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Jammu, Oct 25: Sat Sharma, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir president and the newly elected member of Rajya Sabha, on Saturday, accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of attempting to create a "Jammu versus Kashmir" division in the RS polls. He said the BJP won the seat on the basis of its ideology, with some Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs_ voting in the party's favour. "This is a historic victory for the BJP. We have won the seat from Kashmir soil despite attempts by Omar A ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy. The Chief Minister directed the Managin ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmir is ready to welcome another floral attraction as the new Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, opens to visitors at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The garden is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25. Spread over five hectares, the garden features more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums with over 30 lakh flowers expected to bloom this season. Officials say the garden will remain open till late November, bringing li ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and strengthening regional connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northern Railways on Friday announced that the Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express will now halt at Reasi Railway Station from October 29, 2025. Officials said the decision comes in response to growing local demand from residents, pilgrims, and tourists seeking easier access to Reasi district known for its religious significance and proximity to the world's high ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by its National General Secretary and Prabhari of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, Tarun Chugh on Friday garlanded the portrait of the revered nationalist leader Pandit Premnath Dogra, fondly remembered as Sher-e-Duggar, at the party office here on his birth anniversary. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organisation), J&K BJP, Dr Shehnaz Ganai, Anwar Khan, and other senior party leaders also, also paid heartfelt tributes on the occasion. Tarun Chugh said, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, calling it a "puppet" in the hands of the National Conference (NC) and claiming that all its decisions in Jammu and Kashmir are "cooked in the kitchen of the Abdullahs". The remarks came a day after the Congress formally announced its support for the NC ahead of the Rajya Sabha byelections for four seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma told reporters ...Read More >
Katra, Oct 24: Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed "unprecedented development" since the abrogation of Article 370, asserting that the region's transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has changed its destiny forever. Speaking to reporters after attending an event at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, where Prime Minister Modi virtually addressed newly recruited youth under the Rozgar Mela, Rijiju said the constitutiona ...Read More >
Jaisalmer, Oct 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India's military prowess & national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline & strategic clarity. "Operation Sindoor will go down in history as not just a military operation, but also a symbol of the nation's courage and restraint. The action taken by our forces against terrorists was in keeping with ...Read More >
India's skies have grown busier than ever. India has emerged as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. The number of airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 163 in 2025. Meanwhile, as India celebrates hundred years of independence in 2047, the government's vision is to increase airports to 350-400 by then. The aviation sector is also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's economy, contributing through air transport services and indirectly through tourism, trade, logistics, and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began on Thursday with solemn tributes to former leaders and dignitaries who passed away in recent months, even as opposition members from the National Conference (NC) and Congress staged a protest demanding the release of jailed AAP legislator Mehraj Malik. Before proceedings commenced, several NC and Congress MLAs held a silent protest outside the Assembly building, urging the government to revoke Malik's detention under t ...Read More >
Sopore, Oct 23: As part of Jammu and Kashmir Police's ongoing public outreach initiative, Police in Sopore organized Thana Diwas at all Police Stations across Police District Sopore to enhance police-public engagement and foster stronger public relations. According to a statement issued here, the meetings were attended by officers of Sopore Police, including SDPOs and SHOs, along with PRI members, respectables, traders, transporters, and local residents. During these interactive sessions, part ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and assess the measures undertaken by the Health & Medical Education Department to achieve the vision of a Tuberculosis-free Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued here, while reviewing the current scenario, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for early identification and comprehensive management of TB patients to ensure their complete recovery. H ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said her party will support the National Conference (NC) candidate as a "third preference" in the Rajya Sabha elections to block the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from gaining a foothold in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference here, Mehbooba said the ongoing Assembly session began in a "constructive spirit", but added that several critical issues, particularly those linked ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday said obituary references in the Assembly should not become customary. He said there is no wrong in evaluating the contributions of individuals who have served in public life, provided it is done with due respect and decorum. Speaking on the first day of obituary references in the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Tarigami sa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K Tarun Chugh on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government, accusing it of betraying the trust of the people and failing to deliver on promises made in its manifesto. "People still remember how Omar Abdullah abandoned them after winning from the constituency," he said while addressing a rally at Alamdaar Colony, Mirgund in district Budgam, as part of the party's ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday announced its open support to the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha elections, offering six votes while deferring the rest for "eventual wisdom". Addressing a press conference here, JKPCC chief Tariq Hammed Karra said, "Following the Congress party's decision regarding tomorrow's voting for four Rajya Sabha seats, the party held two rounds of deliberations, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday. We were ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 23: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Congress party continues to back the ruling alliance in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, even as signs of unease surfaced between the two partners ahead of the crucial vote. The remarks came a day after the Congress skipped a meeting of the coalition government's MLAs called by the NC. The party accused the ally NC of reneging on an earlier understanding to allocate a "safe seat ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will begin its autumn session on Thursday, with legislators preparing for a nine-day schedule expected to feature pointed debates on governance, unfulfilled electoral promises, and the long-pending demand for restoration of statehood. According to officials, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) met on Wednesday afternoon under the chairmanship of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to finalise the allocation of time for government and private ...Read More >
Budgam, Oct 22: General Observer Bhor Singh Yadav, Expenditure Observer Ravinder Kumar, and Police Observer Nachiketa Jha for the 27-Assembly constituency Budgam held a joint meeting here to review the preparedness for the upcoming Assembly by-elections 2025 to 27-AC Budgam of the district. The observers took an extensive appraisal of the Returning Officer for 27-AC Budgam and Assistant Returning Officers regarding arrangements made by them for the smooth conduct of the by-elections. They held ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The scrutiny of nomination papers for the Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments concluded on Wednesday, with 27 forms accepted and six rejected. A total of 17 candidates are in the fray for Budgam, while 10 are contesting in Nagrota. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 24. The by-elections are scheduled for November 11, with counting of votes on November 14. The final number of contestants in each constituency will be known only after the withdrawal deadline ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: Ministry of Civil Aviation is celebrating the 9 anniversary of the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The main celebration was held in New Delhi, chaired by Secretary (Civil Aviation) and attended by Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Members, AAI and other senior officers of the Ministry. In his address, Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, highlighted that the UDAN, launched on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: Delhi's air quality was in the "very poor" category on Tuesday, a day after Diwali, with Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in force. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 351 as of 4 pm today. Bawana recorded an AQI of 424 and remains the only area with air quality that falls under the 'severe' category. AQI in Anand Vihar stood at 332, Ashok Vihar 373, Burari Crossing 388, IGI Airport ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday laid a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. It was on this day in 1959 that 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. In his address, the Defence Minister paid glowing tributes to the fallen heroes, expressing gratitude to the police and paramilitary forces for their service to the nation. He described ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan has paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of police personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. In his message, the Vice-President said that Police Commemoration Day is an occasion to honour the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of the members of our police forces. He said their unwavering commitment to safeguard the nation and ensure the security and well-being of the people commands the deepest respect o ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 21: Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS), visited forward-deployed Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army personnel at Siachen Glacier in Ladakh and commended their dedication and contribution in recent operations. During the visit, Air Marshal Bharti lauded the professionalism, courage, and resilience of armed forces personnel serving in challenging and high-altitude environments. He emphasized the critical role played by the troops in safeguarding na ...Read More >
New Delhi , Oct 21: Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Devel ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 21: National Police Day, popularly known as Police Commemoration Day, was observed with solemnity and reverence across all districts of Jammu Province. The day marks the remembrance of ten brave personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on October 21, 1959, while defending the nation's frontiers at Hot Springs, Ladakh. According to a statement issued here, Commemorative functions were organized in all ten districts of Jamm ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 21: The Kashmiri pandits celebrated the festival of Diwali with great fervour at the Surya Mandir located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The temple is situated near the sacred springs and is traditionally a site for religious activities. It is one of the most sacred and significant places of the Diwali celebration. It holds a special significance for the Kashmiri Hindus, especially the pandits.Manisha, a devotee from Mattan, expressed happiness as she li ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, Oct 20: Thoothukudi witnessed severe waterlogging following four days of continuous heavy rainfall in the city and its surrounding areas. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next six days, with several districts expected to experience heavy to very heavy showers between October 23 and 25. The RMC has issued a heavy rain alert for 11 districts in the southern and Western Ghats regions on the occasion of Deepavali. Dis ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 20: Security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday successfully detected and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Heff area, preventing a potential terrorist attack. As per the Army, the IED was spotted during a routine security sweep by patrolling personnel. As a precaution, traffic on the nearby road was immediately halted to ensure civilian safety. "Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was deployed to the site and carried out a controlled explosion to neut ...Read More >
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