Launches RDDs IEC Campaign Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during his visit to Baltal today, launched a comprehensive IEC (Information, Education & Communication) campaign and various innovative initiatives of Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, for a sustainable and Zero-Waste pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji. The initiatives include Yatra Logo, []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the preparedness ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji annual pilgrimage, scheduled to commence on July 03. At Baltal, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the Camp officials and reviewed the arrangements for healthcare, power, communication, water supply, sanitation, food, lodging, weather forecasting, traffic management, []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar and dedicated the new facility to Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims. The Yatri Niwas has been built through donation and it will accommodate 1300 pilgrims. This Yatri Niwas is a symbol of our dedication and commitment []

At SKICC Meet, He Says Govt Is Striving To Revive J&K Artisans-Global Markets Historic Connection Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that through buyer-seller meets, the government is striving to revive the historic connection between Kashmirs artisans and the global market by rebuilding the direct relationship between creators and customers. The Chief Minister, who []

Srinagar: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, a slew of top-tier security arrangements have been made, including the deployment of hi-tech gadgetry along the routes leading to the south Kashmir cave shrine, officials said on Monday. For the first time, facial recognition systems (FRS) have been installed at strategic locations on both the Pahalgam and Baltal []

Srinagar: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Lone, Peoples Democratic Front headed by Hakeem Yasin and Justice Development Front, a faction of Jamaat Islami that contested last year Assembly polls- today announced a new alliance-Peoples Alliance for Change. The announcement of PAC was made by Lone during a press conference which was attended by the top leadership []

BEIJING: China on Monday said that the boundary dispute with India is complicated and will take time to settle but at the same time, it expressed its readiness to hold discussions on the delimitation of the border and keep it peaceful. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police in its war against drugs this year so far have arrested 87 accused persons, seized narcotics worth Rs 2.42 crore and attached properties in Udhampur district. An official spokesman here today said that district police in Udhampur have intensified their war against narcotics and registered 61 cases under the NDPS []

Jammu: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotic substances including heroin in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Jeevan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, both residents of Jaganoo village, were arrested after 9.40 gm of heroin worth about Rs 6 lakh was recovered from their possession at Tikri on the []

Jammu: The troops of the Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) have foiled an infiltration bid and nabbed a local guide suspected of facilitating the infiltrators along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources here today said that alert troops last night detected a suspicious movement in the []

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed the newly formed Peoples Alliance for Change (PAC) demand for the restoration of Article 370, calling it daydreaming. BJP general secretary (organization) Ashok Koul said the conglomerate is misleading people with its promises. They are daydreaming if they think they can restore Article []

Kathua: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have trapped and arrested a Patwari of Halqa Thuthay Chak, Hiranagar, Kathua for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. A spokesperson said in a statement )Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Liaquat Ali, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Thuthay Chak Tehsil []

Baltal: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that all the arrangements have been put in place for the safety and security of Amarnath yatris. Speaking to reporters after chairing a high level security meet, LG Sinha, said this year arrangements are much better than previous years. He said security agencies have formulated []

Srinagar,: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government has made all the arrangements for smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra. Speaking with reporters, M Omar said that they hope and pray for the safe and smooth conduct of the yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired meetings with political parties []

Srinagar: In a major political development, Peoples Conference, Justice & Development Front and Peoples Democratic Front have joined hands to form an alliance. Addressing a news conference, leadership of the three parties announced formation of the Peoples Alliance for Change. The alliance has the potential to be main Kashmir-based opposition to the []

Srinagar: Police on Monday said that in yet another decisive action against the menace of drugs in society and to dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics network, Srinagar Police has attached a residential propertycomprising a single-storeyed residential property worth approximately 50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Hilal Ahmad Bhat S/o Abdul []

WASHINGTON: Debate is underway in the Senate for an all-night session Sunday, with Republicans wrestling President Donald Trumps big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts over mounting Democratic opposition and even some brake-pumping over the budget slashing by the president himself. The outcome from the weekend of work in the Senate remains uncertain []

Urges NoKs Of Terror Victims Entitled For Govt Jobs To Submit Cases To Concerned DCs Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. Its a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps, today and reviewed the arrangements for the holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji, which is scheduled to begin from July 03. At Nunwan Base camp, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a foot overbridge for smooth movement of pilgrims. The new facility will ensure []

NEW DELHI: In the 123rd episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on various religious yatras across the country. He also lauded those who, with a selfless spirit of service, contribute to the smooth and safe conduct of these spiritual journeys. []

Abdullian (R S Pura): As Shri Amarnath Yatra is all set to start from July 3 with flagging off of first batch from Yatri Niwas Jammu, the Border Security Force has heightened the security grid all along the Indo-Pak International Border falling under Jammu Frontier. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday played remarks of leading anti-Emergency politicians in his monthly radio broadcast to slam the then Congress government for atrocities on people, and said they should always be remembered as it inspires people to stay alert to keep the Constitution strong. Speaking in his Mann Ki Baat radio []

Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified eight IPS vacancies for induction from the Jammu & Kashmir segment of the joint AGMUT cadre. According to a letter, the MHA has determined a total of eight vacancies for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for appointment in IPS by promotion. In terms of the []

Srinagar: The National Conference has conveyed its congratulations to the recently appointed officials of the Youth National Conference (YNC). The pivotal leadership transition, as per the party leadership, has occurred at a critical juncture, as the youth of Jammu and Kashmir confront numerous obstacles, including socio-economic hardships, restricted access to resources, and a demand for []

Jammu: J&K administration has not utilised nearly half of the central funds allocated for building underground bunkers for border residents over the last five years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The revelation comes amid heightened calls for civilian safety, following last months Operation Sindoor and the intense cross-border shelling. []

Leh: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of []

BJD demands Odisha BJP govt to resign NEW DELHI: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi sought forgiveness from the devotees of Lord Jagannath following the tragic stampede that erupted during the annual Rath Yatra early Sunday morning. At least three devotees died and several others were injured in the stampede that took place near the []

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed their deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a stampede during the Rath Yatra in Puri, early Sunday. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured []

NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera Sunday accused the Modi government of misleading the nation over losses incurred during Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory military operation targeting Pakistans terror-linked sites. In a post shared on handler X, Khera alleged that the government failed to disclose aircraft losses during the operation, only making oblique references to losses []

NEW DELHI: All possibilities in the Air India AI 171 crash, including sabotage, are being probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced, saying the report is expected in the next three months. Talking to media persons at the Pune chapter of the Emerging Business Conclave, []

NEW DELHI: India has recorded a phenomenal expansion of social security coverage from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025, an official communique said. The development has also been acknowledged by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on its ILOSTAT database. This means that 64.3% of Indias population, i.e. 94.3 crore people, []

NEW DELHI: In a bid to unlock value and improve capital efficiency, the Finance Ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to consider monetising their investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures by listing them on stock exchanges after scaling up operations. The move aims to ensure PSBs realise better returns from their holdings through strategic []

LONDON: The EU must adopt a more assertive posture against Israel over its violations of international law in Gaza, Josep Borrell, the blocs former foreign policy chief, has said. In an article for Foreign Affairs magazine, Borrell argued that the EU has a duty to intervene over the humanitarian catastrophe in the Palestinian enclave, The []

They are no longer technology companies NEW DELHI: Silicon Valleys drive for innovation has long relied on the H-1B visa program to attract top-tier global talent in science and engineering. However, new data obtained by Bloomberg News reveals that a wider range of industries, including banks and telecommunications companies, are among the largest users of []

NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has started the registration process for PhD admissions for the academic year 2025-2026. Students who are interested in applying can do so by visiting the official website jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The application will remain open till July 7. By visiting the website, students will get three options for PhD registration. []

With CM In Attendance, Holds Meeting Civil Society Members, Elected Public Representatives, Others Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday held a meeting with the members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, trade and business community and discussed the arrangements for forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; []

Srinagar: As Amarnath Yatra is set to begin on July 3, the authorities have issued safety guidelines to pilgrims to have a smooth and secure journey. The police have directed all yatris to travel in convoys, as it will make the journey safer and more convenient. To manage traffic and avoid problems on the road, []

Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat on Saturday called for strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the peaceful and successful conduct of upcoming Amarnath Yatra, slated to commence on July 3. Chairing a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, DGP Prabhat directed the officers to intensify surveillance, deployment of anti-sabotage []

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah said here on Saturday that their partys struggle is not focused on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir but rather on reclaiming the constitutional guarantees that were in place before the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. My party can go to court, but I will []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to lay the groundwork for creation of unique Family IDs for every household in Jammu & Kashmir. This pioneering initiative aims to streamline the delivery of public services, enhance beneficiary outreach and serve as a unified source of truth for planning and monitoring across government []

Nagpur: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said Dr B R Ambedkar envisioned one Constitution for the country to keep it united and never favoured the idea of a separate constitution for a state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Preamble Park here, the CJI said the Supreme Court drew inspiration []

Reviews Progress On Land Records Modernization, Digitization Programme Srinagar: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; []

Srinagar: Police on Saturday carried out searches at over 30 locations in the city as part of a clampdown on the terror ecosystem in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead, an official said. The searches of residences of more than 200 terrorists/ terrorist associates have been conducted by []

New Delhi: Three hotels in the famed tourist destination of Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir and their income have been attached under the anti-money laundering act as part of a probe, the Enforcement Directorate said on Saturday. According to the probe agency, the cumulative value of three properties and their total income is worth Rs []

How mosques, schools & mohalla committees can stem J&Ks heroin & HCV crisis The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, celebrated on 26th June, is a global observance aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the impact of the illegal drug trade on society. This day serves as a []

Srinagar:Ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra, slated to commence on July 3, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday met the prominent members of the civil society at SKICC here to discuss the arrangements that have been put in place for the successful conduct of the pilgrimage. The meeting commenced at around 5:35 PM and witnessed []

JAMMU: The search operation to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur entered its third day on Saturday amid heightened aerial surveillance, officials said. The cordon and search operation is being carried out by a joint team of security forces. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed []

Srinagar,: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said to have attached several immovable properties worth over Rs 15 crore. The attachment of properties was done in a case of Patni Top Development Authority (PDA) under the PMLA, 2003. ED, Jammu has provisionally attached several immovable properties worth Rs. 15.78 Crore (approx.) on 27.06.2025 in []

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that in yet another decisive action against the menace of drugs in society and to dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics network, Srinagar Police has attached a residential propertycomprising a two-storeyed house along with landworth approximately 50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Bilal Ahmad Wani S/o []

BEIJING: A Chinese domestic flight made an emergency landing on Friday after experiencing an aircraft malfunction, with passengers reporting loud noises and a foul smell in the plane. A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai experienced an aircraft malfunction and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing after handling the situation in accordance []