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Srinagar: On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday praised the Indian Armed forces for their resolve and extraordinary courage. In a post on X, LG Sinha, said, As we mark the anniversary of #OperationSindoor, we bow in reverence to the men and women in uniform whose unwavering []

Kulgam: A man was found dead in the Subhanpora area of Qaimoh along the NH-44 in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the body was spotted by locals near the highway at Subhanpora, following which police rushed to the spot. He said the incident appears to be a []

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid rich tributes to the valour and sacrifices of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a symbol of national resolve and preparedness. In a post on X, Singh, said the operation reflected the armed forces unmatched precision, seamless jointness and []

CHENNAI: The newly elected MLAs of the party have been taken to neighbouring Puducherry, the AIADMK has said. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, speaking to PTI on Wednesday, said that the party MLAs have been lodged in Puducherry. However, he did not elaborate on the number of MLAs taken to Puducherry. Also, he did not specify []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Shopian, in connection with a major financial fraud case at HDFC Banks Shopian branch involving 11 accused, officials said on Thursday. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of []

KOLKATA: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant was shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengals North 24 Parganas district, party sources said. The incident took place at Doharia in Madhyamgram area, where Chandranath Rath, who served as the executive assistant to the leader of opposition in the state assembly, was attacked on a public []

Over 5700 selections finalized in last 18 Months: Chairman JKSSB SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the recruitment process undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in various departments like Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, []

Meets public delegations SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar. During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated []

BANDIPORA: A 30-day free computer training course for underprivileged students organised by the 45 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under its Civic Action Programme concluded on Wednesday in Sumbal. The course was conducted at Rizwana B.Ed College, Asham, where several students from economically weaker sections participated and received basic computer training during []

Lays foundation for devworks at Aishmuqam SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi visited the Ziyarat of Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) at Aishmuqam in South Kashmir, paid obeisance, and laid the foundation for the construction of a retaining wall at the shrine, before inaugurating the reconstruction and beautification project at the []

Inspects JJM, tribal infrastructure, forest projects SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of Shopian and Pulwama districts to assess the progress of key developmental initiatives being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Tribal Affairs Department and Forest sector. During []

Stresses coordinated efforts for smooth &safe pilgrimage GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 along the Baltal axis. At the outset, a detailed review of security arrangements was conducted with the Police Department. Directions were given to finalize deployment []

Warm farewell accorded to Khalid Jahangir SRINAGAR: Mohammad Younis Malik on Wednesday assumed charge as the Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI). The charge was handed over in a brief yet dignified ceremony held at the institutes Sempora campus, marking the transition of leadership at the premier entrepreneurship promotion organization of []

SRINAGAR: In preparation for the forthcoming visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs (202526) to Jammu and Kashmir from May 10 to 12, Faz Lul Haseeb, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the readiness of all departments and finalize logistical and administrative arrangements for []

AWANTIPORA: The Department of Philosophy, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), organised an international seminar titled Intersections: A Philosophy Webinar, promoting meaningful academic exchange between South and Southeast Asian scholars. The seminar brought together distinguished academicians to deliberate on key []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday hit out at the ruling National Conference for dragging religious scripture into politics to divert attention from its failures. For Gods sake, do not drag Quran into politics. They (NC) are doing this to hide their failures over the past two years of being in government. People are []

CHENNAI:All eyes are on TVK headquarters in Panaiyur here, as a delegation of Congress MLAs arrived for a high-profile meeting with actor-turned-politician Vijay. The visual of the legislators entering the TVK premises has sent ripples through the states political corridors, signalling a potential shift in traditional alliances ahead of the upcoming electoral cycles. The atmosphere []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Wednesday said the National Conferences (NC) attempt to blame his party for the Rajya Sabha election outcome was misplaced, asserting that the issue was being used to divert attention from more substantive concerns. In a post on X, Parra said the NCs outcry over []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has suspended Project Freedom, to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives of Iran. Based []

Directs time-bound achievement of targets, key initiatives Srinagar: As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 202627, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu []

Says aim to create voluntary network of parents, women, youth to identify early signs of drug use; joins mega Padyatra in Budgam, pledges sweeping action against smugglers Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined a large peoples movement in Budgam on Tuesday as part of drug-free J&K campaign and assured the citizens that every arm of []

Jammu: More than 500 people were arrested, and properties worth over Rs 14.50 crore were attached under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, officials said on Tuesday. The campaign, a brainchild of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, was launched on April 11 from Jammu and is a key initiative aimed at combating drug abuse, []

3,952 pilgrims airlifted in 28 flights Srinagar: The outbound Haj movement from Srinagar for Haj 2026 concluded on Tuesday with the final flight taking off, marking the successful completion of a coordinated and smooth airlift operation that saw thousands of pilgrims depart for the holy journey. Executive Officer of J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujaat Ahmad []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday attributed the BJPs West Bengal win to a significant role played by the Election Commission (EC), alongside a consolidation of Hindu votes and a fractured minority mandate. Abdullah also said the INDIA bloc needs to define its role in the political landscape of the country []

BNS convict directed to perform service from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM under supervision of Bar President PAMPORE: In a significant step towards promoting restorative justice, the Court of Munsiff/Judicial Magistrate Pampore has convicted an accused under Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and directed him to undergo community service for a period []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Tuesday posted a record profit of Rs 2,363 crore for the 2025-26 financial year. The bank, which declared the annual results here on Tuesday, said it was for the fourth consecutive financial year that the premier financial institute of Jammu and Kashmir posted record profits. The bank registered a []

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father in AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours a day till May 10. Modifying its earlier order granting interim bail to Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to see his father []

Srinagar: The 17th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who undertook a comprehensive review of the Union Territorys performance in stringent enforcement of drug laws, prosecution of offenders, and treatment and rehabilitation of victims affected by substance abuse. The meeting was attended by the []

Srinagar: Two persons have died while two others remain missing after a vehicle they were travelling in was found in a nallah near Chhattapani along the Mughal Road, officials said on Tuesday. Officials said that four persons went missing on Monday while travelling on the Mughal Road following snowfall that made the road slippery, triggering []

Budgam: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the peoples verdict in the recently declared election results in four states and one Union Territory must be respected, expressing hope that the new governments would work for public welfare. Speaking to reporters at Charar-i-Sharief in central Kashmirs Budgam district, Abdullah said the decision []

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP and also pressed for the introduction of a constitutional provision allowing for the recall of members. Accompanied by party MLAs and ministers, Mann visited Rashtrapati Bhavan []

CHENNAI: A day after the counting of votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, focus turned towards government formation as Vijay-led TVK emerged as the single largest party. As the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in the 234-member legislative Assembly, lacking a majority, Vijay wrote to Lok Bhavan, staking a claim to form the []

Pampore Court orders accused to clean premises for one month instead of jail BNS convict directed to perform service from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM under supervision of Bar President PAMPORE: In a significant step towards promoting restorative justice, the Court of Munsiff/Judicial Magistrate Pampore has convicted an accused under Section 355 of the Bharatiya []

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father in AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours a day till May 10. Modifying its earlier order granting interim bail to Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to see his father []

Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has conducted searches in connection with FIR No. 19/2017 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now EOW Kashmir) and arrested a habitual offender, Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, Senior Assistant in the Health Department and resident of Tankipora []

UNITED NATIONS: China has expressed support for the election of a woman as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, saying it would be very happy to see a female leader at the helm of the global body. The UN has never seen a female leader at its helm in 80 years of its existence. []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran will be blown off the face of the Earth if they attack US vessels escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trumps statement to Fox News came as Iran reportedly attacked some ships being guided through the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom launched by []

Chairs meeting as Darbar move offices open in Srinagar Sets governance agenda for crucial six-months Focus on early execution of dev works, dept coordination Tourism peak season, Amarnath Yatra to be govts priorities Srinagar: On the first day of the reopening of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after Darbar Move, marking the first full return []

CM receives warm reception, accorded Guard of Honour Omar inspects Civil Secretariat, reviews functioning, facilities for employees, public Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar today as offices reopened in the summer capital. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour on the occasion. The Darbar Move, which []

Inaugurates All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University []

Chairs 7th J&K UT Wildlife Board Meeting Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of J&K, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs Departments; Dr. Devinder Kumar []

New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir administration to appoint within eight weeks the candidates empanelled under the now-defunct Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme as teachers in the Union Territory. Balancing rights of job aspirants with the constitutional mandate for quality education, a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and []

Issue stern warning Srinagar: In a decisive crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police in Srinagar have demolished an illegal residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area. The accused, Mohammad Irfan Sheikh @ Iff, son of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, a resident of Pamposh Colony, Palpora []

Express gratitude for Darbar Move resumption, raise constituency issues Srinagar: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Srinagar city on Monday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and expressed their gratitude for the resumption of the traditional Darbar Move after a gap of several years. Those who met the []

CS calls for scaling up interactions and AI-driven interventions Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of the Jammu & Kashmir MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), a digital initiative aimed at diagnosing, reviving and strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises across the Union Territory. The []

TVKs stunning debut reshapes Tamil Nadu politics; Congress-led UDF wins Kerala Kolkata/Chennai The BJP on Monday achieved a historic breakthrough in West Bengal, crossing the majority mark and pushing the ruling Trinamool Congress to a distant second, while also retaining Assam for another term. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijays TVK made a stunning debut, emerging []

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thirteen members of the 21-member LDF cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were defeated in the Kerala Assembly elections as the ruling front suffered a major setback across the state. Of the 21 ministers, only the Chief Minister, K Rajan (Revenue), G R Anil (Civil Supplies), K N Balagopal (Finance), P Prasad (Agriculture), []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused, including four Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials and seven beneficiaries for alleged violations in a building permission case involving illegal constructions in Srinagar. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge sheet against []

NEW DELHI: Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to modify its earlier order granting him one-week interim bail in a terror funding case and allow him to be with his ailing father, who has been shifted to AIIMS Delhi from Srinagar. A bench of Justices Prathiba []

Srinagar: A woman on Monday shot her herself to dead with a 12 Bore rifle in Dudran area of Boniyar on North Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said that today a woman killed herself by using a 12 bore rifle in Boniyar. Soon a team of police reached the spot and shifted the body to hospital []