NEW DELHI: Prices of 14.2 kg domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and 19 kg commercial cylinders have been hiked with effect from today, March 1. The hike for domestic consumers will be ₹50 per cylinder and ₹350.50 per bottle for commercial consumers.

BANDIPORA: A preliminary census by Wular Lake Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WCMA) in Asia’s largest freshwater lake, Wullar Lake in north Kashmir has suggested that the lake hosts more than 50,000 birds. A WCMA official told that the bird census…

SRINAGAR: Lt Governor Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that we are following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of transform, reform and Perform to build a prosperous & Atmanirbhar Jammu and Kashmir. LG Sinha made these remarks while inaugurating…

JAMMU: An idealist, a maverick, an intellectual, a rustic, a journalist, a writer, a lawyer, Bhim Singh was many things packed into one. After his death in May 2022, it was difficult to guess which way things would go for his Jammu and Kashmir Panthers Party.…

JAMMU: Asking the citizens to not fall prey to the ‘certain vested interests’ spreading false information and creating misconceptions around property tax, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that his administration was open to suggestions from…

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day celebration of Cluster University, Jammu at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. Congratulating the Cluster University for achieving excellence in quality…

Apologies to students, parents; Says getting cooperation from them SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Wednesday said school timing in the city was changed in view of ongoing works under Smart City project. He apologised…

SRINAGAR: Aspirants for Prosecuting Officers on Thursday urged Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission to cancel both papers instead of the one and conduct fresh examination to provide “a level playing field” for all. JKPSC on Wednesday cancelled “paper…

Jammu: Ankit Love 39, Chief Patron of Jammu and Kashmir National Panther Party, has asked prime minister Narendra Modi, to launch a public inquiry into the death of his father Panthers party president Prof. Bhim Singh. Prof. Bhim Singh founded and lead Panther…

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached the property of Pak-based J&K militant Mushtaq Zargar. In a statement issued to The Dispatch, NIA said, "In a major offensive against terrorists operating from Pakistan soil, the National Investigation…

NEW DELHI: A special court in Uttar Pradesh acquitted three persons and convicted one in the heart-wrenching Hathras rape and murder case of a 19-year-old Dalit girl on Thursday. Accused Ramu, Lavkush and Ravi were acquitted while accused Sandeep was convicted…

NEW DELHI: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners will be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a panel which will comprise of the Prime Minister, Leader…

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has directed to expedite the progress under the Union Territory’s capital expenditure budget and ensure 100 % physical achievement against the set targets. The Finance department has directed the departments to expedite…

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting of Public Sector Banks, Administrative Departments & other Financial Institutions, today at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor reviewed the action taken on the directions passed in the…

KUPWARA: The body of a missing man from Kunan was recovered after 75 days from PK Galli forests in Kupwara. A police spokesperson in a statement said, “In continuation to missing of Abdul Rashid Dar of Kunan area of Kupwara on December 16, 2022, on early…

KISHTWAR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday issued non-bailable warrant against 13 Kishtwar-based militants operating from across the border. NIA in a statement said, “Upon request of Kishtwar Police,NIA Special Court, Jammu, issued Non Bailable…

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met and interacted with a team of young Radio Jockeys of Radio Pir Panjal 90.4 FM, a Community Radio Station established at Surankote, Poonch, at the Raj Bhavan here today. The RJs Ab. Majid, Mohd Qasim, Faieza Tabasum…

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting of the officers from the UT administration and Border Roads Organization at Raj Bhavan here. K N Rai, Member of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Public Works…

SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency on Friday attached the property of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Basit Reshi in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district. NIA action comes as Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared Basit Reshi, "presently…

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met and interacted with a team of young Radio Jockeys of Radio Pir Panjal 90.4 FM, a Community Radio Station established at Surankote, Poonch, at the Raj Bhavan. The RJs Ab. Majid, Mohd Qasim, Faieza Tabasum and Sara…