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Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness ...Read More >
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the arrangements made for this year's Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra are significantly better than in previous years, both in terms of security and facilities for pilgrims. Reviewing the preparedness at the Baltal Base Camp in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district ahead of the Yatra's commencement on July 3, LG Sinha lauded the coordinated efforts of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), civil administration, J&K Police, security forces, a ...Read More >
Jammu- Defying fear in the wake of the horrific April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, hundreds of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from across the country lined up at the Saraswati Dham registration centre in Jammu on the first day of offline registration, many choosing to take the Pahalgam route as an act of tribute and resistance. "Bullets and bombs cannot stop us from having Baba Barfani's darshan," said Devakar Kadam, a Mumbai resident embarking on his 11th pilgrimage. "We will never bow to fear. This ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) In a crackdown against autorickshaws overcharging and plying illegally, Karnataka transport department authorities on Monday registered 260 cases and seized 98 vehicles. The action came days after state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy directed the transport commissioner to take strict action against app-based and other autorickshaws in Bengaluru that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, calling the practice a "daylight robbery". In a letter dated June 28, t ...Read More >
Srinagar- Get ready for a series of significant financial and travel regulation changes rolling out across India starting July 1. These updates will impact everything from how you file your income tax returns to how you use your credit cards and book train tickets, directly affecting individual taxpayers and customers of major banks like HDFC, SBI, and ICICI. One of the most impactful changes comes from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). From Tuesday, Aadhaar verification will be mandato ...Read More >
Anantnag- Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir Nalin Prabhat Monday chaired a high-level Joint Security Review meeting at Range Police Headquarters, Anantnag, to assess the overall security scenario in South Kashmir, with a special focus on the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. Following the meeting, the DGP, accompanied by Special DGP Coordination Shri SJM Gillani,IPS, IGP Security J&K Sujit Kumar,IPS, DIGP SKR and other senior officers conducted an extensive field visit of key areas in and ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday attached a residential property worth Rs 50 Lakhs of an drug peddler in Bemina area of Srinagar. "In yet another decisive action against the menace of drugs in society and to dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics network, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property -- comprising a single-storeyed residential property -- worth approximately *Rs 50 lakhs* belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Hilal Ahmad Bhat S/o ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later tw ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir administration has failed to utilise nearly half of the central funds allocated for constructing underground bunkers in border areas over the last five years, an RTI reply has revealed, raising fresh concerns about civilian safety in light of last month's intense cross-border shelling. According to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Jammu-based activist Raman Kumar, the Union Territory received ₹242.77 crore from the Ce ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29: Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. Immediately after the announcement, the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) said the protest march planned on July 5 against the GRs has been cancelled. However, Uddhav Thackeray said that a ...Read More >
Srinagar- In a significant move, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday vowed long-overdue justice, recognition, and support for victims of terrorism whose stories, he said, had been buried by decades of silence and systemic neglect. LG Sinha who met with over 80 families of Kashmiri civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists over the last three decades pledged justice, recognition, and long-overdue support for the victims who, he said, had been forgotten by the system for years. Calling i ...Read More >
Tumakuru (Karnataka): In a chilling case of murder and betrayal, a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband and dumped his body nearly 30 kilometers away in an attempt to cover up the crime. The incident occurred on June 24 in Kadashettihalli village, located in Tiptur taluk of Tumakuru district. Illicit Affair Leads To Killing The victim, 50-year-old Shankaramurthy, had been living alone in a farmhouse. His wife, Sumangala, worked as a cook at the Kalpataru Girls' Hostel in Tiptur. Ac ...Read More >
Srinagar- In a move aimed at reshaping public service delivery and enhancing governance, the Jammu & Kashmir administration is set to introduce Unique Family IDs for every household in the Union Territory. The initiative, discussed in detail during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday, is designed to serve as a centralised, verifiable source of truth for all government departments. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat, brought together top officials incl ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring Jammu and Kashmir's position as India's premier tourist destination, saying it was a shared responsibility that must be met with urgency and vision. "It is the collective duty of the government and tourism stakeholders to restore Jammu and Kashmir's position as the country's pre-eminent tourist destination and ensure it remains so," Omar said while addressing the J&K Tourism Revival Dialogue organ ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connecti ...Read More >
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday lauded the role of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets during Operation Sindoor, calling their contributions a shining example of selfless service and commitment to the nation. Speaking at the Special National Integration Camp at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, the LG said the cadets "rose to the occasion during difficult times," referring to their active participation in relief efforts during Operation Sindoor. "Beyond ...Read More >
Srinagar- Jailed Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, will observe a 24-hour hunger strike inside Tihar Jail from 8 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday, in protest against what he calls the "continued denial of democratic rights" to the people of Kashmir. In a statement issued on Friday, Rashid's party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), said the hunger strike comes amid the national political discourse around the 1975 Emergency and growing accusations of authoritarianism be ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in offi ...Read More >
Srinagar- A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday granted a 10-day remand of two men arrested for allegedly sheltering Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. The two accused -- Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar of Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam -- were earlier sent to five-day custody on Monday. With that remand ending on Friday, the NIA sought and secured a further 10-day remand from the special court. The ...Read More >
Srinagar- Rejecting the ruling by a Court of Arbitration that issued a "supplemental award" regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, India on Friday said that the tribunal has no legal authority to intervene. Both the hydel projects are situated on tributaries of the Indus river system and have been a longstanding point of contention between India and Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the tribunal has no legal authority and tha ...Read More >
Srinagar- With final preparations in place, Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome thousands of devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra, starting July 3. From lodging arrangements for over 50,000 pilgrims to tight security along the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal, officials say every detail has been accounted for to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage to the revered cave shrine. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before t ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Northern Railways on Saturday commenced commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar, officials said. The Vande Bharat express train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Katra on June 6, connects Kashmir with the rest of the country through rail. Passengers who boarded the trains from Katra to Baramulla, or vice versa, expressed immense enthusiasm, with many stating they had eagerly awaited the opportunity to travel to Kashmir by ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According ...Read More >
Srinagar- A high-stakes political and business feud has erupted between Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and U.S. President Donald Trump, jeopardising billions in federal contracts, a landmark robotaxi rollout, and potentially complicating the Republican legislative agenda just months before key elections. The once-close alliance between the two influential figures collapsed this week after Musk launched a scathing attack on Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, calling it a "disgustin ...Read More >
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar once again disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah Ground and Jamia Masjid in the city's old quarters -- marking the seventh consecutive year of such restrictions. The gates of Jamia Masjid were shut in the early hours of Saturday, and police personnel were stationed outside, barring entry. Even Fajr (pre-dawn) prayers were not permitted, according to a statement issued by Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, the mosque's managing body. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday termed the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji rail bridges by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "historic moment" in the region's development journey."What a momentous day! June 6, 2025, will go down in history. Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge -- making the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakuma ...Read More >
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam as a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to undermine "insaniyat (humanity) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri ethos)," targeting not only peace but also the livelihoods of Kashmiris dependent on tourism. Addressing a massive public rally in Katra after inaugurating the first direct train service to the Kashmir Valley, Modi called the assault "a sinister effort to incite communal violence in India and cripple th ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
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