The offline registration for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra began with enthusiastic pilgrims making a beeline outside the designated bank branches here on Tuesday, hoping to get an opportunity to be part of the first batch to visit the revered...
The Indian Air Force airlifted a batch of 41 passengers in AN-32 Kargil Courier from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh on Tuesday marking the last flight of the season, an official said. The Kargil Courier Service was started on February...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood would be restored very soon, and that “appropriate time had come.” His remarks come days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the statehood would be...
As the National Conference government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah completes six months in power on Wednesday, Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmed Rana said on Tuesday that the ruling regime will fulfill all poll promises in a phased manner. He...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir zone, VK Birdi, on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in the Valley to ensure seamless coordination among various security agencies. Birdi chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at the Police Control Room...
Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday accused the ruling National Conference of having an “understanding” with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act. Iltija Mufti said the National Conference didn’t...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a Pakistani handler, in a terror conspiracy case involving the seizure of arms and ammunition in the Poonch region. The accused, identified as Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain and Nazir Hussain,...
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the online portal of Paediatric Education Network, a free-to-access digital platform curated and developed by eminent paediatrician and academician, Dr Suraj Gupte. A spokesperson said the Lieutenant Governor congratulated Dr...
An Army jawan was injured in an exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Jammu’s Poonch district, officials said today. “Contact was established with terrorists during a joint operation with the police at Lasana, Surankote last night. Additional...
The Delhi High Court has said an undertrial’s long incarceration cannot be a ground to grant bail in terror cases, which have country-wide implications and the intent to destabilise the country’s unity among other things. A bench of Justices Navin...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to J&K to flag off the first direct train to Kashmir from Katra on April 19 has been postponed, sources said. An official said no fresh date has been finalised, but added it would be...
The Army’s support for the Azmat-e-Hind initative at the Line of Control (LOC) in Teetwal area of Kupwara district has boosted border tourism in the area, transforming Teetwal from being known for cross-border tensions to now being a “beacon of...
In continued efforts towards ensuring transparent governance and prompt grievance redressal of public centric issues, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, engages with scores of public delegations, individuals on daily basis at the Civil...
Charged under Section 61(2) of the BNS, 2023 R/w Section 13, 17, 18, 20, 23 and 38 of the UA(P) ACT, 1967, as amended, and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act, 1959
The octogenarian was suffering from depression and used his 12-bore gun to end his life
One Army personnel injured in firing and shifted to a hospital, say officials
CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act is an assault on the rights of the Muslim minority community. “During the party Congress in Madurai, delegates from across the country, including those with deep associations with...
Several political parties in Jammu & Kashmir have expressed strong concern over the reported reduction in the Haj quota for Indian pilgrims by Saudi authorities. Several leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, have asked...
Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) has given training in fire prevention, protection and first aid firefighting to 8.23 lakh persons under the ‘Har Ghar Fire Fighter’ programme. Between August 2022 and March 2025, the department conducted...
The sacred Machail Mata Temple, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in Kishtwar, has been reopened for pilgrims, heralding the commencement of the annual yatra season. The event marked the shifting of the idol of Goddess Machail Mata (Durga)...
Launched with much fanfare in year 2022, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) on Monday announced the dissolution of all its party units, leaving political observers in Jammu and Kashmir surprised.. The move comes after the party’s dismal performance in...
A 75-year-old woman was killed and 10 of her relatives were injured after a mini-load carrier fell into a ditch in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district early Monday, police said. The members of the extended family belonging to the...
Security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu division are on high alert following recent infiltration attempts by Pakistan-based militants, escalating tension along the sensitive border.In a tragic incident on Friday night, a Junior Commissioned Officer...
Several political parties in Jammu & Kashmir have expressed strong concern over the reported reduction in the Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims by Saudi authorities. Several leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, have asked...
Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday virtually inaugurated the manufacturing unit of Superior Polymer India Private Limited at Kathua. The L-G congratulated the members of the company on their new venture. He said the commencement of this greenfield project is an...
Minister for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana in an event organised in Udhampur to observe the 135th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar said Baba Saheb was the real crusader of equality. Calling him the greatest Indian...
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to flag off the first direct train to Kashmir from Katra on April 19, the long-cherished dream of connecting the Valley by rail was first imagined over a century ago. The initial proposal for...
A vibrant cultural celebration marked the second day of the historic Devika Baisakhi Mela, held on the sacred banks of the Devika rivulet in Udhampur town. The District Centre of Department of Information and Public Relations organised a cultural programme...
Member of Parliament Mian Altaf on Monday chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here at Dak Bungalow to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and development works in the district. Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma...
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today held a public darbar in Lam village of Nowshera, Rajouri district, to hear the grievances and concerns of local residents. The public outreach programme witnessed a significant turnout, with people from diverse backgrounds raising...