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New Delhi [India], October 6 : India on Tuesday expressed stern condemnation of the projectile strike on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which injured 12 of the 19 crew members, of whom 17 were Indian nationals, calling for immediate cessation of attacks against civilian infrastructure and seafarers. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs noted that 11 of the 17 Indians aboard the vessel MT On Peace sustained injuries following the attack off the c

Srinagar, Oct 6: In a significant step towards strengthening source-level waste management, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has made home composting mandatory for all its Gazetted Officers, wherever practicable. The order has been issued by Faz Lul Haseeb, Municipal Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, directing all Gazetted Officers to ensure that biodegradable and wet waste generated at their residences is segregated and subjected to home composting through appropriate and sc

Jammu, Oct 06 : Two persons were arrested in connection with an alleged drone-dropping case in the Arnia area of Jammu district, officials said. An official said that they had arrested two persons in connection with an alleged drone-dropping case in Jammus Arnia. He said that during questioning, the duo disclosed that they had received two consignments through drone-dropping. During investigation, one Italian-made Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds, approximately 500 grams of heroin

Srinagar, Oct 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said women-led start-ups in agricultural technology should receive financing with the same confidence with which any other start-up is provided the necessary support and facilities. Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governorunderscored the critical role of women in a

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Delhi High Court has deleted two defendants from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the court that they had realized their mistake and published apologies over the article at the centre of the dispute. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta had submitted that Defendant Nos. 3

Srinagar, October 2: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from October 2 to 5, followed by a spell of cloudy weather, light rain and snowfall over higher reaches from October 6. According to the latest forecast, October 68 is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain, light snowfall over higher reaches, thunder and gusty winds at a few places. The weather activity is expected to intensify slightly during October 910, wh

Srinagar, Oct 2: Speaking at the gathering of lawyers organised by the Save Democracy Foundation, noted Senior Advocate and bar leader Ashok Bhan said that Gandhi Jis message has a special resonance for the legal profession. The lawyers first allegiance is to truth, justice and the rule of law. Gandhi Ji demonstrated through his own life that law and justice acquire meaning only when they protect human dignity and restrain the abuse of power. At a time when the foundations of the newly independe

Srinagar, Oct1: A roundtable discussion on Indias Connected Mobility and V2X Roadmap was held at Tagore Hall here on Wednesday, bringing together mobility experts, industry representatives, media professionals and members of the public. DIG Traffic Range Kashmir Haseeb Ur Rehman, IPS, attended the event as chief guest. The discussion focused on connected mobility technologies and their potential role in developing safer and smarter transport systems in line with the broader vision of Viksit Bhar

Srinagar, Oct 1: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Gurinderpal Singh has directed police officers to expedite pending investigations and ensure strict compliance with legal timelines, cautioning against procedural lapses that could affect criminal cases, including those resulting in default bail. A police spokesman said the SSP issued the directions while chairing two comprehensive Crime Review Meetings held on September 29 and 30 at District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla and Police

Srinagar, Oct 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a departmental committee to examine issues relating to the Hospital Development Fund (HDF) and formulate comprehensive guidelines for its transparent, accountable and effective management and utilisation in government hospitals. As per Government Order No. 726-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on September 29, the committee shall be headed by the Principal, Government Medical College (GMC), Sri

New Delhi [India], October 1: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday mourned the loss of four of its personnel posted at the Sewa-III Hydro Electric Project, Mashka, Basohli, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, who lost their lives on September 29 in an incident of fratricide. Their last rites were performed on Thursday at their native places with full honours and in keeping with laid-down procedure. Late Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, posted with CISF Unit NTPC Tanda, joined

Tehran , September 23 : Hours after US President Donald Trump made a public threat of annihilating Iran, the Islamic Republic's Armed forces has responded with its own warning to the American forces in the region. The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and Khatam al-Anbya Central Headquarters announced that the hostile statements and repeated threats against Iran by the US president, serve merely as a tool for domestic propaganda rather than being grounded in the realities on the ground,

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Government has proposed relocation of Government High School Wussan Kangan after confirming that its existing premises fall within the proposed alignment for four-laning of the National Highway. The issue was raised by Kangan MLA Mian Mehar Ali through an unstarred question in the Assembly, seeking details about the safety of students and staff, the highway expansion and plans for construction of a new school building. In its reply, the Government said the school is curre

Srinagar Sept 21: A 13-member media delegation from Jammu and Kashmir undertook a week-long study tour of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from September 13 to 19 under the aegis of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, providing journalists with first-hand exposure to the regions educational, technological, industrial, cultural and historical landscape. The study tour was conceived as an opportunity for journalists to move beyond their familiar geographical and social environment and gain dir

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Sub District Hospital (SDH) Kangans Trauma Centre has been completed and made functional 24x7, catering to emergency and trauma cases along Srinagar-Leh highway as well as people from adjoining areas, J&K Government informed Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The information was given in response to a starred question raised by Kangan MLA Mian Mehar Ali, who sought details on whether the government planned to augment or upgrade SDH Kangan into an Emergency and Trauma Referra

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Tourism Department has drawn up a comprehensive plan to develop and promote tourism in Jammu Division, targeting its positioning as a year-round destination nationally and internationally through diversification across pilgrimage, heritage, adventure, eco, nature, rural, cultural, wellness and leisure tourism, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a starred question by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi of Jammu East, the Chi

Srinagar, Sep 22: The issue of security-related restrictions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway triggered a fresh debate in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para urging the elected government to take up the matter with security agencies and the Centre. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Para said frequent stoppages of civilian traffic during convoy movement, the Amarnath Yatra and the tourist season had created a sense of

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday ruled out replicating the Gulmarg model of tourism infrastructure at every destination in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the government cannot build gondolas everywhere and must instead adopt a destination-specific approach that respects the unique character and attractions of individual tourist spots. Replying to questions by MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat during the ongoing Autumn Session of the J&K Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister, who

Srinagar, Sep 22: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan has backed the restoration of the December 5 holiday marking the birth anniversary of National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, saying attempts to block the move raised questions about respect for the elected governments mandate. Reacting to the controversy in the Legislative Assembly, Ramzan criticised the BJP legislators opposition to the proposal, a