Srinagar, July 27 (IANS) The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was blocked on Monday due to a fresh landslide on the highway in Udhampur district.Traffic department officials have advised commuters not to travel on the highway before contacting the traffic control rooms in Jammu and Srinagar to find out the latest status of the road.The highway was blocked after a landslide struck the Dewal area of Udhampur district. Officials said that debris from the landslide blocked the highway, prom…
Latest Srinagar News & Updates
Srinagar, July 26 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the revival of Kashmir’s traditional ‘Vaghu’ mat in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, local artisans expressed gratitude, stating they had never imagined their work would receive such national recognition. Speaking to IANS, Kashmiri artisan Tanzila Hussain said, “First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for considering us worthy of being mentioned in his Mann Ki Baat programme. I have been practisin…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the revival of Kashmir’s traditional ‘Vaghu’ mat, describing the centuries-old, eco-friendly craft as a unique cultural symbol of the Valley and hailing the efforts taken to revive it. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said, “When one possesses both talent and the passion to achieve something, every path becomes easy. A glimpse of that is evident in the effor…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and said that the nation will forever be grateful to the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army. He said that the indomitable courage and unwavering resolve of the armed forces will continue to inspire generations.India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in…
Jammu, July 25 (IANS) The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has rejected the interim bail application of dismissed deputy superintendent of police (Dy.SP) Devender Singh, but granted him five‑day parole to attend his father’s post‑death rituals. The court dismissed Singh’s plea for interim bail but allowed custody parole on humanitarian grounds, permitting him to attend the ‘Akhand Paath’ and other post‑cremation rituals at his family residence in Srinagar between J…
Srinagar, July 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday flagged off a ‘Reading Marathon’ in Srinagar which is a unique celebration of knowledge, fitness and responsibility towards nature.Hundreds of youths from various local colleges and universities participated in the reading marathon carrying placards saying, “Say No To Drugs, Say Yes To Books”.Manoj Sinha said on X, “Today at the banks of Dal Lake, flagged-off the Reading Marathon, a unique celebrat…
Srinagar, July 24 (IANS) The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the second consecutive day as all major Yatras in the union territory remained suspended for the 6th day on Friday.The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed due to intermittent landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations triggered by continuous rainfall.Officials said clearance work is underway, but the highway has not yet been declared safe for traffic.Commuters have been advise…
Srinagar, July 22 (IANS) Following the terror attack in J&K’s Anantnag town in which one local policeman was killed, police intensified raids across the Valley on Wednesday and over 3,000 Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of terrorist outfits were rounded up. Senior officials said security forces have intensified raids across the Kashmir Valley, picking up over 3,000 OGWs after a cop was killed in a terror attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.J&K Police along with security forces lau…
Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that the Chinar Book Festival is a movement to build a vibrant community of readers, writers and thinkers. L-G Manoj Sinha attended the third edition of the Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar. He congratulated the National Book Trust and the organisers for their commendable work.“This festival is more than just an event. It is a movement to build a vibrant community of readers, writers and thinkers. Our goal is to transfor…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India on Friday yet again slammed Pakistan for it support and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism while using it as an instrument of state policy. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that that investigation continues in last year’s heinous Pahalgam terror attack carried out by Pakistan-backed terror groups.”The Pahalgam terror attack took several innocent lives. You all saw …