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SRINAGAR: The withdrawal of security of several legislators and politicians rocked the J&K Assembly on Tuesday after the governing National Conference (NC) raised the issue and flayed the LG administration for the removal of security at its headquarters in Srinagar, Nawai Subha, even after a recent attack on party president Farooq Abdullah, saying the move risked the lives of its leader and MLAs.Police and security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir fall under lieutenant governor Manoj ...Read More >

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 17 (ANI): In a decisive and proactive action against organised drug trafficking, J&K Police at Ganderbal has launched a focused targeting the procurement and sale of high-value narcotic substances such as Cocaine and Heroin, striking a major blow to the drug networks operating in the region, according to a release. During a series of checking operations conducted on December 8, Ganderbal Police apprehended one drug peddler, Mohd Irfan Bhat. Also ...Read More >

Srinagar, Oct 18 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police today said that they apprehended 17 long-term absconders from Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian, and Sopore, some of whom had been evading arrest for over three decades. Police said in Srinagar, six absconders, including Mehraj-ud-Din Marazi, absconding for 11 years under the NDPS Act, and Habibulla Bhat, evading arrest for 27 years under the RPC, were traced and arrested following targeted operations by a special police team. In Pulw ...Read More >

Srinagar: Police have apprehended seventeen "long-time absconders" from Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian and Sopore. These individuals had been evading arrest for years, some for over three decades, a police spokesperson said. He said in Srinagar, police apprehended six absconders who had been evading arrest for years. The arrested absconders have been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Marazi, son of Mohd Abdullah Marazi, resident of Sonwar (absconding for 11 years); Arshid Ahmad Shoora, ...Read More >

Srinagar, Oct 18: In a major breakthrough to track down fugitives, Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Eleven (11) long-time absconders from Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal districts & PD Sopore. These individuals had been evading arrest for years, some for over three decades. According to a statement issued here, in Srinagar, J&K Police have successfully apprehended 06 absconders who had been evading arrest for years. The arrested absconders have been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Marazi, son ...Read More >

Srinagar, Sep 15: Following weeks of disruption on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the summer capital is reeling under an acute petrol shortage. Commuters said that scores of petrol pumps across Srinagar remained closed since Sunday, displaying handwritten notices reading "No Petrol". Long queues amid a shortage of petrol were witnessed in the city centre, Hazratbal, Downtown, and other areas outside some petrol pumps since Sunday. Commuters and residents said that they are facing mountin ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 12: Around one lakh devotees thronged the revered Dargah Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar to offer congregational prayers and have a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The largest congregation was held at Hazratbal, where around one lakh devotees from across the Valley gathered in huge numbers to witness the display of the holy relic, Moi-e-Muqaddas, widely believed to be a hair strand of Prop ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday and barred from delivering sermon at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid. "Once again, I have been placed under house arrest by authorities," the Mirwaiz said, adding that a large posse of cops had been deployed outside his residence early Friday, and the main gate had been locked.Calling the move an interference in the religious affairs of Muslims, the Mirwaiz said, "Our human and political rights already stan ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house Friday and barred from delivering his sermon at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid."Once again, I have been placed under house arrest by authorities," the Mirwaiz said in a statement, adding that a large posse of cops had been deployed outside his residence early Friday, and the main gate had been locked.Calling the move an interference in the religious affairs of Muslims, the Mirwaiz said, "Our human and political rights alre ...Read More >

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed heartfelt prayers for peace and relief for the people of the valley amid ongoing challenges. Speaking with reporters after Friday prayers at Hazratbal in Srinagar, he extended his sympathies to Muslims suffering in Gaza and other conflict zones worldwide, invoking blessings for all Muslims and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. "May Allah relieve the people of Jammu and Kashm ...Read More >

Srinagar, Sept 12: On the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), thousands of devotees thronged the revered Hazratbal Dargah to offer congregational prayers and have a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah offered their Friday prayers at the shrine. The day was marked with special prayers and supplications, with worshippers seeking peace and prosperity for Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the occas ...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 >
Srinagar, Sept 12 (UNI) Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today alleged that he has been placed under house arrest by authorities ahead of the religious sitting at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar. Mirwaiz said that several top religious scholars were scheduled to participate in the religious gathering, but he was barred from moving out. He accused the authorities of "relentless interference" in religious matters in Kashmir. "Our human ...Read More >

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 8 (ANI): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other leaders paid tributes to the founding leader of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and former Chief Minister, Sheikh Abdullah, on his death anniversary on Monday. National Conference Leader Tanvir Sadiq said, "Today is the death anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir (Sheikh Abdullah) and all National Conference workers came here. Part ...Read More >

New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >

Srinagar, Sep 5 (PTI) Engraving of the national emblem on the renovation plaque of Hazratbal Shrine here has sparked a controversy as locals and political leaders maintain that having any figures or shapes at Muslim religious places was against the Islamic concept of monotheism. Devotees who visited the revered shrine that houses the relic of the Prophet Mohammad slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board for inscribing Ashoka Emblem on the inauguration stone inside the sacred place. The shrine ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastr ...Read More >

Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city in Srinagar, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. IMAGE: People offer Eid prayers at the historic Aali Masjid in Srinagar, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff 'Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at th ...Read More >

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, June 7: With thousands participating in congregational prayers at Eidgahs, mosques and shrines, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious fervour across Kashmir today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The largest gathering took place in the lawns of Dargah Hazratbal along the banks of Dal Lake, where men, women and children from various parts of the Valley congregated, creating a spiritual ambiance blended with festive spirit. Click here to watch video ...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 >

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 >
Srinagar- Thousands of devotees thronged Dargah, Hazratbal shrine on Tuesday to mark Me'raj-e-Aalam, commemorating the ascension of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to the heavens. The holy occasion, observed with night-long prayers and spiritual fervor, drew men, women, children, and the elderly in large numbers, seeking blessings and spiritual solace. The Hazratbal Shrine, situated on the banks of Dal Lake, became the focal point of devotion as thousands of worshippers flocked to witness the holy reli ...Read More >
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