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Srinagar: The National Conference and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday rejected allegations that the Rajya Sabha polls were a "fixed match", with NC president Farooq Abdullah saying his party had rejected an offer from the BJP and had preferred a contest. Abdullah also denied the charge by People's Conference chief and MLA from Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, that the NC had "gifted" seven votes to the BJP. On Friday, the ruling NC won three seats, while the BJP managed one in the first Rajya ...Read More >
Srinagar: The ruling National Conference's (NC) chances of winning a fourth Rajya Sabha seat from Jammu and Kashmir against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a boost on Thursday after two independent legislators announced their support for the party in the ongoing polls. Two independent MLAs, one from the Langate assembly constituency of Kupwara, Khursheed Sheikh, who is the brother of jailed MP Engineer Rashid, and Shabir Kullay from Shopian, declared their support for the NC before ca ...Read More >
In Shopian, SSP Shopian Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS took the salute at the Commemoration Parade at DPL Shopian. Officers from the police, CRPF, and army joined martyrs' families in paying floral tributes at the memorial Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday observed Police Commemoration Day across the Kashmir Valley to honour the brave martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty. As per an official police statement, the solemn observances were marked by wreath-laying ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said that the cloud seeding operations are ready to take off, with Cessna aircraft and all necessary equipment in place. The pilots are licensed, and authorities are now awaiting the green signal from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to commence operations as soon as clouds form. In an interview with ANI, Sirsa highlighted that the project, which aims to simulate artificial rainfall and r ...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: Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended 17 long-time absconders who had been evading arrest for years -- some for more than three decades -- from various districts across the Valley, including Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian, and Sopore. Police has called it a major breakthrough, saying, "It remains committed to bringing to justice all those evading the law, no matter how long it takes." A police spokesperson said the arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing effo ...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 2: The Indian Metereological Department Srinagar office has has issued a weather advisory, warning of a significant Western Disturbance expected to affect Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining areas from October 4, 2025. According to the advisory issued by MET office Srinagar, communicated to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Jammu, widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches is likely from October 5 to 7, with peak activity between the night of October 5 and the mor ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday attached immovable property belonging to a Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terror operative involved in supplying arms and ammunition to active militants of the banned outfit in Jammu and Kashmir. Acting on the orders of the NIA Special Court in Jammu, the agency attached assets owned by Tariq Ahmad Mir, a chargesheeted accused who was arrested in April 2025 in connection with case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU. The seized properties include a single-storey concre ...Read More >
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha champions Jammu and Kashmir's real estate sector towards becoming a key economic pillar by 2047. Highlighting growth potential, Sinha also supports innovation initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs to empower youth and announces CSR projects for sustainable development in the region. During the AIFORERA Governing Council Meeting, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the real estate sector's long-term growth, predicting it will be pivotal to the ...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: The one lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will be a game-changer in transforming cities and developing them as growth hubs in India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. "The initiative involving states and Union Territories and private players to redevelop 300 cities across India will promote innovation, robust infrastructure, improve ease of living and integrate sustainability into urban planning," Sinha said. According to an official press release, he was speaking at th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir's innovative ecosystem was transforming at the school level. Speaking at the launch of ATL Sarthi at the University of Kashmir (KU), LG Sinha said, "A steady transformation is taking place in J&K's innovation ecosystem at the school level by Atal Tinkering Labs." He said that KU serves as a nodal institution for the ATL Sarthi initiative, collaborating with NITI Aayog to establish robust monitoring mechan ...Read More >
Srinagar- Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry, reported news agency KNO. Many orchardists broke down durin ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: For Kashmir's fruit growers, harvest season has become a season of despair, with 2,000-3,000 truckloads of apples rotting on the 270 km Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only road link connecting the region to the rest of the country, which remains closed. Fruit growers and traders have lost over Rs 1,000 crore, with losses still climbing and threatening the livelihood of thousands in the Valley. "This year we had a bumper harvest of apples. It was meant to bring relief to growers across t ...Read More >
Sopore, Sep 15: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry. Many orchardists broke down during the protest, lamen ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, the arrests were made after "dogged determination and relentless investigation." Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 (ANI): Three alleged terror sympathisers were arrested from Poonch along with the recovery of three AK-47 rifles and a large quantity of warlike stores, police said on Sunday. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, the arrest ...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 >
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 >
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 >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 1: In the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year, security forces have significantly intensified their counter-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir, killing 12 terrorists over the past 100 days including some most wanted. The crackdown is being viewed as one of the most focused and sustained counter-terror drives in recent times. Senior officials in security establishments said that operations will see more intensification with each passing day. Among t ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book c ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Meteorological Department has predicted a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent rain and thundershowers expected until July 26. A weather advisory has been issued for July 21-23, cautioning about gusty winds and brief intense showers in some areas. According to MeT officials, the region will experience scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall till July 20. "From July 21 to 23, J&K is expected to witness general ...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 >
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasizes the role of women-led development in combating social issues and fostering peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Women's empowerment is a cornerstone of growth, with vocational training for over a thousand women, aiming to bridge gender gaps in entrepreneurship. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underscored the importance of women-led development to tackle challenges such as terrorism and drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, during his address at the closing cerem ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 12 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that empowering women socially and economically was key to overcoming challenges such as terrorism, drug abuse, and other social ills, and to building a peaceful and prosperous J&K. He was speaking at the valedictory function of Women vocational training course at Army Goodwill School Balapur, Shopian. The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the women trainees who have completed their Vocational Training and Life Enhancement Skills ...Read More >
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