Gold Demand Collapses in Kashmir as Prices Soar to Unaffordable Levels
Srinagar: In Kashmir, where gold has long symbolized prosperity and tradition, the middle class now faces a harsh reality. In just one week, gold prices have soared by Rs 4,000…
Gunfight Erupts in JK’s Chatroo
Jammu: There was some exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Thursday. Srinagar based news agency GNS quoted officials as saying that…
J&K’s Hajj Applications Hit Record Low; About 48% of Total Quota Will Remain Unfilled
The Jammu and Kashmir State Hajj Committee has received a mere 4,250 applications for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the generous allocation of…
Municipal, Panchayat polls expected in J&K before Dec
Security forces to remain in J&K until completion of local bodies elections Jammu: After successfully conducting the Assembly elections, the government is now preparing to hold municipal and panchayat elections…
BJP’s Surankote Candidate Syed Mushtaq Bukhari Passes Away a Week Ahead of Results
SRINAGAR: In a significant loss to the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Mushtaq Bukhari, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Surankote constituency, passed away early this…
65.58% turnout recorded in final Phase as voting for 90-member assembly ends peacefully in J&K
Srinagar: The voting for assembly elections ended peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir with the last and final phase on Tuesday recording a turnout of 65.58 percent. “The provisional voter turnout…
J&K: 14 Casualties in 12 Encounters Reported in September
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir experienced a notable increase in militancy-related incidents in September, with 12 encounters reported across the region. The data available as per news agency Kashmir News Trust…
J&K Polls: Election office suspends 23 Govt employees for MCC violations; Rs 130 Cr seized, 7088 permissions granted to parties
Jammu: Taking cognizance of participation of government employees in election campaigning and related political activities, the J&K Election Office has suspended 23 officials besides disengaging six contractual/Adhoc employees for violating…
Gunfight Erupts Between Militants and Security Forces in JK’s Rajouri
Rajouri: A gunfight broke out in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district today late evening. Local news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB) quoted officials as saying that security forces launched a search…
Nazki Presents Book to GOC-in-C, Northern Command in Jammu
Jammu: Author and journalist M.S. Nazki presented his latest book, “Indian Army: A Wall of Peace for Borders in J&K (UT)”, to Lt. Gen. M.V. Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM,…