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Srinagar: Accusing Pakistan of sucking the blood of Jammu and Kashmir by denying it the right to use its river resources, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched an attack on Islamabad for staking a claim over waters originating from the region, asserting that the neighbouring country cannot be selective in its sympathy for Kashmiris. []

Distributes prizes to winners of Insta Reel, photography, painting competitions Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday felicitated 12 winners of various competitions organised during the Tulip Show and Badamwari Spring Festival, recognising their creativity, artistic talent and innovative use of digital media in promoting J&Ks iconic spring gardens and floral heritage. The winners, who []

Srinagar: A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Friday convicted a former Executive Engineer of Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Ganderbal, and an orderly in a bribery trap case, sentencing both to four years simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 on each count. In a statement, spokesperson said the Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, convicted []

CHANDIGARH: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the LoP in Lok Sabha feels hes born to rule, and alleged that his frustration was clearly visible. Joshis remark came after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament that saw relentless protests by the opposition over the police action []

Srinagar: As many as 51 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been selected for gallantry and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the official honours list. The awardees include 38 recipients of the Medal for Gallantry (GM) and 13 recipients of the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Besides, one []

Jammu: Railway Police (GRP) Jammu has arrested Altaf Hussain Sheikh, an absconding militant wanted under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), after a 35-year-long chase, officials said. They said Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmed Sheikh from Marhama-Bijbehara, Anantnag, had gone underground and lived with a concealed identity for decades. He was involved in []

Uri: Police have arrested the accused involved in a hit-and-run incident in Salasan, Boniyar, hours after a labourer was critically injured, officials said. The accused has been identified as Mohd Amin Ganie, son of Abdul Rasheed Ganie, a resident of Larri, Boniyar. The vehicle used in the accident has also been seized, officials said.. The []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted that the blockade gives US control of Strait of Hormuz. Claiming the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said Wednesday: I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Trumps social media post referred to the US blockade of Irans ports. A vital route []

NCs history is not just political struggle, but public welfare movement: Provincial President Showkat Mir SRINAGAR: The Youth National Conference today organised an impressive function at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex on the occasion of International Youth Day. The programme was presided over by Provincial Youth President Mushtaq Mir, while Provincial President of the Jammu []

HANDWARA (KUPWARA): In a series of high-level inspections and strategic meetings, the DIG North Kashmir Range, Vinod Kumar IPS, assessed the security arrangements in Handwara district ahead of the Independence Day-2026 celebrations. The reviews aimed to ensure a peaceful, safe, and incident-free national holiday for residents and visitors. During his visit to Police District Handwara, []

ANANTNAG: DIG South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Matoo, chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at District Police Office Anantnag to assess the prevailing security scenario and review preparedness ahead of the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Army, CAPFs and Police, including SSPs of all districts of South []

Inaugurates New Academic Complex at Chest Diseases Hospital Jammu JAMMU: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday visited the SMGS Hospital, Shalamar and Chest Diseases Hospital, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu were she inaugurated key healthcare and academic infrastructure projects aimed at further strengthening medical services and facilities for the []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved a 5.15 crore project for the comprehensive development of the historic Gurudwara Charan Kamal Sahib at Bakhta in Kathua district. The project envisages the construction of a new Langar Hall and Prayer Hall, besides provision of modern civic amenities for devotees visiting the revered shrine. The initiative marks []

SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar on Wednesday organised a one-day capacity building programme for artisans and weavers under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. As many as 100 artisans participated in the workshop, which focused on branding and aesthetic packaging []

PULWAMA: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKNRLM), organised two six-day Entrepreneurship Development Programmes at Abhama, Pulwama, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme. The programmes were designed to equip rural youth and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical skills in business []