Warns Pakistan: Bullets Will Be Answered With Cannon Balls New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed Operation Sindoor as Indias largest and most successful counter-terrorism operation in history. He addressed the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects []

Singapore/New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged losses of aircraft in Indias recent military hostilities with Pakistan but dismissed as absolutely incorrect Islamabads claim of downing six Indian fighter jets. Gen Chauhan, in an interview to Bloomberg TV, asserted it is more important to find out why the aircraft were []

New Delhi: India has said that Pakistan should stop blaming it for the breach of the Indus Water Treaty, as the unrelenting cross-border terrorism from its soil is interfering with the treatys implementation. Addressing the plenary session of the first UN conference on glaciers in Tajikistans Dushanbe on Friday, Minister of State for Environment Kirti []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday that Jammu and Kashmir should be a bridge of friendship between India and Pakistan, and not a theatre of war. Addressing party workers here, Mufti said Jammu and Kashmir has always borne the brunt of war and violence, likening the region to grass trampled []

Jammu: Rain in plains and unseasonal snowfall in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday brought respite from scorching heat. Also it resulted in closure of different hilly roads and also perished dozens of livestock, officials said. Snowfall was recorded in Tulail and Razdan Top areas of Gurez valley in north Kashmirs Bandipora []

Srinagar: Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) V K Birdi on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Mela Kheer Bhawani, an official said. Talking to reporters, Birdi said stringent security arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual fair on June 3 at the Kheer Bhawani temple []

Jammu: Mock drills as part of Operation Shield were conducted on Saturday in Kashmir Valley to enhance wartime emergency preparedness and response capabilities, officials said. This drill was a part of nationwide efforts organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs for emergency preparedness. In Srinagar, Civil Defence Mock Drill was conducted at Amar Niwas Complex []

Jammu: The first-ever parcel van coach loaded with cherries on Saturday left from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station to Mumbai. A senior railways official here said that after the formation of Jammu Division, under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager of Jammu Division Vivek Kumar and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, a []

Jammu: The BJPs Jammu and Kashmir unit on Saturday assigned key responsibilities to several of its MLAs to strengthen the partys organizational structures and legislative functioning in the assembly. BJP vice-president and Samba MLA Surjit Singh Salathia and Udhampur West MLA Pawan Gupta have been nominated as the deputy leaders of the opposition, while Jasrota []

Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June-07 to July-17-2025. DSEJ in an order said, All the government an recognized private schools falling in summer zones of Jammu division shall observe summer vacation with []

Jammu: A teenager was killed while another one was injured after their scooty met with an accident at Chandak area of Poonch district on Saturday. Officials said that a scooty bearing registration number JK12A-2495 collided with a bus bearing registration number JK12-7207 at Chandak place. In this incident scooty rider was killed and another one []

Kupwara: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to revive the tourism sector, saying that it will bounce back soon. Speaking to reporters post review meeting at Kupwara, CMs Advisor, stated that they are working to gain the confidence of tourists and []

Ram Nivas Sharma stresses student-centric reforms, holistic development SRINAGAR: The newly posted Secretary to the School Education Department, Ram Nivas Sharma, marked his first official visit to Srinagar on Friday with a comprehensive tour of several key educational institutions. Marking his inaugural visit to various educational institutions in Srinagar, Ram Nivas Sharma commenced interactions at []

SRINAGAR: On the instructions of the Patron-in-Chief of Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, a team from Darul Khair will be leaving on Saturday for Uri and its adjoining areas with essential relief kits for families affected by the recent conflict situation. With the support of local Imams, the team will []

Calls for restoration of statehood SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal Friday commended the efforts of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in reviving the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, following the terror attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam. Dr Kamal stated that despite the shock and setback caused []

AWANTIPORA: As a pre-cursor to World Environment Day 2025 celebrations scheduled for 5th of June, 2025, the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change, IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Ecology, Environment & Remote Sensing, J&K Govt., Municipal Committee, Tral and Municipal Committee, Awantipora town organised a series of awareness programmes under the national []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Sociology at Amar Singh College successfully organised a One Day National Conference on Friday on the critical theme Sustainable Srinagar: Building Resilience in Fragile Ecosystems, aligning with the national vision of Mission Viksit Bharat 2047. The conference was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The inaugural ceremony []

SRINAGAR: As part of nationwide mass mobilization campaign aimed at raising awareness about the urgent need to end plastic pollution, in the run up to World Environment Day 2025, End Plastic Pollution, campaign begins in Srinagar district to promote eco-friendly alternatives to Single-Use Plastic (SUP). The Environment awareness programmes were held on the directions of []

JAMMU: The Wildlife Department celebrated the completion of two years of Jambu Zoo with a series of activities held here the other day. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the zoos journey, with over five lakh footfalls since its opening to the public on May 29, 2023. Lion Cubs, Kutki and Bhunki, born on []

KANPUR/PATNA:Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the valour of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor and said it was because of this that Pakistan had to beg to stop the war. Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of various development projects here, the PM reiterated that India now []

Jammu: Following fresh snowfall on Saturday, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures. SO Traffic Mughal Road Mahroof Ahmad told GNS that Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Rajouri-Poonch districts was closed following the snowfall for precautionary measures. He said that Traffic movement has been stopped on Mughal Road due to fresh []

Jammu: Two deaths were reported in Surankote, Poonch district, a young boy ended his life by hanging, while a 55-year-old mans body was found in a water drum. Officials said that 22-year-old Mohd Irfan son of Nazir Ahmad was found hanging at his home in Marhote More on Friday night; body shifted to SDH []

Bandipora: Authorities have suspended vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Gurez road as a precautionary measure following continuous snowfall and poor visibility at Razdan Top. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gurez said on Friday that traffic on the vital road link shall remain suspended until further orders, keeping in view the safety of commuters. The decision has been taken []

Says Indias Fight Is Against Every Enemy, Operating Across Border Or Within Country New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that Operation Sindoor has been postponed and was not over yet and noted that just days after the heinous Pahalgam attack he has fulfilled the pledge made to the people at Bihar. The []

Says Journey Of Development In J&K Will Continue In Coming Days Srinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah distributed appointment letters for government jobs to the families of people affected by the cross border attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, []

New Delhi: Pakistan should hand over UN-designated terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India if it is serious about talks between the two countries, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an interaction with naval warriors onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, Singh said if Pakistan resorts to anything evil or unethical []

Jammu: CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh chaired a meeting in Jammu to review the security readiness of the force ahead of the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir is scheduled to start on July 3 and conclude on August 9, according to []

Srinagar: polices Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Thursday carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations across the Valley in connection with an ongoing terror-linked investigation. Officials said that the seized material will undergo technical analysis, and any leads that emerge will form the basis for the next phase of the investigation. According to an official statement, []

Jammu: The Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government will formulate a comprehensive roadmap on agriculture for the region soon, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday. Chouhan was speaking at a mega Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at a farmers convention in the border belt of R S Pura in Jammu. I will []

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing by small, medium and large industries, services and farm sector. She said Indias manufacturing sector has been good during the March quarter of 2024-25, which []

POONCH/JAMMU: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the development of Jammu and Kashmir, which he said began in 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will not stop or slow down despite recent provocations, and warned that those attempting to harm India will face a strong and decisive response. Delivering a message of []

Poonch: Announcing a special relief package for LOC residents hit by recent Pakistan shelling, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that besides adding to the existing 90,000 underground bunkers, additional steps will be taken to strengthen the safety and support of border communities. Addressing a gathering in this frontier town after distributing []

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued an advisory on the artificial ripening of fruits, warning food business operators against using banned calcium carbide for this process in the Union Territory. Consumers are also advised to remain vigilant in the market and purchase fruits only from known vendors who declare that the fruits sold []

KANPUR (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the inauguration event, which is expected to see major announcements aimed at transforming Kanpur with world-class infrastructure and amenities, []

Srinagar: Sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of J&K Police, on Friday morning conducted raids across various locations in Kashmir. Official sources said the raids are a part of the ongoing anti-terror operations. The raids and searches are on at different places, they adde d(KNO)

lJAMMU: The government will leave no stone unturned to provide all required facilities to the Amarnath pilgrims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, as he directed security forces to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the annual pilgrimage. Shah said this after chairing a high-level meeting here on Thursday night to review the []

To Visit Poonch Today, Likely To Distribute Job Letters Among NoKs Of Shelling Victims Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Friday evening amid tight security arrangements on a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reach out to shelling-hit affected people in Poonch, officials said. This is []

Jammu: Security has been beefed up in Jammu and Poonch districts ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs arrival on a two-day visit beginning Friday evening, officials said. Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and visit people affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch during his first visit to the Union Territory []

Gangtok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was assault on spirit spirit of brotherhood. Underlining that the attack in Pahalgam was not just an assault on Indians but an attack on humanity and the spirit of brotherhood, he highlighted that the terrorists not only stole the happiness of []

Mumbai: The European Union recognises Indias right to defend itself and protect its citizens, and Operation Sindoor was a reaction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, its envoy said here on Thursday. Herve Delphin, EU Ambassador to India, said the EU supports a dialogue between India and Pakistan so there will be ways of ensuring future []

New Delhi: People of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are part of Indias own family and the day is not far when they will return to the Indian mainstream by listening to their inner voice, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Laying out Indias policy approach towards Pakistan, Singh said New Delhi has redesigned []

Jammu: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary visited the shelling-hit areas of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing security situation. Shah will during his two-day stay in the Jammu region beginning Friday visit religious places and meet the shelling-hit []

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the conduct of Jammu and Kashmir administration officials for bypassing procedural norms in a contempt matter arising from the non-compliance of a High Court order related to contractor payments. A bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta was hearing a special leave petition filed by []

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded that the government must provide a concrete, generous and immediate relief and rehabilitation package for Poonch and other areas affected by Pakistani shelling. Last Saturday, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir and []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged security lapses in Pahalgam. The party also questioned the alleged silence of the BJP leadership over the objectionable comments of some BJP leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Jagdish Devda, Minister Vijay Shah, and BJP []

Jammu,: Atleast five people were injured after their vehicle met with an accident on Jammu- Poonch Highway near Bakhar village in Rajouri district on Thursday. Officials said that a Maruti Ignis bearing registration number JK12C- 0860 was travelling from Jammu to Poonch collided with a tipper bearing registration number JK11E-7913. Five occupants of []

Srinagar: The body of a 24-year-old youth who jumped into the River Jhelum near Zainakadal Bridge on May 26 was recovered on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the body of Umar, a resident of Kawdara, Srinagar, was retrieved by joint teams of SDRF and River Police after three days of continuous []

Shopian: Police on Thursday said that two hybrid militants affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) launched at Baskuchan area of south Kashmirs Shopian district by SOG Shopian in coordination with 44 RR and 178 Bn CRPF following specific input, officials said. They said the area []

MOSCOW: Russia has proposed the next round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. Amid speculations about the Vatican or Geneva being the possible venue for the next round of talks with Ukraine, Russia has preferred Turkiyes Istanbul, which was the venue of earlier []

To Review Security, Likely To Visit Shelling Affected Areas In Poonch Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be reaching here on Thursday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, his first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor, officials said. During his two-day stay in Jammu region, Shah will also visit []