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Reviews stock position of LPG, petrol, essential commodities Asks administration to keep public regularly informed Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the stock position of essential commodities and petroleum products in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the upcoming festivals of Eid and Navratras and the prevailing geopolitical []

Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services & Sports, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Monday said that the government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that the supply of essential commodities across Jammu and Kashmir remains smooth and uninterrupted despite global disturbances. Addressing the media, the Minister []

Festival showcases 1.8 million tulips across 75 varieties Promises boost to tourism, regional prosperity Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the annual Tulip Festival2026 here at the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan, marking the arrival of the spring season in the Kashmir Valley. With the []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the sacred occasion of Shab-e-Qadr (Lailat-ul-Qadr), which is being observed tonight. In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the immense spiritual significance of the blessed night, which falls in the last ten []

Unveils bust of Maharaja Ranbir Singh at Central Sanskrit University, Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the nation owes Maharaja Ranbir Singh a profound debt for his reforms, building vibrant culture and forging a robust and thriving Jammu Kashmir. Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh saw Jammu Kashmir as a living entity-not mere []

Asks for bullet-proof vehicle Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has asked for jammer and bullet-proof vehicles for his security cover in the wake of an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. Seeking an immediate review of his security cover, Choudhary informed police authorities that a jammer vehicle was withdrawn []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that the government led by Omar Abdullah is setting a new benchmark for transparent and people-centric governance in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Farooq made these remarks while interacting with party functionaries at his residence in Srinagar. During the interaction, he said []

Srinagar: On the sacred night of Laylatul Qadr, when Muslims around the world gather in mosques to pray for Allahs mercy and forgiveness, the central Jama Masjid in Srinagar was once again closed to worshippers, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Monday. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said he has been placed under house arrest []

Jammu: More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were deleted and 2.29 lakh corrections carried out, according to official data. Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included duplicate and shifted entries, in the annual []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said that the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar has convicted a Patwari in a bribery trap case, while a chargesheet has also been filed against another Patwari in a separate case in Udhampur. In a statement a spokesperson said a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combating []

NEW DELHI: As the West Asia conflict entered its 17th day, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said we are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course. Interacting with reporters here, Azar also said that in the last few days, Israel consulted diplomatic channels, including its partners the US and countries in []

DUBAI: India on Monday asked its citizens currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In an advisory, the Indian Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders without its []

CHANDIGARH: (Voting was underway on Monday for the two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana with a candidate each from the BJP, Congress and an Independent in the fray. BJPs Sanjay Bhatia, Karamvir Singh Boudh of the Congress and Independent candidate Satish Nandal are in the fray for the two seats. The BJP is backing Nandal []

Hajin: The Social Welfare Department Bandipora on Monday organised an awareness programme on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 at Town Hall MC Hajin. The special session aimed to sensitise people about the legal rights and welfare provisions available to senior citizens under the Act. Speaking on the []

Srinagar,: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma on Monday said the government has around 21 days of fuel and essential commodity stock in Jammu and Kashmir and that kerosene supply has been restarted to ensure people do not face shortages. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of []

Srinagar: Marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir, Asias largest Tulip Garden was thrown open for people on Monday, with thousands of tourists and locals expected to visit the iconic garden to witness the much-awaited floral spectacle. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain []

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has ordered the appointment of Dushyant Nariala as the new chief secretary of West Bengal, which goes to assembly polls in two phases next month. Till now, Nandini Chakravarty was the state chief secretary. EC said she would be kept out of poll-related assignments. In a letter to the state []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday vowed to secure justice for everyone who has been wronged by terrorists, while handing over appointment letters to 27 next-of-kin of terror victims here. I am resolute in securing justice for every terror victims family, and pending cases will be investigated to hold the perpetrators []

Srinagar: A four-member delegation of the ruling National Conference MLAs called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday to seek withdrawal of cases against youths arrested during the recent protests in the Valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, MLA []

Says Centre committed to peace, progress in UT Jammu: Union minister Ramdas Athawale appealed to Naxalites on Sunday to shun violence and join the mainstream, while strongly condemning a recent attack on National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, saying such incidents are a matter of serious concern and unacceptable in a democratic country. Athawale said []

JKSA calls for full-scale evacuation operation Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Sunday said that the first batch of more than 70 Indian students; the majority of them from Jammu and Kashmir along with several pilgrims who had been stranded in Iran amid the ongoing war-like situation in the region, safely arrived at []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has completed more than 3 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, achieving 97 per cent of the target, officials said on Sunday. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Secretary Mohammad Aijaz Asad directed officials to accelerate the pace of work for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme. During []

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA), Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and National Geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban Habitations (NAKSHA) here. The meeting was attended by []

Srinagar: The army on Sunday said that it has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a Pakistani militant. Based on a specific intelligence input provided by #JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26 in []

An honest introspection is needed: disunity, sectarianism, and the gap between ideals and reality weaken the Ummah. The Quranic path is justice, compassion, and unity. The strongest response is ethical conduct. Prof Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi Islamophobia has emerged as one of the most widely debated social and political issues in the contemporary world. In many []

Says conference in Srinagar will help in learning best practices, market linkages for sectors sustainable growth Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday emphasized the need to adopt improved scientific techniques and develop modern infrastructure and value addition to enhance cold water fisheries production in Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring sustainability and livelihood security for []

Calls for scaling production, improving value chains Srinagar: Union Minister for Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Friday announced a Rs 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park Project for Anantnag district and released model guidelines for cold-water fisheries development at a national conference in Srinagar marking what officials called a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmirs []

Fish production, related infrastructure saw substantial growth in recent years Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday addressed the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries, organised by Department of Fisheries, Government of India, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD) and Panchayati []

Srinagar: Welcoming the revocation of the NSA against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called for the release of those arrested in the valley during the recent anti-US and anti-Israel protests. He should not have been arrested. His arrest was wrong and that too under the NSA, Abdullah []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the unjust war imposed on the people of Iran should end and peace should prevail, asserting that the US and Israel do not get to decide the leadership of the country. He said it is for the people of Iran to decide about their []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly probe recent assassination attempt on former Chief Minister and National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah in Jammu. The SIT, comprising seven officers including one of the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), has been formed under the supervision of the []

Srinagar: PDP president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday chaired a meeting of senior party leaders to review party functioning and discuss the prevailing situation, during which the party passed a resolution expressing strong solidarity with the people of Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Addressing the meeting, Mehbooba drew on Kashmirs deep historical []

Urges temporary relief GST extensions, EPF/ESI deferments, loan moratoriums Srinagar: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed serious concern over the potential economic repercussions of the ongoing IranUSIsrael conflict on businesses in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly MSMEs engaged in handicrafts, horticulture, agriculture, tourism and small-scale manufacturing. Responding to a request from []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the people to introspect and contribute in social progress. Ask yourself: What am I doing for my community? What legacy am I building for the people? What inheritance do I wish to leave for future generations? The answers within you will reshape our tomorrow, the Lieutenant []

Baramulla: Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) Baramulla on Saturday concluded a two-day range-level training programme on prosecution and conviction in cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The training programme was organised at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines Baramulla as part of the []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while addressing a gathering at Masjid Bilal, Residency Road, during the last Ashra of the holy month of Ramzan, emphasized that the spirit of Ramzan extends beyond fasting and ritual worship to include honesty, fairness and integrity in everyday dealings, particularly in trade and business.Mirwaiz said that Islam []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a national model for integrated fisheries development, as India consolidates its position as the second-largest fish-producing country in the world. Addressing the National Coldwater Fisheries Conference at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, the LG Manoj Sinha said []

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs Saturday said it has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act with immediate effect, saying government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all []

WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump has told G7 leaders that Iran is about to surrender, claiming success in Operation Epic Fury, a media report said on Friday. Trump made the claim on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of the G7 leaders amid growing concerns about the economic fallout of the war with Iran, Axios reported. I []

DUBAI: President Donald Trump said Friday that US forces have obliterated military targets on Irans Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure there could be next. The small island in the Persian Gulf is the primary terminal through which Irans oil exports pass. Trump announced the action in a social media post as he []

Srinagar: Jumaatul Vida, the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir as thousands of devotees thronged mosques and shrines for congregational prayers. The largest gathering for Jumaatul Vida prayers took place at Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake. Officials said an estimated 80,000 people offered []

Srinagar: The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid on Friday condemned the frequent closure of the historic mosque in Srinagars old city on Jumaatul Vida over the past seven years. The authorities once again locked the gates of the historic mosque from all sides and placed Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq under house arrest, preventing him from []

Inaugurates literary-cultural conclave at University of Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practitioners of literature and arts to preserve Jammu divisions rich heritage, promote its legacy, and connect the new generation to their roots. Jammus traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us to rise above divisions of caste, creed, []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Doda district. The LG has conveyed his condolences to the family of Zulfikar Ali, Head Constable, J&K Police. Zulfikar Ali and his wife Rehana Begum succumbed to their injuries and died on the spot. The []

New Delhi: National Conference MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Friday met Droupadi Murmu here and submitted a memorandum, seeking early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and flagging issues such as land and job rights, hydropower projects and unemployment. MPs Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi called on the president []

Says domestic refineries operating at full capacity New Delhi: The government on Friday appealed to the people not to give credence to rumours and refrain from engaging in panic buying of LPG in the wake of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry also clarified that India currently has a []

JAMMU:The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Friday visited the Basantgarh hills in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorist operations in the militancy-affected mountainous belt. During the visit, the Army commander was also briefed on the intelligence grid and enhanced security measures in the region. []

Jammu: In a tragic incident, a head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while his two children were injured in a road accident near Basti village in Bhaderwah area of Doda district. Officials said that an Alto car lost control near Basti village and rolled into the river. In the []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the serious situation in West Asia. Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The prime minister told []

Opposition blames revocation of statehood New Delhi: The assassination bid on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah figured in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with opposition parties blaming revocation of statehood for the incident, while the Centre promised a comprehensive investigation. Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House, Mallikarjun Kharge, raised the []