Jammu, Aug 28: Authorities on Thursday announced closure of all schools, both government and private, across Jammu division till August 30 in view of heavy rains and related disruptions. An order issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary stated that continuous downpours had caused waterlogging in many school premises, restricted access in low-lying areas, and posed threats of landslides and shooting stones in hilly regions. The order pointed out that road damage in ...Read More
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 28: According to the August 2025 edition of EY Economy Watch, the Indian economy is projected to grow significantly, reaching $20.7 trillion by 2030 and potentially $34.2 trillion by 2038. This optimistic outlook is driven by strong economic fundamentals, favourable demographics, and ongoing structural reforms. India currently holds the position of the fourth-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP, with an estimated size of $4.19 trillion. With a median age of just 28.8 years...Read More
Rajouri, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (JKACB) on Monday arrested a policeman posted at Police Post Laam in Nowsherea area of Rajouri district for demanding and accepting bribe. An official said that ACB received a complaint alleging therein that the complainant was called in Police Post Lam telephonically by Sgct Arif Iqbal on the basis of a complaint lodged by a person of Pukharni, Tehsil Qila Darhal District Rajouri. The said Sgct demanded Rs 10,000 as bribe for himself an...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 25: Amid inclement weather, the government on Monday announced closure of all government and private schools in Jammu provision on August 26. An order issued by Director School Education Jammu reads, "In view of the inclement weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all Government as well as private schools in the Jammu Division shall continue to remain closed till tomorrow, i.e., 26.08.2025. Pertinently, All Government and private schools were announced to be closed today a...Read More
Kargil, Aug 18: At least 116 people, mostly non-local labourers including children and middle-aged individuals, were hospitalized after suffering suspected food poisoning in Leh, Ladakh. Reports said all the affected were labourers involved in a film shooting in Leh. A health official said the patients complained of severe abdominal pain, headache, and vomiting. Medical Superintendent of SNM Hospital said the sudden rush created a panic-like situation as attendants crowded the emergency ward. ...Read More
Gurugram : JSW MG Motor India today announced that India's best-selling EV, the MG Windsor, has achieved another remarkable milestone. In July, the company set a new record for Windsor sales, selling 4,308 units in a single month. The carmaker has sold nearly 36,000 units of the MG Windsor since its launch. The robust sales performance has helped the company expand its market share in the EV Segment. In Q2 CY'25, the company recorded a 4% increase in market share, rising to 32% from 28% in Q1 C...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Minister Satish on Thursday said that there is no need to wait for eight weeks to decide on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, a matter currently before the Supreme Court. He was responding to today's Supreme Court hearing, in which the court sought the Centre's response within eight weeks on pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Satish said, "The issue of statehood is out of our domain, but why ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Minister Satish on Thursday said that there is no need to wait for eight months to decide on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, a matter currently before the Supreme Court. He was responding to today's Supreme Court hearing, in which the court sought the Centre's response within eight months on pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Satish said, "The issue of statehood is out of our domain, but wh...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police has once again emerged as the leading force in the country in terms of gallantry awards, securing a record 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. Among the awardees, Inspector General of Police (Security) Sujit Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, have been honoured with prestigious gallantry medals for their exemplary leadership, professionalism, and fearless service in one of...Read More
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: A soldier was killed in the Uri sector of Baramulla district along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, while a massive operation is underway in the area. This is the second such incident in Uri this week. The 15 Corps identified the soldier killed on Wednesday as Havaldar Ankit Kumar. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: J&K has been in a crisis due to an escalating stray dog population, the density of which, as per government data, is 23 dogs per 1000 people. The alarming figure underlines a growing public health and safety concern. However, the government's inaction on creating infrastructure and policies for managing the dog population scientifically has continued. Even with dogs becoming the centre of discussion across the country after the recent Supreme Court decision, J&K has almost s...Read More
Katra, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated the Langar organisations for their significant contribution during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at Spiritual Growth Centre Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath. "Today's felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothing can b...Read More
Bijbehara, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the National Conference (NC) led government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to end the long delay in appointing 235 candidates selected for the Youth Services and Sports Department. Speaking at the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) cricket event in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, LG Sinha said the recruitments were made "fairly and transparently" on merit after reforms in the J&K Sports Council rules, which were origi...Read More
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13: The All India Football Federation has confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team. With previous head coach Manolo Marquez having taken a dual role with the national team and FC Goa, many questioned whether Jamil will take a similar role with his commitment to Jamshedpur FC. Jamil will exclusively take charge of the national team on a full-time basis and will...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar, a prime accused in the murder case of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, asking him to surrender within a week. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra allowed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by Dhankar's father, challenging a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Sushil Kumar. Sushil Kumar, along with others, is accused of allegedly assaulting form...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd -- one of India's leading cement manufacturers -- today announced the launch of its flagship JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a major milestone in the company's northern expansion. The move follows JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its vision to boost infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, known for its superior strength and durability, will now be manufa...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 04: In a bizarre and shocking case from Nagpur, Maharashtra, police have arrested a woman dubbed a "looteri dulhan" (con bride) who allegedly married eight men in succession and extorted large sums of money from each of them. The woman, identified as Sameera Fatima, was apprehended while reportedly scouting for her next victim -- a potential ninth husband. According to authorities, she used marriage as a tool to blackmail her spouses and siphon off lakhs of rupees through threats ...Read More
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as...Read More
Ranchi, Aug 4: JMM founder Shibu Soren died on Monday, his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said. He was 81. Shibu Soren, a former chief minister of the eastern state, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems. "Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all... I have become 'shunya' (zero) today," Hemant Soren posted on X. Shibu Soren had been regularly receiving treatment at the hospital for an extended period of time. A...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 3: Senior politician and former three-time MLA from Karnah constituency, Kafil-ur-Rehman, formally joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. PDP President Mehbooba Mufti welcomed him into the party fold at the PDP headquarters in Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Mehbooba Mufti launched a scathing attack on the current administration, saying that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Valley, has worsened since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 3: A collection of centuries-old sculptures unearthed during spring restoration work near a spring in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday has renewed archaeological interest in the region's layered spiritual and cultural history. Labourers of the Public Works Department (PWD) working at the Karkut Nag spring in the Vail-Nagbal-Salia village of Aishmuqam discovered the relics, which include several Shivlings, a carved stone pillar, and a fragmented sculpture believed to d...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 3: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sat Sharma Sunday exhorted the party cadre to make "Tiranga rallies" a resounding success. He was addressing the one-day workshop organised by the J&K BJP unit at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to mobilise and strategise for the upcoming 'Tiranga Yatra' campaign under the broader initiative of 'Har Ghar Tiranga'. Besides, Sat Sharma, general secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul; national secretary and MLA Dr N...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 3: The encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Akhal Devsar area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district has entered its third day, with security forces continuing a high-stakes operation against at least two more terrorists still holed up in the area. The operation, which began on Friday evening, has so far resulted in the elimination of one terrorist, officials said. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, said on Sunday evening that the situation re...Read More
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Delhi Police has arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with a knife attack on two students from the Northeast in Delhi's Vijay Nagar area, an official said on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 4 am on July 31 when the victims, Zerry and Shepherd -- both residents of Manipur who are in Delhi for studies -- were purchasing water from a shop. "Four bike-borne men allegedly approached them and picked a quarrel, during which one of the accused stabbed...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Election Commission of India has asked RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to submit details of his voter ID after he claimed his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls. The poll body later said his name was found under a different EPIC number in the Digha constituency. Officials stated that the EPIC number cited by Yadav does not appear to be officially issued and has requested verification. So far, no political party has submitted claims or objections on the draft roll, ...Read More