Srinagar, Apr 14: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast largely dry weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days, with a brief spell of rain and thunderstorms expected from April 16 onwards. According to the latest forecast, weather is expected to remain generally dry on April 14 and 15. However, a brief
SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested eight individuals for allegedly indulging in vandalism during protests sparked by a sexual harassment case involving a girl student in Sopore, Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. According to police, a senior lecturer at a government higher secondary school in Sopore has been booked for
Srinagar: Four persons have been arrested after a man was allegedly chased by cow vigilantes, forcing him to jump into a stream while trying to escape on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district. The man, identified as Tanveer Ahmad Chopan, a driver from Mundkhal in Pogal, Ukhral tehsil of Ramban, has
Tehran, Apr 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said “zero lessons earned” after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan under the “Islamabad MoU” ended in a stalemate, despite reports of being close to a breakthrough. He said Iran engaged in the talks in good faith but
Ladakh, Apr 13: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging the government to intervene promptly and address growing concerns in the sensitive border region. He warned that the prolonged gap in dialogue is creating disillusionment
Anantnag, Apr 13: Two boys drowned in the Jhelum river in the Padshahibagh area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agency—that the duo slipped into the Jhelum river at Padshahibagh, Bijbehara accidentally. He said that soon after the incident was reported, rescue teams were rushed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would begin a swift blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks held in Pakistan reportedly ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the blockade would include Iranian ports starting Monday at 10
Bandipora, Apr 12 : Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the Green Warriors of Bandipora organised a successful plantation drive along S.S.P Office Road, contributing significantly to the beautification and ecological well-being of the area. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from youth volunteers who came together with a shared vision of promoting environmental conservation
BHADERWAH, Apr 11: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Boys Higher Secondary School in Bhaderwah, has received a major boost with the government deciding to redevelop the 106-year-old institution into a heritage school. The foundation stone for the Rs 3.06 crore redevelopment project of the 20th-century institution—earlier known as Amar
JAMMU, Apr 11: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department Jammu, has issued orders for the transfer and posting of 25 Accountants, along with the assignment of additional charge, in the interest of administrative efficiency, with immediate effect. (Agency)