Category: Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 11. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has directed all its officials and employees to resume work immediately and warned of strict action against those found participating in demonstrations within its premises. In an order issued by the competent authority, officials were instructed to report to their respective offices and duty stations without delay. The…

Srinagar, Feb 11: At least nine houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the Babapora area of Habbakadal in downtown Srinagar late Tuesday night, leaving several families homeless and causing extensive property damage. Officials said the blaze spread rapidly through the congested locality, engulfing multiple residential structures before fire and emergency…

Gold and silver prices recorded a sharp rise in early trade today (February 11). As soon as trading began on MCX, silver jumped by more than Rs 8,000, while gold gained over Rs 1,600. Silver, which had closed at Rs 2,52,548 per kg in the previous session, opened at Rs 2,57,938. In early trade, it…

Largely dry weather likely across Jammu & Kashmir in the coming days.• A couple of weak Western Disturbances may pass around 17 Feb and again after 21 Feb, but no major impact expected.• No strong or active Western Disturbance is likely for the rest of February.• Day and night temperatures are expected to rise gradually…

Jammu, Feb 10: The Northern Railway on Tuesday announced the extension of the train service with the panoramic Vistadome coach to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra from Srinagar, aimed at enhancing travel experience for the tourists and local commuters along the scenic Katra-Baramulla route.Launched in October 2023, the Vistadome train service in Kashmir features specialised…

Srinagar, Feb 10: At least six residential houses were damaged after a late-night fire broke out in the Habbakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday morning.An official said that a fire call was received by the State Fire Control Room at 10:32 PM, following which fire tenders from Fire Station Habakadal, Babdem, Gowkadal, Headquarters…

New Delhi, Feb 10: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,500 or nearly 3 per cent to Rs 2.64 lakh per kg in the national capital on Tuesday, while gold prices appreciated by Rs 2,200 per 10 grams amid a firm US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal dropped Rs 7,500…

Banihal, Feb 10: One person was killed while two others including a woman sustained injuries after an electric auto-rickshaw plunged into a deep ravine near Nachilana on the Nachlana–Khari road in Sub-Division Banihal on Tuesday evening.According to sources, the electric auto was on its way from Khari towards Banihal when the driver lost control of…

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 11-02-2026:- From 09-02-2026, 1600 hrs. to 10-02-2026, 1600 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to single lane traffic between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of *03 HMVs*. In view of *20–30 Mtrs single-lane stretch* at Kishtwari Pather caused…

Beerwah, Feb 10: Women inhabitants of Beerwah on Tuesday staged a fresh protest against the Power Development Department over the installation of smart meters and prolonged power-related issues, blocking the Beerwah Magam road to voice their resentment over erratic electricity supply. Raising slogans against the government and the department, the protesting women alleged that repeated…