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Washington, Oct 7: An award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arafat Sheikh has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on arrival at the Dulles International Airport here, an advocacy campaign seeking his release said. Sheikh, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, was detained by ICE on September 24, the campaign Free Arafat Sheikh said. It claimed that Sheikh, who is a Kashmir-born filmmaker, is in the US on a student visa to pursue film studies at Georgia State University and

Jammu, Sep 18: In a major public-safety initiative, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Friday ordered a survey of dilapidated, dangerous and structurally unsafe buildings across the city, with particular attention to Old City and institutional buildings where many people reside or gather. JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav said the corporation had been receiving complaints about ageing and unsafe structures in the Old City for some time, with risks becoming particularly acute during the monsoo

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday approved the construction of a modern Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall in Ganderbal district at an estimated cost of Rs 6.17 crore, an official spokesperson said. He said the government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded administrative approval for construction of the 60 metre x 40 metre sports hall at Ganderbal, the constituency represented by Abdullah himself. The facility will be equipped with modern sporting amenit

Ujjain, Sep 18: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said India's understanding of the concept of 'dharma' was distinct from Western notions of religion, asserting that the country has not discriminated among different faiths and this was its understanding of secularism. Addressing around 1,700 Gen Z participants at the 'Yuva Dharma Sansad' here, Bhagwat said he was happy to see youngsters discussing 'dharma' at a time when some considered it an old people's affair. Our state has always been interm

Jammu, Sep 18: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Friday reviewed the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Brattal area of Udhampur district, officials said. They said the Army commander visited the general area of Brattal, Udhampur and reviewed the evolving security environment, operational dynamics and measures to sustain relentless operational tempo, ensuring a swift, coordinated and decisive response to emerging threats. During his visit,

Peshawar, Sep 18: At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful suicide blast during Friday prayers at a mosque near police lines in northwest Pakistan's Kohat district, officials said. The blast occurred at the mosque located near the old Police Lines in Kohat, around 60 kilometres southwest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's capital Peshawar, they said. According to preliminary information, an attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque premises, following which an excha

New Delhi, Sep 18: Gold staged a sharp comeback on Friday, rising Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital as retreating crude oil rates eased inflation concerns and gave investors room to return to bullion after the recent sell-off. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,56,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursday's closing level of Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver also joined the rebound, climbing R

Srinagar, Sep 18 : From battling unemployment and financial uncertainty to navigating the upheaval of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kashmiri engineer Qasim Afzal has had to overcome more than his share of setbacks. He chose to confront each challenge head-on, and today, his perseverance has taken his company to Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the prominent business corridors in the UAE. From working on major infrastructure projects to navigating the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic and eventually build

Srinagar, Sept 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment letters to newly selected candidates of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Services at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, saying the appointment is not merely a government job but a call to serve and protect the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the newly selected officers, the Lieutenant Governor said the appointment letters carried the burden of the faith of the whole of Jammu and Kashmir and represented a commi

Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Ali Mohammed Magrey, on Friday described teachers as the quiet architects of a childs character and called for greater investment in their dignity, professional development and well-being. Addressing the Dronacharya Awards for Teachers 2026, organised by BMS Academy for Professional Courses under the aegis of the BMS Educational Trust at BMS College of Engineering in Bengaluru, Justice Magrey said teachers do much more

Samba, Sept 18: The body of a 29-year-old man was found in a field in Maharajpur village of Ramgarh area in Samba district on Friday, officials said. An official said that locals noticed the body lying in the field and informed the police. He said a police team reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the incident. The deceased was identified as Vicky Choudhary (29), a resident of Maharajpur. Meanwhile, police have taken up the investigation and further details are awaited.(KNO)

Budgam, Sept 18: A 21-year-old youth was found dead at his residence in the Qadi Pora area of Budgam in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, officials said. An official said that the youth was found unconscious at his residence in Qadi Pora, following which police were informed. He said police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The deceased was identified as Shafat Hussain (21), a resident of Qadi Pora, Budgam. Meanwhile, the body will be handed over to the family after co

Jammu, Sep 18: Three arrested overground workers linked to the proscribed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit remained active for several years and allegedly facilitated the movement of multiple terror groups from Rajouri-Reasi in Jammu region to south Kashmir's Shopian district, police said on Friday. Mohd Azam, Zakir Hussain and Mohd Mushtaq, all residents of Kot Charwal village in Rajouri, were arrested on September 14 following the unearthing of an overground worker (OGW) network allegedly

Kangan, Sep 18: The annual Harmukh Gangbal Yatra commenced from the historic Naranag temple in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha officially flagging off the pilgrimage. The ritual pilgrimage to the high-altitude Gangbal Lake, nestled at 14,500 feet at the foot of Mount Harmukh, carries immense spiritual reverence for the Kashmiri Pandit community. Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad, MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali, Principal Secre

Ladakh, Sep 18: Two labourers were killed and three others injured after loose soil collapsed during road construction work near Jingchan on the road leading to Ralakung village in Zanskar, officials said. The incident occurred on Thursday when the labourers were engaged in construction work on the road being executed under the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, Zanskar. The sudden collapse of loose soil trapped two labourers beneath the debris. An official told the news agency Kashmir News T

Jammu, Sep 18: A birthday celebration in Jammu turned tragic after a young man was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute that reportedly began when cake was smeared on the birthday boys face, police said on Friday. According to police, the incident took place on September 17 near Lower Roop Nagar, where a group of friends had gathered for a birthday celebration. Police said Police Post GMC Jammu informed Police Station Janipur that a man identified as Pawan Nair alias Sameer had been br