Jamia Masjid while […]
Triple-talaq bill getting ‘Full Support’ from J&K BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party, an ally of ruling People’s Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir, said on Friday that it fully supports the legislation criminalizing […]