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According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), an earthquake of upto 5.9 magnitude hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday. The quake occurred at a significant depth, with estimates ranging up to around 177 km, which often allows seismic waves to travel farther distances, which explains why tremors were felt across northern India. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Residents in Delhi-NCR and nearby regions reported fee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night after a 5.9-magnitude quake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The sudden jolts, recorded at around 9:50 pm, triggered panic among residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes and office buildings. Tremors were reported from multiple cities, including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Dehradun, and several parts of Jammu and Kashmir such as Srinagar, Poonch, and Udhampur. ...Read More >
Delhi Earthquake: Strong tremors from a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan were felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, on Friday, triggering panic among residents in several cities who rushed out of their homes and office buildings. The epicentre of the earthquake was near Darawan at 71.01 degrees E longitude and 36.52 degrees N latitude. ALSO READ: US Launches Search Op For Two Pilots After Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, Says Report Strong Tremors ...Read More >
New Delhi: A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on Richter scale hit Afghanistan around 9.45 pm on Friday. Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of north India, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas were enjoying a cool evening, thanks to heavy showers after a severe dust storm when they were shaken up by tremors. Residents in highrise buildings said the tremors lasted a few seconds, with many takin ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: In a major police reshuffle, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led Union Territory administration has ordered the transfer and posting of 82 police officers, including 34 IPS and 48 JKPS officers. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per the order, Tejinder Singh, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, has been transferred and posted as IGP CID, Sarah Rizvi, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, has been transferred and posted as IGP Crime, J&K relieving Sujit Kumar of the additional charge of ...Read More >
Srinagar- Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and widespread rainfall across the plains disrupted normal life and road connectivity in Kashmir on Tuesday, while bringing down temperatures across the Valley. Snowfall was reported from Tulail Valley, Razdan Pass and Sadhna Top in Kupwara district, even as several areas recorded moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to official data, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 73 mm, followed by Poonch with 68.5 mm. Qazigund re ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Monday. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. "We must unite to realize it. When eve ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "We ...Read More >
Jammu: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilisation's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honours their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He called upon every section of society to share the dream of making India the world's greatest nation. "We must unite to realise it. When every citizen ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought the central government's response to a petition filed by the mother of an Agniveer, M Murali Naik, who was killed during the armed conflict against Pakistan in May, challenging the disparity in death compensation and service benefits between Agniveers and regular soldiers of the Indian Army. A division bench of justices Ravindra Ghuge and Ashwin Bhobe has posted the matter for further hearing on January 15. The petition, filed on November 26, sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 3: Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External AIndia on Friday termed the massive protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which have reportedly resulted in over a dozen deaths till now, as a "natural consequence of Pakistan's oppressive approach and systemic plundering of resources from these territories."ffairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is aware of the ongoing protests in several parts of Pakistan-occupied Jam ...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 >
Srinagar, Sep 15 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) formerly Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a notorious fraudster for impersonating a duty officer to the Lieutenant Governor in a Rs 50 lakh job and land scam. The EoW said Abdul Majid Mir a resident of Lishtiyal, Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir was apprehended on September 13, in connection with an FIR No. 10/2025, registered under relevant sections of law. The case was initiated upon receipt of a written complaint wherein the comp ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a notorious fraudster involved in a high-profile case of impersonation and financial fraud. The accused, Abdul Majid Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, resident of Lishtiyal, Kupwara, was apprehended in connection with case FIR No. 10/2025, registered under relevant sections of law. The case was initiated upon receipt of a written complaint wherein the complainants alleged ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a notorious fraudster involved in a high-profile case of impersonation and financial fraud. The accused, Abdul Majid Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, resident of Lishtiyal, Kupwara, was apprehended in connection with case FIR No. 10/2025, registered under relevant sections of law. The case was initiated upon receipt of a written complaint wherein the complainants alleged ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 (ANI): Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board distributed prasad to the devotees at the Banganga entrance gate as the Yatra has been closed till further orders. The move has been warmly welcomed by pilgrims and locals, who expressed gratitude to the Shrine Board for keeping their faith and sentiments in mind during this prolonged suspension of the yatra. Meanwhile, the Vaishno Devi yatra remained suspended for the 20th consecutive day on Sunday due t ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 14: Security was intensified across the Jammu region on Thursday with increased checking, patrolling and area domination ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. A multi-tier security grid of the Army, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police has been kept on high vigilance along the Line of Control and International Border to foil any nefarious designs from across the border, they said. Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the J-K Police have been deployed in Jammu city, they ...Read More >
The 4th batch of devotees arrived in Poonch for the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, receiving a warm welcome. Source : PTI Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 1 (ANI): The 4th batch of devotees for Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra arrived in Poonch on Friday. The devotees received a warm welcome from the locals and the administration. A local, Balbeer Singh told ANI, "Today, thousands of pilgrims have been coming here for the past four days from every corner of India. They have come to visit Baba ...Read More >
JAMMU: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday favoured revival of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to normalise the tense situation in the aftermath of the recent events including the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor. She said the war clouds hanging over the region are not in favour of the country which is grappling with unemployment and poverty. "There should be sporting events (between India and Pakistan) if you want to live in peace and not spend money on the war. If ...Read More >
Jammu: Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Conference (NC), People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday accused them of failing to deliver on development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir despite getting a huge mandate from people. She invoked former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's legacy and emphasized the region's issues cannot be solved from Delhi but only through unity among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "The BJP, which ...Read More >
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Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen supremo Syed Mohammad Yusuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, in connection with a narco-terror case here, an official said. The case was initially lodged by SIA, Jammu in 2022 and a probe uncovered a well-organised network of terrorist associates and couriers aiding the proscribed outfit by facilitating smuggling of narcotics and raising fun ...Read More >
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including head of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit and United Jihad Council (UJC), Syed Salahuddin, in connection with a cross-border narco-terror case, officials said on Saturday. The FIR was registered at the SIA police station in Jammu. "The FIR, initially lodged in 2022, pertains to a cross-border narco-terrorism and terror financing network involving Pakistan-based terrorist organisations and their networks ...Read More >
Jhansi: A bomb threat delayed the Durg-bound Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express on Friday night, when it was halted at Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station for nearly an hour. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and the train resumed its journey after a thorough inspection. According to SP, GRP, Vipul Srivastav, after the train left Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi around 6pm on Friday, a call was recieved at the railway helpline 139, claiming that a bomb had been planted in a sl ...Read More >
Jammu: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals, including two Pakistan-based terrorists, in a significant breakthrough against cross-border narco-terrorism and terror financing networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir. The chargesheet, filed before the competent court in connection with FIR No. 10/2022 registered at Police Station SIA Jammu, exposes a well-structured nexus allegedly aiding the Pakistan-based terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) through ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 3 : Hockey is fast becoming a popular sport in the Union Territory of Jammu ... New Delhi [India], May 3 : Hockey is fast becoming a popular sport in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to initiatives taken by the Hockey Jammu and Kashmir and Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, hockey is fast becoming a popular sport in the Union Territory. Among several programs launched by the state member unit to draw the attention of youth towards the sport includes providing ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 02: In a push towards inclusive job creation and industrial revival, the Government of India has unveiled the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, with a massive outlay of Rs 99,446 crore to support the generation of over 3.5 crore new jobs across India. The scheme is being hailed as a "game-changer" by business leaders and entrepreneurs in Jammu & Kashmir, who believe it could dramatically alter the employment landscape of the Union Territory.The scheme, launched under the M ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming international visit, the Congress on Tuesday launched a sharp attack, accusing him of dodging critical domestic issues. The Opposition party dubbed him the "frequent flier PM" and criticised his five-nation trip as a political escape from growing national concerns, including the crisis in Manipur and controversial claims made by US President Donald Trump. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, alleged th ...Read More >
Srinagar- With final preparations in place, Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome thousands of devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra, starting July 3. From lodging arrangements for over 50,000 pilgrims to tight security along the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal, officials say every detail has been accounted for to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage to the revered cave shrine. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before t ...Read More >
Kolkata, May 20 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday named five Trinamool Congress MPs headed by Rajya Sabha member Derek O' Brien who will visit the Jammu and Kashmir forward areas and interact with the locals affected by the cross-border attacks. The TMC delegation would visit Sreenagar, Poonch and Rajouri beginning on Wednesday. The delegation comprises: Derek O'Brien, Md Nadimul Haque, Manas Bhuniya, Sagarika Ghose and Mamata Thakur. "They will be in the region fro ...Read More >
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