Saudi Arabia is poised to lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol sales by 2026, permitting limited consumption in approximately 600 designated tourist locations. This policy shift is part of the ...

A top cop’s personal tragedy turns into a rare public warning about Kashmir’s deadly drug spiral. It started with sleepless nights. My nephew was a final-year law student—bright, careful, too gentle ...

Anantnag: At least 27 people, mostly children, have tested positive for jaundice in the Gutlibagh village of Anantnag, raising concern among locals. An official said that screening process is underway ...

Budgam: A leopard that had been roaming the village of Razewan in central Kashmir’s Budgam district was successfully captured alive by the Wildlife Department on Monday. Bashir Ahmad, Wildlife Officer ...

Srinagar: Backchannel communications between the government of India and Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders have reportedly eased tensions, increasing the likelihood of the Indian government resuming peace ...

New Delhi: Despite claims of rising global influence, India’s passport remains among the weakest in the G-20, ranking 85th in the latest Henley Passport Index. This position, shared with Equatorial ...

Srinagar: Over 576 hectares of forest land in Jammu and Kashmir have been approved for diversion for non-forestry purposes, including infrastructure and commercial projects, between 2021-22 and ...

Pulwama: An unidentified body was recovered from the Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, officials said. An official told Kashmir News Observer that locals spotted ...

Reasi: A man allegedly shot dead his wife during a marital dispute in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, according to police. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Vaishno Devi, is ...

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they have taken cognisance of a viral video from Kulgam circulating on social media, stating that deputy inspector general of police South Kashmir ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hinted at a broader vision for Kashi and Mathura, echoing the parallel drawn with the Mahabharata, following the events in Ayodhya. Speaking in the Uttar ...

Srinagar: The government has ordered a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners under the 6th Pay Commission from 239 % to 246 % of basic pay and pension. The order further said ...