Steve Smith Slams 36th Test Century, Matches Dravid and Root’s Feat
Galle, Feb 07 – Australian batting maestro Steve Smith reached a historic milestone on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, notching up his 36th Test century. With this remarkable achievement, Smith has now equaled cricket legends Rahul Dravid and Joe Root, making him the joint-fifth highest century-maker in Test history.A Captain’s...
J&K Traffic Advisory: Road Updates & Travel Guidelines for 08-02-2025
Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar🛣️ Traffic Update for NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar Highway)📅 From 06-02-2025 (1700 hrs) to 07-02-2025 (1700 hrs)Traffic movement on NH-44 was slow due to:Single-lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad, and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather.Ongoing four-lane construction work.Important Travel Advisory🚗 For LMVs & Passengers:Travel during daylight hours to avoid risks from shooting stones, especially between Ramban and Banihal.🚛...
PDP Holds High-Level Meeting on Civilian Deaths, Arrests in J&K
Srinagar, February 7: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti chaired a high-level meeting at the party headquarters in Srinagar on Friday. The meeting, attended by senior party leaders, focused on concerns over increasing civilian deaths and arbitrary arrests carried out under the guise of security operations across Jammu and Kashmir.Key Discussions & DecisionsA...
Sanat Nagar Flyover Construction Faces Major Setback
Srinagar, Feb 6: The construction of the much-anticipated Sanat Nagar flyover on National Highway 44 (NH44) has hit a major hurdle due to issues related to power infrastructure relocation.Power Line Obstruction Delays ProjectOfficials have revealed that a 132 KV power line runs directly over the under-construction flyover, creating a safety hazard. To prevent potential accidents, authorities must either raise...
Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet Gets New GI Logo to Preserve Authenticity
Srinagar, Feb 7: In a significant move to protect the authenticity of Kashmir’s traditional crafts and enhance brand recognition, the Geographical Indications (GI) Registry, Chennai, has assigned a new logo for the Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet under its GI certification process.A GI logo is a mark used on products that originate from a specific geographical location and are known for...
Truck Driver Killed in Army Firing After Allegedly Ignoring Security Check in Baramulla
Srinagar, Feb 6: A truck driver from Sopore was shot and killed after allegedly failing to stop at a security checkpoint (Naka) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday.Incident DetailsAccording to police sources, the incident occurred when a truck carrying apple boxes was signaled to stop at a security forces' checkpoint. However, the driver allegedly ignored the order and...
Baramulla, Billawar Deaths: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Raises Issue with Centre
Srinagar, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday termed the Baramulla and Billawar incidents as deeply unfortunate, stating that such events should never have happened.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Omar expressed concern over reports of excessive force and harassment in police custody, which allegedly led to Makhan Din’s suicide in Billawar, and the...
J&K Private Hospitals to Withdraw from SEHAT Scheme from March 15 Over Payment Delays & Contract Issues
Srinagar, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Private Hospitals and Dialysis Centre Association has raised serious concerns about the sustainability of the Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme, warning that they may halt free treatment services from March 15, 2025, if key issues are not addressed.In a letter to the CEO of Ayushman Bharat and SEHAT Scheme, the association outlined several...
JK High Court Postpones Final Hearing on LG’s Power to Nominate MLAs to March 20
Jammu, February 7: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has scheduled the final hearing for March 20 on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the authority of the J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) to nominate five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly.A division bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajesh Sekhri directed both parties to complete...
Best SIM Active Plans: Jio & Airtel Offer Voice-Only Plans for Long-Term Use
If you're looking for a low-cost plan to keep your SIM active with unlimited calling and SMS, Jio and Airtel have introduced new prepaid options. These plans focus only on voice and SMS and come with long validity—perfect for users who don’t need mobile data.Jio’s Voice & SMS PlansJio has launched two prepaid plans that focus entirely on calling...
