Srinagar, June 26: Lieutenant Governor Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha today appealed to the devotees to turn up in large numbers at Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3. Addressing a press conference in Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said that security grid has been strengthened, multi-layer security is in place and army, CAPFs, J&K Police have ensured all necessary measures for a safe pilgrimage. "All necessary arrangements have been made for the pilg...Read More
New Delhi, June 26: India has completed key phase of Operation Sindhu, with the safe evacuation of thousands of Indian nationals from conflict-affected regions in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. Briefing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the operation commenced on June 18 and has thus far brought back 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran, along with 11 Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), 9 Nepalis, a Sri Lankan, and one Iranian national who i...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6: A dream first envisioned in 1884 by Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir came to life on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges, effectively integrating the Kashmir Valley into India's national railway grid for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of over a century of ambition, halted many times by history, geography, and conflict. In 1884, Maharaja Pratap Singh instructed his Prime Minister, Diwa...Read More
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV is capped at 80%,...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in Brasilia on June 4-5, concluded with a strong joint condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Parliaments of all 10 BRICS member nations, including India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, expressed solidarity with India and agreed to cooperate on adopting a unified policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. During the conversation, PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent electoral victory and thanked him for the invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing India-Canada relations, recognising the strength of their deep-rooted people-to-people ties. They agreed to work together with renewed vigour,...Read More
New Delhi, June 6: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Mina on Thursday along with his team to oversee arrangements for the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage, as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat to observe Arafat Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Crown Prince visited Mina on behalf of King Salman "to oversee the comfort of pilgrims and the services and facilities provided to them so that they perform their rituals with ease and safety." Millions o...Read More
Katra, Jun 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday in his inimitable manner pleaded the cause of restoration of statehood, in the presence of the Prime Minister, by reflecting on his (Omarís) personal tryst with key milestones in J&Kís rail history. The Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering at Katra stadium after the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji Bridges and at the flagging-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also present on the occ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6: The holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with religious enthusiasm and devotion. The day marks a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, celebrated annually on the 10th day of Zul Hijjah, the concluding month of the Islamic lunar year. As a tradition, the largest Eid gathering in Kashmir is set to take place at the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake. Thousands of devotees are expected to assemble for the special Eid pr...Read More
Katra, June 06: Stating that Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a dream, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed completion of Kashmir rail project as "festival of India's unity, strength, and integration." After dedicating the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link Project (USBRL) addressed a massive public rally in Katra, marking his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the successful "Operation Sindoor" - a counter-terrorism operation launched in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam ...Read More
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, would inaugurate the Chenab Bridge -- the world's highest railway arch bridge - and flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra. During his first visit to J&K following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi would also unveil a Rs 100 commemorative coin dedicated to the Chenab Bridge. According to noted numismatist Sudhir Lunawat, the coin will feature an image of the Chenab Bridge on...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan of planting 7.5 crore saplings across the state within a year. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Environment Day at the OUAT Agriculture Education Hall in city, the CM emphasised the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in protecting nature and ending plastic pollution. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," he said.Addressing the rising threat of sin...Read More
Katra, Jun 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir was stronger, prosperous than ever and witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inspecting arrangements in Katra ahead of PM Modi's scheduled public meeting on Friday, LG Sinha said, "Inauguration and foundation stone laying of key infrastructure projects are examples of the PM's commitment to J&K to ensure speedy and inclusive development." He said that the much-await...Read More
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 5: Even as Census 2021 was to be conducted on the scheduled date, for which all preparations were in place but the outbreak of COVID-19 across the country resulted in postponement of Census related work, said a Union Home Ministry spokesperson in a statement. It said the central government has decided to commence the process of Census forthwith, which will complete on March 1, 2027. "Census 2021 was to be conducted and all preparations for Census were completed. However, due to th...Read More
Srinagar, June 05: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that the inauguration of the Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Srinagar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a historic moment, as it marks the realising of a long-cherished dream. In a statement issued here, Bukhari said, "The Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Srinagar will not only reduce travel time by several hours, but also ensure all-weather connectivity for Kashm...Read More
Srinagar, June 05: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that June 6 is indeed a special day for my sisters and brother of Jammu and Kashmir as key infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore are being inaugurated including Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link (USBRL) project. The PM Modi said USBRL project will ensures all weather connectivity and the Vande Bharat trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar will boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities. ...Read More
Srinagar, June 05: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Kashmir as part of its continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan backed proscribed terrorist organizations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. A statement issued by the agency said that thirty-two locations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were searched as part of today's crackdown. The locations were residential premises of hybrid terro...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 02: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti Monday batted for the reservation of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir, stating it was the time to remove blot on Kashmir Muslims over the exodus of Pandits. Addressing a press conference after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Mehbooba Mufti said she raised several demands, including political empowerment of Kashmiri Pandits, release of people from jails in view of Eid and incorporat...Read More
Srinagar, June 2: Donald Trump reposted a bizarre conspiracy theory about former President Joe Biden on his Truth Social platform late Saturday night (May 31). Late Saturday night on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump shared a post from a pro-Trump account that seemingly alleged Biden was killed in 2020 and the country had been run by "clone doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities" during Biden's entire term. "There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones d...Read More
New Delhi, May 29: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be on a three-day official visit to Singapore from May 30 to June 1, 2025, to participate in the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, the Ministry of Defence said. Hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the Shangri-La Dialogue is regarded as Asia's premier defence and security summit. This year's edition will convene defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers, and strategic thinkers from ...Read More
Bhopal, May 20: Anuradha Paswan, known as the 'looteri dulhan' or 'looting bride', has been arrested for orchestrating a series of elaborate marriage scams. She is accused of duping at least 25 men. Paswan would assume new identities in different cities, posing as an ideal bride to lure her victims into fake marriages. She had reportedly done 25 such fraud marriages and conducted several thefts of money and jewelry from the husband's house after fraud marriage and ran away. The scam was uncove...Read More
Mumbai, Feb 10: The rupee on Monday plunged 45 paise and moved closer to the 88 per US dollar-level, weighed down by the strength of the American currency tariff concerns, but eventually settled at 87.45, up 5 paise, following RBI intervention. The American currency gained in the overseas market after US President Donald Trump's plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, along with reciprocal tariffs targeting countries taxing US exports. The move has added jitters over...Read More
Srinagar, Feb 10: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced a strong financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, with consolidated net profit rising over 16% to Rs 11,008 crore. This growth represents a significant increase from the previous year's net profit of Rs 9,468.99 crore. The company's nine-month profit after tax reached Rs 29,138 crore, showing an 8.27% increase from the previous year. Total premium income expanded by 5.51% to Rs 3,40,563 crore, w...Read More
Srinagar, Feb 10: Alfa Suzuki has officially launched the New Suzuki Access at its showrooms in Srinagar and Anantnag. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Fayaz Ahmad Ahanger, Chairman & Managing Director of Alfa Group, along with Sandeep Kumar, Area Service Manager for Suzuki Motorcycle India; Nisar Ahmad, In-Charge Advance at JK Bank, NS Road; Ubaid Bhat, Branch Sales Manager of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.; and Azhar Qureshi, General Manager of Alfa Suzuki, alongside the ...Read More
Srinagar, Feb 05: Security forces on Wednesday busted militant hideout in Angan Pathri area of north Kashmir's Baramulla and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. Defence spokesperson said that on February 05, 2025, a joint search operation based on specific input was launched by Indian Army, and Jammu & Kashmir Police in Angan Pathri area of Rampur, Baramulla. He said during searches a hideout was busted along with recovery of 03 AK rifles, 11 AK magazines, 09 UBGL grenades, 02 hand gr...Read More
Jammu, Jan 31: A gangster was injured while another was apprehended in Miran sahib area of Jammu on Friday evening. A police officer told news agency JKNS that one notorious criminal injured in retaliation and another wanted gangster apprehended by Jammu Police in Miran Sahib. He said that arms were recovered while FIR was registered at PS Miran Sahib. He added that Jammu Police received reliable information that hardcore criminal Paramjit Singh, also known as Jungi, son of Devi Dass, from Dr...Read More
Srinagar, Jan 31: Online gambling has become a growing menace in Kashmir, driving several families into severe financial distress and emotional turmoil. The easy accessibility of online betting platforms has lured many, particularly youth, with the illusion of quick financial gains. However, this often results in heavy monetary losses, debt and psychological suffering. According to details obtained by the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a youth from south Kashmir initially won Rs 10...Read More
Jammu, Jan 28: Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday paid tributes to Pandit Prem Nath Dogra, Pandit Girdhari Lal Dogra and Devender Singh Rana, who were honoured with an award posthumously for their leadership qualities and tenacity, and dedicating the life for the welfare of people. The LG felicitated recipients of 'Maharaja Hari Singh Peace & Harmony Award', organised by Gulistan News Network at Jammu. LG Sinha paid homage to Maharaja Hari Singh and spoke on the revolutionary reforms introduced by ...Read More