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Azad to contest Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag-Rajouri seat

Srinagar: Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, has announced his candidacy for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. The announcement came today during a press conference in Srinagar, where DPAP Treasurer TajMohidudin revealed Azad’s decision, said DPAP chief spokesperson, Salman Nizami. Azad held position of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha from […]

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NC fields Mian Altaf on Anantnag parliamentary seat

Srinagar, April 1 Mian Altaf Ahmed Lahrvi, former Minister and National Conference leader, has been nominated as the party’s candidate for the South Kashmir Pir Panjal parliamentary constituency. This announcement was made by Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, in the presence of Mian Altaf Ahmed himself. Omar Abdullah highlighted Mian Altaf

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G M Saroori named Lok Sabha candidate on Udhampur Lok Sabha seat

Srinagar: Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP on Wednesday announced G M Saroori as its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. DPAP spokesman, Salman Nizami said that the party has announced G M Saroori as its candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha seat. Pertinently, BJP has announced Dr Jitendra Singh as it’s candidate from Udhampur seat for

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Azad vows laws to protect land, job rights in J&K

Says will work for development, boost to tourism in J&K Srinagar: A good turnout was witnessed at Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad’s public meeting held in Hillar Shahabad, Teh Dooru, Anantnag, Kashmir. Addressing the crowd, Azad emphasized the importance of unity in defeating divisive forces seeking to suppress the region. He stated, “I have returned

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Gulmarg registers minus 12.0°C, lowest minimum temperature in 7 years

Srinagar: During a period of predominantly dry weather forecast,  Kashmir Valley experienced a significant drop in night temperatures. Gulmarg registered a temperature of minus 12.0°C, matching the lowest minimum temperature recorded in seven years for March at the renowned skiing resort. According to a meteorological department official, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.0°C,

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Jammu-Srinagar Highway closes for traffic

Srinagar: Multiple landslides, triggered by incessant rains, have obstructed the vital Jammu-Srinagar Highway, officials reported today. These landslides, occurring between the Banihal and Ramban sectors, have severely disrupted traffic flow. Compounded by heavy rainfall along the entire highway, travel has become increasingly hazardous. Authorities have advised against traveling on NH-44 until weather conditions improve and

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Classwork in schools in Kashmir to commence from March 4: DSEK

Srinagar:  In view of inclement weather conditions, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Thursday ordered for resumption of Classwork in both private and government run schools from March, 04, 2024.  “In view of the weather advisory, issued by the Meteorological Department predicting heavy snowfall in the Valley, it is hereby ordered that classwork in

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DDC chairperson, Nazir Khan, faces possibility of ouster

Srinagar: District Development Council members of central Kashmir’s Budgam district have moved a no-confidence motion against the incumbent chairperson of the council. Quoting sources, KNO reported that 13 members of the council have moved the no-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Nazir Ahmad Khan. “Chairperson has failed to convene any meeting of the council for over

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