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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 >
Srinagar, Aug 03: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums Sunday announced the discovery of an ancient Shivling from river Jehlum in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, expertly carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width.As per a statement issued here, dating back to approximately the 10th Century AD, this remarkable artefact was recovered from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora, Baramulla, during sand extraction by local labourers. This significan ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Aug 03: Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign commenced today across all educational institutions of district Ganderbal with great patriotic fervor.As part of the scheduled activities leading up to the Independence Day 2025, a Wall painting event was organized, reflecting the artistic spirit and deep national pride of students and staff alike.A statement issued here said that the event saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and heads of ...Read More >
Kishtwar, Aug 03: For the first time, devotees visiting Shri Machail Mata Temple in Padder have access to fresh flowers at the Bhawan.This initiative was carried out by District Administration Kishtwar under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kumar Kotwal in coordination with the Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens, led by Arjun Singh Parihar, Assistant Floriculture Officer, Doda-Kishtwar.Support from flower growers and the local bus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 03: Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore farmer applications up to June 30, 2025.During this period, around 22.67 crore farmers have received compensation amounting to Rs 1.83 lakh crore, highlighting the scheme's wide reach and impact in supporting farmers against crop loss, informed Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on August 1.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 01: The Government of India has confirmed that Operation Sindoor,a targeted military campaign against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), was launched in direct response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. In a written reply to the LokSabha, Minister of State for External Affairs KirtiVardhan Singh stated that the Pahalgam attack was carried out by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. He emphasised that India responded with a combination of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 01: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded National Conference (NC) leader and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his visit to the Statue of Unity, calling it an inspiring gesture that promotes national unity and encourages domestic tourism. Responding to Abdullah's earlier tweet about enjoying a morning run along the Sabarmati River Front promenade, the Prime Minister posted on his X saying, "Kashmir to Kevadia! Good to see Shri Omar Abdullah Ji enjoying his run at the Sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 01 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of civil-military synergy in safeguarding national interests, highlighting the exceptional back-end support provided by different departments of Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Armed Forces as key to Operation Sindoor's success, said a statement from Ministry of Defence. He was addressing the 84th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day event at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 01, 2025. Defe ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 01: A day after the Food Safety Department and DFCO seized and destroyed 1,200 kilograms of rotten meat in Srinagar, Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Hilal Ahmad Mir provided further details about the incident and ongoing investigations.Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Mir confirmed that the foul-smelling, decomposed meat was brought from outside the region and had been dumped in the industrial area of Zakura, Srinagar. "The meat was stored there and was about to be transported when w ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 01: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president, Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday claimed that the much-needed Coordination Committee (CC) between the Congress and National Conference (NC) has not existed for the past nine months, hampering effective coalition functioning and joint political action.Speaking exclusively to Rising Kashmir ahead of a planned series of protests and hunger strikes to mark six years since the abrogation of Article 370, Karra revealed that ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 01 : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) inaugurated the Viksit Bharat@2047 - Yuva Connect Programme on August 1 with great enthusiasm. The programme commenced with a vibrant Walkathon organised jointly by NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, SMVDU students, and participants from SMVD College of Nursing.A statement issued here said that the event began with an introductory address by the programme coordinators, Dr Varun Dutta and Dr Rajiv Kumar, who gave a brief overview of the object ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the constitutional and administrative changes undertaken in the J&K over the past five years have solidified its full union with the nation. In an interview with National Television, Sinha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian state has firmly established its authority in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that both goals, ensuring the complete constitutional merger of J&K with India and ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing expe ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 19: The Congress Party will organise a strong protest march on Sunday (today) in Jammu to demand the restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Senior leaders, former ministers, and both former and sitting legislators will participate in the march, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President, Raman Bhalla said during a press conference here in the presence of senior party leaders.He said the protest march will commence from Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu, at 11:30 AM. "Followi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said the party will head to Delhi to unite their voice with 233 INDIA bloc MPs and press the Government of India (Go) to introduce a bill for the restoration of J&K's statehood in the upcoming Parliament session.Speaking to reporters here after police thwarted the party's protest and prevented them from stepping out of the JKPCC office, Karra said the protest was part of their demand f ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, NalinPrabhat on Saturday chaired a high-level hybrid security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, focusing on the ongoingAmarnathYatra and the prevailing security situation across the Union Territory. Top commanders from the Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, and intelligence agencies attended the meeting, along with senior officers of the J&K Police. Among the key participants were GOC 15 Corps Lt Gen PrashantSr ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: In a major boost to Kashmir's traditional craft sector, the valley has recorded hand-made product exports worth ₹309.62 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, marking a big 243% increase from ₹126.90 crore during the same period last year. According to figures released by financial institutions, this is the highest Q1 export value in the past four years. A spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, said the department is targeting o ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday carried out raids at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley as part of an ongoing terror-crime investigation, officials said. The searches are linked to a case involving terrorist sleeper cells and a recruitment module allegedly run by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander Abdullah Ghazi from across the border, police sources added. Raids were conducted at one site in Pulwama, si ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Saturday welcomed the decision of the United States to officially designate The Resistance Front as a terrorist organisation, calling it a "diplomatic victory for India" and a firm endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertive foreign policy doctrine.Chugh, in a statement issued here, said, "The TRF's involvement in terror activities, particularly its role in the recent Pahalgam massacre, was not ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19: In a major fillip to Kashmir's famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs 309.62 crore have been exported to various overseas destinations in the First Quarter of the current financial year, up from Rs 126.90 crore in the same quarter last year.As per figures made available by the concerned financial institutions, exports have recorded a huge jump of 243% and is the highest for Q1 in the last four years.In a statement issued here, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Saturday visited the ancient Vicharnag Temple, a site of historical and religious significance, in Nowshera area of Srinagar city.An official statement issued here said that the visit was aimed at to take onsite appraisal of the works being taken up for revival, restoration and conservation of the monumental asset under government's initiative of preserving the rich cultural and architectural heritage.Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: In a heartwarming celebration of youth development and water safety, over 36 youngsters were awarded certificates and mementoes Saturday after successfully completing a basic swimming course at the scenic Water Sports Centre, Nigeen. The felicitation ceremony was led by Deputy Labour Commissioner (Central), Masrat Hashim.According to a statement issued here, the event formed part of a 100-day swimming initiative, spearheaded by the Swim N Survival Society-K in collaboration wi ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced a ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur wh ...Read More >
JAMMU, JULY 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a monograph 'Indus Water Treaty-Mirroring the Facts' authored by Shri Sant Kumar Sharma, at Jammu today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author on his remarkable work to bring out various historical aspects of 'Indus Water Treaty'. He said the thoughtful and timely monograph offers interesting insights on 'Indus Water Treaty' with Pakistan and Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji's decisive move to termi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
Jammu, July 18: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday arrested a Junior official of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), Kewal Krishan, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant for facilitating continued construction of a double-storey building at Ballain Domana, Jammu.A statement issued here said that the accused had allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 in total as illegal gratification to permit construction work. The complainant, unwilling to pay ...Read More >
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