NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his tributes to warrior queen Rani Lakshmibai on her birth anniversary. Lakshmibai played a pivotal role against the British in the 1857 rebellion Indias first war of independence. She laid down her life bravely fighting the British forces, which tried to annex her kingdom.

Innovative learning hub Rang-e-Pareinaugurated Massive community participation marks mega drive at Suresyar, Budgam Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge taken SRINAGAR: A mega enrolment drive was on Tuesday successfully organised at BHSS Suresyar, Budgam, presided over by the Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of parents []

BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora on Tuesday announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan to minimise congestion and ensure uninterrupted movement of vehicles after the closure of a vital Naninara bridge in the area. In an official order issued by Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib (JKAS), the administration notified alternative routes for heavy and light motor []

SRINAGAR: The Innovation and Incubation centre of the Islamia college of Science and Commerce Srinagar in collaboration with the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) PPDC, Extension centre Srinagar organised a one-day seminar on Tech Innovative intervention in Kashmir Handicrafts in the college on Tuesday. The seminar was attended by HOD Arts IASE, Srinagar, Arshad []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Tuesday reaffirmed the Administrations unwavering commitment to the fight against substance abuse by administering the Nasha Mukt (Drug-Free) Pledge to officers and officials at his office Chamber. The ceremony was held to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and was attended Additional Commissioners Kashmir, []

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday visited the residence of Sujeet Mattoo his PA to express his heartfelt condolences on the passing of his mother, Sharika Mattoo. The Chief Secretary spent time with the bereaved family, offering words of sympathy and solace during this difficult time. He conveyed his deep sorrow and shared the []

SRINAGAR: Urban Forestry (UF) Division, Srinagar on Tuesday organised a Plantation-cum-Drawing Competition for students from various schools at Bal Van, Zeethyar Srinagar. The event witnessed participation of around 100 students, who actively took part in plantation activities and expressed their creativity through nature-themed drawings. On the occasion, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Urban Forestry Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Tuesday organised a Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan pledge ceremony at its Headquarters, Karan Nagar, as part of its continued efforts to raise awareness against substance abuse and promote a healthier Srinagar. The pledge was administered by Joint Commissioner (Adm), Nuzhat Qureshi , alongside Joint Commissioner, Suhail Ul Islam. []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College Srinagar on Tuesday conducted the GeM Training Programme for DDOs, dealing assistants, and officials of the Health and Medical Education Department, Kashmir Division, inaugurated by Principal and Dean, Government Medical College Srinagar, Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah. On the occasion, Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah appreciated the initiative and added that []

Speakers share inspiring journeys with students SRINAGAR:The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday hosted the 5th edition of its TEDx conference under the theme Conclusions that Create Change. The event was organised by the Department of Training and Placements (T&P) and brought together eminent speakers from across the country who shared their transformative []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) hosted the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition, organised by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW) under the aegis of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, at the Universitys Convocation Complex. The event brought together trained student parliamentarians who demonstrated strong knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary conduct. The proceedings were []

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah group, after it conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR against the trustees and promoters of Faridabad-based Al Falah University, which has been at the centre of the probe into the Red Fort area car blast case, officials said. Siddiqui has []

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Monday approved a US plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote. The US []

Addresses 3-day National Workshop on Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education at KU SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo addressed the three-day National Workshop on Leadership Programme for Women Managers in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies at University of Kashmir here on Monday.The workshop is being []

DC Srinagar, employees offer condolences to revenue officials, police personnel, civilian SRINAGAR: District Administration Srinagar on Monday convened a solemn condolence meeting here at DC Office to mourn the demise of nine lives including Naib Tehsildar, Muzaffar Ahmad Khan and Suhail Ahmad Rather of Revenue Department who lost their lives in Nowgam accidental blast on []

Express solidarity, prays for recovery of injured SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, led by the Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, on Monday visited the families affected by the tragic Nowgam incident, conveying profound solidarity and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the party leadership. The delegation included the []

Inaugurates, lays foundation stones of key civic, tourism projects in Mendhar MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several key development works aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, boosting connectivity and promoting eco-tourism in the Mendhar region. The Minister launched []

Recovers over Rs 7 crore fine in 14 months SRINAGAR: The Court of the Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Srinagar presided over by Mr Touseef Ahmad Magray has achieved a record milestone in virtual traffic challan disposal and fine recovery, demonstrating its firm commitment to enhancing road safety, enforcing traffic regulations, and ensuring swift judicial processing. []

JAMMU: Deputy Accountant General, P. K Rathi on Monday virtually inaugurated the Audit Week 2025 at Office of the Principal Accountant General, Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu in presence of Deputy Accountant General (Audit) Jammu & Kashmir Jagbir Singh. In his inaugural address, Deputy Accountant General emphasized on the critical importance of audit as a pillar []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir (Div Com), Anshul Garg, on Monday visited Gurudwara Rainawari along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, to review onspot preparations for the upcoming commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, scheduled to be held at Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Srinagar. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner convened a detailed []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to the founder-editor of the Srinagar Times and renowned short story writer, Sufi Ghulam Mohammad, on his death anniversary. In their message, they remembered Sofi Sahibs cheerful and generous nature and lauded his []

GANDERBAL: In solidarity with the families of innocent people who lost their lives in recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar, the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised condolence meetings across all its campuses here on Monday. All members of the university fraternity including authorities, administrators, faculty, staff, scholars and students joined the condolence meeting at []

Omar Abdullah highlights UTs development vision 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting Faridabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union []

Faridabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to track down those responsible for the Delhi blast and asserted that the culprits would be found even from the depths of Patal (netherworld) and face the strictest possible punishment. Addressing the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) here, Shah said under the leadership []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in Faridabad, Haryana. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with continuous guidance of Home Minister Shri Amit []

PM, EAM express condolence New Delhi: Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. It has been confirmed by local authorities that there is one []

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia, early this morning. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. According to initial reports, the accident occurred []

Says talks & terror cant go together, asserts India undeterred by nuclear threats New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday served a pointed warning to Pakistan while outlining the militarys approach to evolving security challenges. Operation Sindoor was just a trailer which ended in 88 hours. We are prepared for any []

Wani, alias Danish, was arrested in Srinagar New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an active co-conspirator of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives, officials said on Monday. A resident of Qazigund []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat and IGP Kashmir on Monday visited the Gazaliabad HMT Srinagar residence of Senior Grade Constable Ajaz Ahmad Mir, who was among the nine personnel killed in the Nowgam Police Station blast. The officers met the family members of the deceased constable and conveyed condolences on behalf of the []

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Chairman of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), Monday sanctioned and released 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board. The amount has been disbursed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate transfer []

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah on Monday said the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station needs to be thoroughly investigated and responsibility fixed for the lapses that led to the incident. There is a need to fix accountability for the lapses that led to the accidental blast. A proper []

Srinagar: National Conference Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah on Monday said the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station needs to be thoroughly investigated and responsibility fixed for the lapses that led to the incident. There is a need to fix accountability for the lapses that led to the accidental blast. A proper []

NEW DELHI: Sentenced to death after a trial in absentia in Bangladesh, a defiant Sheikh Hasina on Monday charged that the judgement has been made by a biased and rigged tribunal established and presided over by an unelected government with no democratic mandate. In a strongly-worded statement, the 78-year-old Awami League leader, who has been []

JAMMU:Security has been intensified at the Jammu railway station following the recent busting of a white-collar terror module, while police in Poonch have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information on the presence of militants in the border district. Police and paramilitary personnel conducted surprise frisking and checking of luggage of all incoming []

New Delhi: India will continue to consider the militants and their supporters alike, and it will respond firmly to terrorism, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, in a firm message to Pakistan. In an interactive session, the Army Chief also broadly said that there has been improvement in Indias relations []

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia, early this morning. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. According to initial []

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday was granted a 10-custody of the Delhi blast suicide bombers aide Amir Rashid Ali by the special anti-terror agency court in Delhi. Amir, according to the anti-terror agency, was arrested for conspiring with the suicide bomber Dr Umar to carry out the terror attack which []

NEW DELHI: Several Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them hailing from Telangana, are feared dead in a horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabias Madina early Monday. Around 40 Indians were on board the bus which reportedly collided with an oil tanker at around 1:30 am (IST). The Indian mission in Jeddah said it has set []

Srinagar: A dry fruit seller, who had set himself on fire after being picked up by police for questioning in connection with the terror module case, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. Bilal Ahmad Wani had himself on fire on Sunday in Qazigund. He was referred to the SMHS []

DHAKA: Bangladesh witnessed an unusually subdued Monday as heavy security deployment and deserted streets marked the tense hours ahead of the International Crimes TribunalBangladesh (ICT-BD) verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a case of alleged crimes against humanity. The capital city Dhaka, typically gridlocked on weekday mornings, woke to near-empty roads, with only []

Pays tributes to victims Lauds J&K Polices sacrifices Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Police for thwarting many terrorist incidents in the country by dismantling a pan-India white-collar terror module, and paid tributes to the victims of the accidental blast inside Nowgam police station. Sinha said he has already ordered []

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with the suicide bomber to carry out the terror attack which claimed 10 lives and left 32 others injured. According to an official statement, Amir Rashid Ali, []

Jammu: The Congress Jammu and Kashmir unit on Sunday said the Union government owes an explanation to the nation for the recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar since the ruling BJP has been claiming that they have eliminated terrorism with the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra []

Says fight is about peoples rights, not Assembly seats Budgam: Member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency and National Conference (NC) leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday said that he is neither concerned about becoming an MLA nor interested in the Union Territorys Assembly. Aga was reacting to the partys Vice President and []

Applauds J&K Journalists courage, commitment Srinagar: On the occasion of National Press Day, President Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Dr Farooq Abdullah extended warm greetings and deep appreciation to the journalist fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir and the entire nation, acknowledging the vital role journalists play in upholding a free, fair, and responsible press, which []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the Nagar Kirtan, organised to commemorate 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sant Mela Singh Dastkari Ashram, Digiana, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the life-long campaigns and supreme sacrifice made by Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir minister, Javid Dar on Sunday said that the government will compensate and rehabilitate the families affected by the Nowgam blast that killed nine people and left 32 others injured. Speaking to Kashmir News Observer (KNO), he said that that the administration will complete the assessment process and deliver support without any []

Budgam: The District Administration Budgam has announced ex-gratia relief for the victims of the tragic road accident involving a Sumo vehicle and a dumper at WaterwaniMahawara road in which four persons lost their lives and six others were injured. The injured are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Srinagar and Budgam. Under the directions []

Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Sunday conducted searches at the residence of a doctor in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module case, officials said. The raid was carried out by the CIK sleuths at Malaknag in the Anantnag area during the night, the officials said. They said []