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Former J&K chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah have demanded release of Doda legislator Mehraj Malik. The PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday termed the arrest of MLA Mehraj Malik under Public Safety Act (PSA) an attack on democracy and urged the J&K assembly speaker to call a special session of the assembly. NC president Farooq Abdullah appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah for their intervention for the release of Malik. Mehbooba Mufti ...Read More >
Srinagar: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti Saturday urged Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to call a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to condemn the detention of AAP's Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, saying a resolution can put pressure on the Centre to release the legislator and protect all members from future targeting, while as former MLA Kupwara and Chief Spokesperson of the J&K Peoples Conference Advocate Bashir Ahmad Dar has written a letter to the Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, raisin ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 14: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd - one of the leading cement companies of India, today announced the launch of JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in the journey ahead. This move signals the operational rollout of JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its broader ambition to support infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, the company's flagship grey cement brand known for ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13 (UNI) Amid tight security, full-dress rehearsals for the 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today at all district headquarters across Kashmir, marking the final preparations for the August 15 events. Various contingents of J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, IRP, CAPFs, NCC Cadets & students from different schools participated in full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day parade. The ceremonies also incl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: North Telangana districts bore the brunt of heavy rains that disrupted normal life in many parts of the state on Wednesday. People in the northern districts were subject to harrowing times to reach their destinations due to the extensive damage to roads that was made worse by breaches across culverts and bridges on overflowing canals and water bodies. Meanwhile, flights were diverted at Shamshabad airport due to the heavy downpour in Greater Hyderabad limits. Hyderabad-bound flights ...Read More >
Srinagar- Full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today across Kashmir, marking the culmination of weeks of preparation for the grand August 15 festivities. At Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri hoisted the National Flag, inspected parade contingents, and addressed participants, highlighting developmental achievements and commending security agencies for maintaining peace during events like the Shri Amarnathji Yatra ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 13: An Army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector today as the Army foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan. An official said that the exchange of fire took place in Churanda village near the LoC. The soldier was identified as Havildar Ankit Kumar, who was on operational duty when the incident took place. In a post on X, the Army's Chinar Corps paid tribute to the soldier. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of Independence Day, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure a peaceful and incident-free celebration. Additional deployment of troops has been made in sensitive areas and multi-tier security measures are in effect, officials said on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, said that full-dress rehearsals for the Independence Day celebrations were conducted smoothly in all districts of the Valley ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd - one of the leading cement companies of India, Wednesday announced the launch of JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in the journey ahead. This move signals the operational rollout of JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its broader ambition to support infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir.A statement issue here said that JK Super Cement, the company's ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd -- one of India's leading cement manufacturers -- today announced the launch of its flagship JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a major milestone in the company's northern expansion. The move follows JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its vision to boost infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, known for its superior strength and durability, will now be manufa ...Read More >
Baramulla, Aug 3: In a major development that has created panic among the leaseholders of Gulmarg, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has directed immediate eviction and takeover of the famous Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg, following long-standing legal proceedings over its occupancy status. The move comes after the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition (SLP No 28599/2018) by the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir's order dated September 6, 2018 (OWP No 847/2015). ...Read More >
India's Most Wanted, Pakistan's Most Protected: 7 Dreaded Terrorists Who Roam Freely In Islamabad As a part of the crackdown on terror infrastructure and sympathizers continues in Jammu Kashmir, Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) raided 10 locations of four districts in Kashmir in a terror sleeper cell and their recruitment module case. Searches were conducted in connection with a terror-crime investigation of a case of terrorist sleeper cells and a recruitment module. The raids were conducted ...Read More >
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, calling it a Pakistan-sponsored act to disrupt Kashmir's economy and incite communal discord. While acknowledging the security lapse, he highlighted the decline in local militant recruitment and emphasized the government's commitment to countering terrorism. Sinha noted the temporary setback to tourism but assured a phased reopening with enhanced security measures. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 13: Survivors of terror victim families today shared their long-suppressed grief and justice denied by the previous successive Governments as they received appointment letters for service in the Government departments from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a function held at Baramulla. Devastated by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the family members stood with tears, not in mourning, but in gratitude as their pain and long-ignored voices were heard after two decades or even more. T ...Read More >
Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025-26. The agreements were signed during Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda's visit to Dammam and Riyadh between July 11 [...] Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, f ...Read More >
Lucknow: BSP national president Mayawati on Sunday said that the dispute and violence happening over language all over the country, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, is "dangerous"."Mumbai is the economic capital of the country, with which people from all states have a direct contact. The govt must guarantee the safety of people's lives, property, and religion. The central govt should also take interest in this," she saidShe added that such disputes take place when narrow politics of rel ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin of 40 terror victims in Baramulla, reiterating that the government is committed to providing jobs and justice to terror victim families. Sinha also said that "those days are over when family members of terrorists used to get jobs". An official press release said that Sinha has fulfilled his promise in 15 days by handing over appointment letters to the members of the 40 terror victim families. ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin of 40 terror victims in Baramulla, reiterating that the government is committed to providing jobs and justice to terror victim families. Sinha also said that those days are over when family members of terrorists used to get jobs. An official spokesperson said Sinha has fulfilled his promise in 15 days by handing over appointment letters to the members of the 40 ...Read More >
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the Next of Kin (NoKs) of terror victims during a special ceremony held in Baramulla. The event marked a major step in the UT's mission to honour and rehabilitate the 'real victims' of terrorism over the past three decades but remained forsaken and voiceless. 40 Families Receive Appointment Letters Forty families from various districts received government appointment letters as part ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 13: In a historic step to deliver Justice to the Terror Victim Families, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letters to Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims, at Baramulla. The Lieutenant Governor had met terror victim families in Anantnag on 29th June 2025 and they were assured that eligible NoKs will receive the jobs within just 30 days. The Lieutenant Governor has fulfilled his promise within 15 days and today handed-over appointment letters t ...Read More >
Noida: The Authority on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Unitech Golf & Country Club, in Sector 96, for violating rules of bulk waste generators. The officials in an earlier inspection, found improper segregation, storage, and handling of solid waste management.Under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules, 2016, bulk generators are required to treat their wet waste on-site. The city generates nearly 800 tons of solid waste per day, of which nearly 30% comes from BWGs.SP Singh, general mana ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 11: A sudden spell of gusty winds and heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in parts of North and Central Kashmir on Friday evening, with reports of damage primarily from the Kralgund area of Kupwara district.In Kralgund Market, strong winds uprooted several tin rooftops, damaging multiple parked vehicles. Eyewitnesses described a sudden, intense storm that caused panic among shopkeepers and customers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.Elsewhere in Kupwara district, two reside ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 11: Gusty winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage across parts of north and central Kashmir on Friday evening, with reports of vehicles crushed by falling rooftops and power infrastructure left crippled. Reports reaching news agency JKNS stated that parts of north and central Kashmir are experiencing massive gusty winds and heavy rains including parts of Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar and other areas. They said that several cars were damaged after rooftops and electric poles ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday described Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata as a vital platform to explore avenues for collaboration between Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal and promote mutual growth in the tourism sector. Inaugurating the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata-2025, India's oldest and most trusted B2B travel trade show, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, the Chief Minister emphasized that the fair would encourage all stakeholders to contribute meaningfully ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 10 (ANI): A joint search operation by the Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is currently underway in the dense forests of Khanater Top in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, despite challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall. According to sources, a significant quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives have been recovered from the area during the operation. The search ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 10: The Meteorological department has predicted light to moderate rain, thundershower in parts of Jammu and Kashmir over next 4-6 hours. In a fresh advisory issued, the MeT department stated that few places of Kashmir division and hilly parts of Jammu may receive intense rain showers, with possibility of landslides and mudslides at few vulnerable places. The advisory further advised people to suspend shikara and boat ridking in Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies during ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 9: In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, police today seized properties belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist handler and top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JUM) in Sogam area of Kupwara. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "The action was taken against the accused Ghulam Rasool Shah alias Rafia Rasool Shah son of Abdul Jabbar Shah originally a resident of Peer Mohalla Chandigam Lolab. The said terrori ...Read More >
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