Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that the UT is witnessing the revival of film tourism as over 300 movies and serials have been shot after the launch of new film policy two years ago. Talking to reporters at Zero Bridge after inaugurating the first day shoot of TV Serial Pashmina, the […] The post Film era of 80’s returning, over 300 movies shot so far in J-K: LG Sinha appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

The authorities on Saturday warned coaching institutions, operating in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, of strict action for taking classes during school hours, thereby flouting government directives. An official said that there were several complaints against private coaching centres of taking classes during school hours in the sub-division, despite clear directives from the […] The post Stop teaching during school hrs or face action: ADC Sopore warns coaching centres appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

After discovering Lithium mines in Reasi district of Jammu division, the Government of India (GoI) is all set to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines in a “scientific way”. This was stated by Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at Kishtwar. The LG also paid obeisance at holy Shri Chandi Mata Machail shrine located near […] The post After lithium, GoI to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

A mysterious blast in Drass, Kargil, on Friday left two people dead and ten others injured, officials said Friday. An official said that a mysterious blast near a scrap site in Kabadi Nallah, Drass late this evening, left two people dead and ten others injured. The injured were shifted to SDH Drass. The official said […] The post Drass: 2 killed, 10 injured in mysterious blast appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

The cases of HIV AIDS are increasing with each passing year in Jammu & Kashmir as 6,158 patients have tested positive in the union territory till June 2023. An official said that so far 1,400 HIV-positive patients have died while 3,478 patients are living on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). He said 547 patients have left follow-up. […] The post AIDS on rise as J-K records 6,158 HIV-positive cases this year appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

Police on Friday found body of another militant nearly two weeks after a gunfight at Khawas Budhal area of Rajouri district. “Body of second militant injured in encounter at Khawas Budhal of district Rajouri has been found by police’s SOG at Dhakikot area,” a police officer said. He said grenades, magazines and other material have […] The post Rajouri gunfight: Body of another militant found after fortnight appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

An unidentified male body was recovered from river Jehlum in north Kashmir’s Sopore town of Baramulla district on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that a body was recovered this morning from river Jehlum at Jamia bridge in Sopore. The body was spotted floating by locals, following which the Police was informed. “We have […] The post Male body recovered from river Jhelum in Sopore appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

Police have apprehended a suspect identified as Lokesh Kumar, hailing from Alipurdauar, West Bengal. The arrest took place at Regal Chowk during the early hours, where a joint police checkpoint was set up. The suspect was found to be in possession of a stolen pistol. “One person namely Lokesh Kumar of Alipurdauar West bengal a/p […] The post Srinagar: Non-local arrested for stealing pistol appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that after a long gap foreign tourist arrivals have shown a surge as there has been 59 per cent increase in foreign guest arrivals in the UT while as negative travel advisories imposed by some countries are expected to be removed soon. Addressing the Independence Day […] The post I- Day: J-K sees 59% increase in foreign tourist arrivals this year, says LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said there won’t be any restrictions on the eve of Independence Day in Kashmir while the internet and facilities will also function smoothly. Addressing a news conference, Bidhuri said that all the arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth conduct of Independence Day. He added that the […] The post No restrictions, internet blockade on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com appeared first on The Kashmir Walla ..read more