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SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir is ideally placed as a destination for adventure tourism activities. Addressing the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) at the Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister lauded the efforts of ATOAI for organizing its 17th Annual Convention at Srinagar, aimed at promoting responsible, safe, sustainable and resilient adventure touri ...Read More >
JAMMU: The government on Wednesday constituted eight seven-member committee to enquire into the process of selection of the team for participation in the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, 2025 "Sanction is accorded to the constitution of Enquiry Committee comprising of the eight officers to enquire into the process of selection of the team for participation in the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, 2025 so as to ascertain the factual position, in a tim ...Read More >
JAMMU: A terrorist was believed to be injured in an encounter with security forces in a remote forest village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, officials said. The gunfight has stopped but the area has been put under tight security cordon and all escape routes have been plugged to neutralize the holed-up terrorists, the officials said. The gunfight started at village Soan in Majalta area of the hilly district when security forces launched a search operation following ...Read More >
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: An "accidental" explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, killing nine people and injuring 32 others, senior officials said while underlining that it was not a terror attack. Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Nalin Prabhat and MHA Joint Secretary (Kashmir) Prashant Lokhande said the incident occurred while officials were handling samples of the large cache of explosives seized in connection with the Jaish-e-Mohammed 'white-collar' terror modu ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of each of the deceased in the accidental blast in Nowgam police station. The compensation will be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Those severely injured will get Rs 1 lakh each, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on his official X account. "As a mark of solidarity and immediate succour, the government has announced ex gratia relief from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund at ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath puja and said that festivals have become more vibrant this year due to success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace. In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the prime minister said that the Chhath Puja was a confluence of devotion, affection and tradition and reflected India's social unity. "The Mahaparva of Chhath is a reflection of the deep uni ...Read More >
JAMMU: In a decisive move, the Jammu administration has disconnected electricity and water supply to an illegal Rohingya settlement near Nideesh Enclave, Channi Rama, following a complaint lodged by the Residents' Welfare Association of the locality. The action was taken after the office of the Tehsildar Bahu received a formal application from the association, raising concerns over the unauthorized occupation of government land by a group of Rohingyas. According to the complaint, the settlers ha ...Read More >
JAMMU: Thirty-three candidates, including 13 independents and four women, filed their nomination papers from Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies, which are going to bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir next month, election officials said. Monday was the last date for the filing of the nomination papers from the two assembly segments going to polls on November 11. The scrutiny of papers is scheduled for October 22 and withdrawal of candidatures for October 24. The counting of votes will take pla ...Read More >
BUDGAM: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, J&K BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul and General Secretary Anwar Khan joined the nomination rally of BJP Budgam Candidate Aga Syed Mohsin at Budgam. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from people across different regions, reflecting the increasing faith on people on the party. Mudasir Wani, State Secretary, Arif Raja, State Secretary, Hakeem Ghazi Ruhullah, DP Budgam, Aga Syed Mohsin, Candidate, Dr Ali Mohmmad ...Read More >
AYODHYA(UP): Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand celebrations in the temple town, the Uttar Pradesh government said. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records made the announcement after verifying the count of the diyas using drones, a government statement said. UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat presented ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: 'The Splendor of Kashmir' by Varuna Anand hosted an elegant showcase of its handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawls at Le Meridien, New Delhi, celebrating the artistry of Kashmir while expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister of India for the reduction in GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% - a request long championed by FICCI FLO in 2023-24. The exhibition was graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI, as Chief Guest, al ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's "Mahabharat" and king Shivdutt in the fantasy drama "Chandrakanta", died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer on Wednesday. "He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months," producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told PTI. Dheer is survived by wife Anita Dheer and son Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor. His last rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematoriu ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The coordinated search operations were conducted across various area ...Read More >
JAMMU: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced change in school timings both in Summer and Winter Zones from October, 2025. An order issued today stated, "In supersession of all previous orders issued on the subject, it is hereby ordered that all Government and Private (recognized) schools in summer zone of Jammu division shall observe school timings from 9.00 AM to 3.00 PM for the month of October 2025 and w.e.f 01-11-2025 school timings will be 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM except for Sc ...Read More >
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has shown a decrease in the number of overall crime incidents from 2021 to 2023, recording a fall of 2,080 cases during the period, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2023 said. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released the 71st edition of the NCRB annual report, which presents a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics for the calendar year 2023. As per the report, overall crime data, including Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special and Local Laws ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The 21st Annual Convocation of KIIT DU concluded on Sunday, with the conferment of degrees to as many as 9,464 students, including 7,235 Bachelor's, 2,034 Master's, and 195 Ph.D. degrees. The event was held over three days for the first time in the University's history to accommodate the large number of graduating students and their families. The convocation was graced by distinguished personalities, including Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, Nobel Laureate from Sri Lanka; H.E. Ouided Bouch ...Read More >
JAMMU: Police on Sunday arrested a man for allegedly killing his wife, claiming to have cracked a month-old blind murder case which was initially projected as natural death. Tej Pal Singh, a resident of Mangnar village in Poonch and presently living in Trikuta Nagar extension in Jammu, was arrested following an investigation into a complaint lodged by his sister-in-law, Sabina Sunuwar, on September 26, a police spokesperson said. "In a remarkable display of team work, scientific investigation, ...Read More >
BILLAWAR (KATHUA): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that the government has decided to provide five marlas of land each to all flood-affected families who have been rendered homeless and have suffered both on account of their houses destroyed and left without land due to landslides and flashfloods which has taken away their everything so that they are able to construct their dwelling units on the allotted land. The Chief Minister made this announcement while interacting with r ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of departments with regard to utilization of the annual budget and revenue realization in J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidya; Administrative Secretaries of all departments; Director General, Resources; Director General, Accounts & Treasuries; Director General, Budget, besides other senior officers. During the review, the Chief Secret ...Read More >
JAMMU: JK Public School (JKPS) Panjtirthi proudly celebrated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, with great enthusiasm and reverence . The event was organized to honor the legacy of the visionary ruler and to instill a sense of pride and patriotism among students. The celebration began with the garlanding of Maharaja Hari Singh's portrait, followed by a brief introduction highlighting his contributions to the socio- ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will discuss the full restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway with Union minister Nitin Gadkari, as fruit growers and dealers are bearing losses due to the suspension of heavy vehicular traffic on it. The 270 km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) was closed for nine consecutive days following heavy rainfall last month. It was reopened last week, but only for light motor vehicles. Due to the closure of the highway for ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first dedicated Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of the Valley. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricultural economy of the region," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Govern ...Read More >
JAMMU: J&K's talented speedster Yudhvir Singh Charak has got the National Selectors' nod for India-A 3-match One Day Series against Australia, commencing from September 30, 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the India A squads for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, to be played in Kanpur later this month. The series will take place at Green Park Stadium on September 30, October 3 and October 5, with all games starting at 1:30 PM IST. ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday offered prayers along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Hazratbal mosque here. Talking to reporters, the senior Abdullah said he prayed at the Hazratbal shrine for peace and brotherhood between Muslims and Hindus in the country. "Prayed to God to forgive our sins, take the people of J-K out of this difficulty, have mercy on India and keep brotherhood; and that bond between Hindus and Muslims should prevail," he said. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th vice president of India. He later assumed charge as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha in his office in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to Radhakrishnan (67) at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of god. Murmu congratulated him after ...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 >
JAMMU: In a landmark stride towards bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), JK Public School Kunjwani, in collaboration with FICCI FLO JKL, hosted an inspiring seminar for girl students of Classes IX and X. The initiative aimed to ignite curiosity, dismantle gender stereotypes, and motivate young women to take up Mathematics and Science for higher studies, preparing them to lead in a technology-driven world. The event brought together eminent speake ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Sonali Mishra, on Wednesday called on Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to review and deliberate upon critical aspects of railway security in Jammu & Kashmir, including safeguarding the assets and ensuring passenger safety. The Chief Secretary and the DG RPF held an in-depth discussion on the prevailing security scenario, recent upgrades in the security apparatus and measures undertaken in light of Kashmir's railway integration with the nat ...Read More >
KATHUA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the DISHA meeting with the district administration and various departments to address critical issues affecting Kathua, including illegal mining, infrastructure projects, and rising drug addiction. Dr. Singh issued firm instructions to combat illegal mining in the region, highlighting its threat to vital national infrastructure, such as the Keerian Gadiyal bridge and the expressway corridor. These projects, which are of immense national importa ...Read More >
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