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New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has completed his household's self-enumeration for Phase-I of Census 2027, marking a significant step in the country's first-ever digital census. By recording his details through the official portal, the CJI has set an example for citizens to participate in this national data collection process. On X, Census India 2027 wrote, "The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has successfully completed self-enumeration for Phas ...Read More >
Mumbai: Auqib Nabi, the Jammu and Kashmir speedster, recounted his humble beginnings, drawing inspiration from Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn, and credited former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan for his debut for the state. Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi opened up on his childhood and what drove him to become a fast bowler. "I started playing cricket with tennis balls when I was in 5th or 6th grade. There was no specific place in Baramulla for practice. So, we used to play on the road or on a smal ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication on the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumours and misinformation that are causing unnecessary public concern and panic buying. In a letter dated April 2, 2026, Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal urged Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure daily ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir's rising pace bowler, Auqib Nabi, reveals how Dale Steyn's mastery of swing bowling inspired his career, as he aims to make his mark in the Indian Premier League and ultimately represent India. IMAGE: Auqib Nabi is currently in the Delhi Capitals' camp, hoping to make his debut in the Indian Premier League. Photograph: Delhi Capitals/X Key Points Auqib Nabi credits Dale Steyn's swing bowling at high speed as his inspiration to become a fast bowler. Irfan Pathan played a crucia ...Read More >
Srinagar: The implementation agreement to lease two hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir to National Hydropower Project Corporation Limited (NHPCL) has spurred a row, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calling it the National Conference (NC) government's "U-turn". Last week, ETV Bharat exclusively reported that Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited signed an implementation agreement with the NHPC in Jammu on March 27. The agreement covers the developmen ...Read More >
Jammu, April 3 (PTI) Police on Friday apprehended two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession during checking in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said. A police team, while conducting routine checking at a motor shed in Chenani, intercepted a Toyota Glanza that was on its way from Udhampur towards the Kashmir valley, they said. During checking, four persons were found travelling in the vehicle. Upon conducting a personal search of the driver and c ...Read More >
A police constable in Jammu and Kashmir has been dismissed for narcotics offences, highlighting the region's crackdown on drug-related crimes and police misconduct. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsA police constable in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, was dismissed for alleged involvement in a narcotics case.The constable was apprehended with heroin in his possession, leading to an investigation under the NDPS Act.The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur dismissed the constable after a dep ...Read More >
Jammu, April 3 (PTI) Police on Friday apprehended two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession during checking in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said. A police team, while conducting routine checking at a motor shed in Chenani, intercepted a Toyota Glanza that was on its way from Udhampur towards the Kashmir valley, they said. During checking, four persons were found travelling in the vehicle. Upon conducting a personal search of the driver and c ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of a local youth by security forces in Ganderbal district, an incident that authorities initially described as an encounter with a separatist militant. The decision follows widespread protests and mounting allegations from local residents and the deceased's family, who insist that the killing was staged and that the youth had no links to militancy. The incident occurred late on ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed hope that justice would be delivered in the Ganderbal encounter case and those responsible would be held to account and punished. "As the deeply distressing news reports of the killing of a young man, Raashid Ahmed Mughal, at Arhama, Ganderbal, in a claimed encounter came yesterday, his family saying that he was a part-time computer operator with no links to militancy who was picked up and killed in cold blood, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (UNI) All India Imam Organisation Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Friday said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India, would "return to India very soon," asserting that the desire for reunification comes from the people of PoK themselves. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Ilyasi said that residents of PoK wish to hold a referendum to express their aspirations. "I want like to say something to my neighbouring country from Kashmir th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Auqib Nabi says former South African speedster Dale Steyn's ability to swing the ball at a high speed inspired him to take up fast bowling. Nabi, who played a key role in J&K's maiden title win in the Ranji Trophy this year, is in the Delhi Capitals' camp waiting to make his debut in the Indian Premier League. He might get a chance on Saturday when Delhi take on Mumbai Indians in a home match. "I used to watch Dale Steyn a lot when I was you ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed a magisterial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter in which Raashid Ahmad Mughal was killed, following questions raised by political leaders and the family's assertion that he had no links to terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has formally instructed the Ganderbal district magistrate to conduct a "thorough and impartial" inquiry into the April 1 encounter. The department directed that the investigation be completed within seven da ...Read More >
Ganderbal encounter: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered magisterial probe into encounter in Ganderbal district in which alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served," the LG's office posted on X. Widespread concerns were raised over the killing as the army confirmed neutral ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district that resulted in the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar Lar. The official order, issued by the Home Department, follows an overnight security operation on April 1, which reported one "terrorist" eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arham ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district that resulted in the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar Lar. The official order, issued by the Home Department, follows an overnight security operation on April 1, which reported one "terrorist" eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arham ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3: The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain and s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Russia's First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov reaffirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, underlining deepening energy cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India on Telegram on Thursday, Manturov highlighted t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into an encounter in Arhama village of Ganderbal district, following allegations by the deceased's family that he was an innocent civilian and not a militant. The District Magistrate has been tasked with conducting a thorough and impartial probe and submitting a report to the Home Department within seven days, the Lieutenant Governor said, assuring that all aspects of the incident would be examin ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Golconda zone Task Force sleuths, along with the H-FAST team and Mangalhat police, seized about 12 tonnes of spoiled sheep and goat offal worth approximately Rs 10 lakh and arrested one person during a raid at a store named A to Z Sheep & Goat Offal, located in Aman Nagar Colony of Mangalhat. The arrested was identified as store manager Rafi Ahmed (52) from Tolichowki. The store owner, Mohd Afroz, is currently absconding. Earlier, a case was registered against the store owner at Mang ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. Several mainstream leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, had raised questions about the encounter that took place on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. In a post on X, Sinha said, "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magiste ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 3 (ANI): Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Friday hit out at the West Bengal government over the Malda hostage crisis, stating that the people will remove the government that disregards law and constitution in the upcoming elections. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said that the investigation of the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency, which will ensure the central control and greater safety of the officials. Also Read | Raghav Chadha Releases Vi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): As Tamil Nadu Assembly polls near, Deputy Chief Minister and DMK's candidate Udhayanidhi Stalin held a campaign in Chepauk assembly constituency. He interacted with the public in the area while being accompanied by a large number of party workers. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir Weather Alert: MeT Forecasts Erratic Rain and Snow From April 3 to 5, Peak Activity on April 4. The Dy CM is contesting from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in the up ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to mo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Central Government has raised concerns over the persistence of rumours regarding LPG availability, noting that only 17 states are currently conducting regular press briefings to mitigate public anxiety. In a formal letter to all State and Union Territory Chief Secretaries, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has urged local administrations to intensify their communication strategies to prevent panic buying and hoarding across the country. "It i ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that the recent signing of the Implementation Agreement with NHPC for Uri-I Stage-II and Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric projects don't amount to any fresh handover of projects. It said the move is part of an ongoing process rooted in earlier decisions and policy direction. Officials stated that the proposal to implement these projects through NHPC on BOOT basis originated from the Board of Directors of J&K SPDC during its 76th me ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded significant progress in public grievance redressal, with an overall disposal rate of 88% on the JK Samadhan portal. This was revealed during a high-level review chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and attended by all the Administrative Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners of J&K. The review was based on a detailed presentation by Secretary, Department of Public Grievances, Dr Piyush Singla, in which he highlighted the status of grievance receipt ...Read More >
Omar Abdullah took to X saying that the family should be heard. "I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyone's interest," Omar said. Army on Wednesday said that a joint search operation was launched by security forces in Arahama area of Ganderbal in which ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02: In a significant development in the investigation of the Thanamandi terror attack case, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu and Kashmir has filed a charge sheet before the designated court against Sabar Hussain for harbouring terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF), who were involved in the brutal killing of Mohd Razaq. The case pertains to an incident that occurred on April 22, 2024, when unidentified terrorists forcibly entered the ...Read More >
New Delhi: For several days, weather conditions have remained volatile, leading to spells of rain in some areas and storms in others. In the mountainous regions, temperatures continue to remain low due to ongoing snowfall. Snowfall has been recorded in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. In several parts of the northeastern states, late-night rainfall has led to a drop in temperature levels. Hailstorms have also been witnessed at various locations across Central Mahar ...Read More >
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