Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Spontaneous celebrations started in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as Kashmiris called the bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran a victory for the Muslim ‘Ummah’ (community). People burst firecrackers and took to the roads in jubilation in Baramulla, Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, and Pulwama districts.The joy and jubilation owed itself to the general belief among Muslims that the US and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire means a ‘victory for Iran and its brave peopl…
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Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) The bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran after the 40-day-long West Asia conflict has been welcomed by a senior religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.After raising tensions to an unexpected high by saying that an entire civilisation would be wiped out if Iran did not respond positively before the end of the deadline set by him, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that a two-week-long ceasefire has been agreed upon by the two …
Jammu, April 4 (IANS) In a major effort to link Kashmir Valley’s fruit industry and parcel trade with national markets, the Northern Railway held a stakeholders meeting to boost rail-based parcel movement from the Valley, officials said on Saturday. Railway officials said that in order to improve the economic landscape of the Valley by linking its fruit industry and parcel trade with national markets, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division held a stakeholder meeting to boost rail-based parcel movemen…
Srinagar, April 3 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted J&K on Friday as people ran out of their homes in panic, carrying children and helping elderly people out of concrete structures. Panic was widespread in the Valley, while shocks were felt in the Jammu division as well.So far, no reports of casualties or property damage have been received from anywhere, although officials said they are gathering information from different districts and remote areas of J&am…
Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Thursday that nobody should have any objection if Pakistan’s mediation succeeds in bringing a truce in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.Talking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “If Pakistan has good relations with both Israel and Iran and if the US Vice-President is coming there to discuss the peace proposal through which peace can be brought in the region, why should you or me have an…
Srinagar, March 25 (IANS) Panic gripped people across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks and owners of other conveyances mobbed petrol/diesel pumps trying to buy fuel. This is happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there is no shortage of petroleum products in Jammu and Kashmir.People started mobbing refilling stations in Kashmir as news spread from one area to another, saying that acute energy crisis was gripping the Valley.At many places, poli…
Shillong, March 23 (IANS) Director General of Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, on Monday stressed the critical need to safeguard the security and sanctity of the India-Myanmar Border and the Kashmir Valley. He urged the force to remain prepared for emerging security challenges and future contingencies.The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference was held at the headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong, under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General …
Jammu, March 14 (IANS) Kashmir migrant Pandit organisation ‘Panun Kashmir’ said on Saturday that it has expelled its chairman, Ajay Chrungoo from the organisation over alleged foreign links.A circular issued by Panun Kashmir said today that the organisation has expelled its chairman, Ajay Chrungoo from the organisation with immediate effect and ordered an enquiry into his alleged foreign links, including a reported interaction with US-based Pakistani ISI agent, Ghulam Nabi Fai.“Chrungoo ha…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur celebrated her birthday with Baba Vishwanath’s blessings at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.The ‘Airlift’ actress visited one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines for the first time. During her religious visit, Nimrat even took part in the Mangal Aarti to seek blessings on her special day.She took to her official Instagram handle and published a couple of pictures from her unique birthday celebration. Posing in a pink saree, Nimrat was seen offering her pra…
Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Rain lashed the plains of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the last 24 hours as moderate snowfall occurred in the higher reaches on Wednesday.MET department officials said that rain and snow during the last 24 hours has brought down the temperature.“Light to moderate rain/snow (in higher reaches) occurred in J&K during the last 24 hours while some higher reaches in Kishtwar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora districts received moderate snowfall.“Weath…