Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Indian Armed forces are ready to deal with any kind of situation after Pakistan last evening launches a barrage of drone attacks on multiple military installations here. Speaking with reporters after assessing the situation in the Uri sector, LG Sinha, said that []

Srinagar,: Amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, the Haj flights from Srinagar International Airport continue to be cancelled for the third consecutive day while as the flight scheduled for Saturday has also been cancelled. The Jammu & Kashmir Haj Committee on Friday, in a notification, announced the cancellation of Flight number SG-5210, []

NEW DELHI: The central government has empowered the Army Chief to call out every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army (TA) to provide for essential guard or to be embodied to support or supplement the regular Army. The move comes in the wake of the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to inquire about the well-being of civilians injured in the recent cross-border shelling incidents. Details stated that the Chief Minister interacted with the injured and their families, assuring them of full medical support and necessary assistance. We are []

Srinagar,: Body of youth was found hanging in a Mosque on Friday at Sarnal area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district. Officials said that today Body of youth was found hanging in a Mosque at Sarnal by some locals. The deceased has been identified as Aadil Gulzar Kadoo son of Gulzar Ahmad Kadoo resident []

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating military confrontation between India and Pakistan. A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursdays match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in []

Chandigarh,:The Chandigarh administration on Friday sounded an air raid siren, appealing to people to remain indoors. An Air warning has been received from the air force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies, an official statement issued by the Chandigarh administration said. []

Condemns unabated attack on civilians; asks party MLAs, local functionaries to assist people SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 13 civilian lives following heavy shelling by Pakistan Army in LoC areas particularly in Poonch. He has prayed for speedy recovery of []

JAMMU: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Service Sports, Satish Sharma on Thursday visited Milan Di Khui, Kachrial, Thanger, Khour Camp, Khour Bazar, Nalriana, Nai Basti and RD Resort, where displaced residents from Gigrial, Garar, Sainth and adjoining zero-line villages have taken temporary shelter. The Minister met with the affected families to take stock of their []

JAMMU: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Service Sports, Satish Sharma on Thursday visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to meet and enquire about the health, well-being of civilians injured in the recent cross border firing incidents along the Line of Control (LoC). During the visit, Sharma interacted with the injured and their families, assuring []

SRINAGAR: In connection with the celebration of World Red Cross Day-2025, an impressive function was organized by District Red Cross Committee at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Amira Kadal, here on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Chairman District Red Cross Committee was the chief guest on []

NEW YORK: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war thats fundamentally none of our business. While the US cannot control India and Pakistan, it can encourage the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate, Vice President J D Vance said in a TV []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu early Friday to take stock of the situation following last nights failed drone attack by Pakistan. India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan militarys attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as tensions soared between []

JAMMU: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a major infiltration bid by suspected terrorists was foiled by the BSF along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K, the []

Mushtaq Mir is Provincial President YNC Kashmir SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Thursday announced the elevation of MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar as its Vice President for Kashmir Province, effective immediately. The Party has also announced the appointment of Mushtaq Ahmad Mir as YNC Provincial President for Kashmir Province. The Party President Dr []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Yateem Foundation (JKYF) convened a one-day General Council Meeting at Baitul Hilal, Chawalgam Kulgam, with over 100 volunteers from across the Kashmir Valley in attendance. The meeting was presided over by JKYF Chairman, Mohammad Ahsan Rather. The event featured two well-structured sessions aimed at reviewing the organisations progress and addressing []

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal on Thursday convened a meeting to review the status of essential services and initiate measures to expedite the restoration of critical supply chain across this border district. The Deputy Commissioner directed the XENs of the Jal Shakti and Power Development Departments to ensure the restoration of water and electricity supply []

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal on Thursday visited Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital to inquire about the wellbeing of individuals injured in Wednesdays cross border shelling. During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the injured and expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the bereaved family members. He assured them of comprehensive support and assistance from []

AWANTIPORA: The Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized a Disaster Awareness Programme at HAJAHAD Public School, Awantipora, as part of its outreach initiatives aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The session was led by Er. Mohammad Iqbal Mirza, Senior Assistant Professor and Outreach Coordinator, []

SRINAGAR: J&K branch of Indian Red Cross Society Thursday organized an event to commemorate World Red Cross Day 2025 in Red Cross House Srinagar. Red Cross staffers and the volunteers were present on the occasion. G.A. Qureshi, Hon. Treasurer IRCS J&K hoisted the Red Cross flag. Addressing the gathering, Qureshi spoke on this years theme []

KULGAM: In a significant move towards safeguarding consumer rights and ensuring strict enforcement of regulatory standards, Legal Metrology Department (LMD), Kulgam, has imposed a penalty amounting to Rs1.55 lakh on various agrochemical entities for violations of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 and other relevant provisions under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The enforcement []

BARAMULLA: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), in collaboration with State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Baramulla, conducted the district-level RAMP awareness workshop at the DIC office in Baramulla. The event was presided over by General Manager, DIC Baramulla, Nighat Alam and witnessed enthusiastic participation []

NEW YORK: Police officers in helmets streamed into Columbia University Wednesday evening to remove a group of mask-clad protesters who staged a Pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the schools main library. Videos shared on social media show a long line of NYPD officers entering the library hours after dozens of protesters pushed their way past campus security []

RIYADH: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected plans by Israel to expand its military operations in Gaza and seize control of the territory. The ministry also strongly condemned the continued Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law. Israeli authorities on Monday approved a new ground operation to take over parts []

SRINAGAR- : Amid prevailing situation, authorities on Wednesday said that schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday. Minister of Education, Sakina Itoo said, Keeping in view the safety of students, all the private and government schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed on Friday and Saturday. Registrar []

Rajouri: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri on Thursday announced postponement of all exams scheduled between May 13 and May 17. In an official notification issued by the Controller of Examinations of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, it is hereby notified for information of []

AMRITSAR: Metal debris was found scattered at some places in a village in Amritsar district on Thursday, with some locals claiming them to be parts of a missile. Police said the objects can be identified only after an investigation. The villagers said they found the metal parts in some open fields and houses at Jethuwal []

Poonch: Police on Thursday refuted about involvement of Late Maulana Mohd Iqbal in any terror activities. In a handout ,the police said that Imit has come to the notice of Poonch Police that certain media channels and social media platforms are circulating baseless and misleading reports regarding the death of Maulana Mohd Iqbal S/o []

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told an all-party meeting that at least 100 terrorists were killed in the Indian strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, sources said. They said the defence minister also informed the leaders that it was an ongoing operation and that India will []

SRINAGAR,- The Meteorological Department has predicted spells of rain and thunderstorms at several places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with light to moderate rain/thundershowers on May 7 and 8. He said similar weather, including []

NEW DELHI: S&P Global Ratings on Thursday said the hostilities between India and Pakistan heighten risks to the credit metrics of both countries, and any escalation in clashes would put downward pressure on sovereign credit support. S&P, which rates India and Pakistan at BBB- with a positive outlook and a CCC+ (outlook stable), said that []

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: A top American military commander has said that the US is watching the situation very closely after Indian military strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistans Punjab province. India launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, hitting nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistans Punjab province in retaliation for the April 22 []

Jammu: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the lone passage link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, was closed on Thursday morning due to mudslide amid rainy weather. Officials said that vehicular traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been temporarily suspended due to a mudslide at Chamba Seri in Ramban district []

SRINAGAR: Pakistani troops resorted to cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Thursday, a day after the Indian armed forces targeted terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country as part of Operation Sindoor. The Pakistani side targeted civilian areas in the Karnah []

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants India and Pakistan to stop the conflict, saying if he can do anything to help, he will be there. Oh its so terrible. My position is I get along with both. I know both very well and I want to see them work it out. []

Hits 9 Targets Within Pakistan, Says It Was Aimed To Deter And Pre-Empt New Delhi: Indias armed forces destroyed nine terrorist infrastructure including that of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a 25-minute-long measured and non-escalatory missile and drone strike early Wednesday in retaliation to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. []

PM Briefs President New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for carrying out targeted strikes at terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The prime minister chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after Operation Sindoor was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Soon []

Jammu: Over a dozen people including children were killed and 43 others injured in heavy cross-border shelling by the Pakistan Army in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The escalation came hours after Indian forces launched precision strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, following the April 22 terror attack in []

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday told his counterparts in various countries that India has no intent to escalate tensions but is prepared to retaliate resolutely if Pakistan does so, officials said. Doval briefed his counterparts in the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Japan about Indias missile strikes against terror infrastructure in []

Closely Monitors Situation Across J&K Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the High-Level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through virtual mode. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Mahesh Dixit, Special Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Pakistan has gone out of its way to target civilian population in the Union Territory following Indias missile strikes targeting terror infrastructure in the neighbouring country. As reports are coming, Pakistan has gone out of its way to target the civilian population. So I []

NEW DELHI: On one fine August evening, five years back, MS Dhoni announced his international retirement that caught the cricketing world by surprise. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired, is what his social media message read, accompanied by a video of moments from his career. []

He deserves to be the most expensive player in the league NEW DELHI: Even though Mumbai Indians failed to edge past Gujarat Titans in a thrilling rain affected encounter at the Wankhede, former India player Aakash Chopra was all praises for Jasprit Bumrah who had swung the momentum MIs way after he took out Shubman []

NEW DELHI: Five-time Ballon dOr winner and 2016 Euro winner Cristiano Ronaldos eldest son Cristiano dos Santos has been named in the Portugal U-15 national football team for the first time on Tuesday night. With Santos being named in the Portugal U-15 team, the Al Nassr footballer shared the news on Instagram sharing the news []

NEW DELHI: World No 8 womens chess player Anna Muzychuk believes that the upcoming Norway Chess womens event will be the strongest womens event in the sport. Besides Muzychuk (rated 2526), the Norway Chess womens event this year will see the following players: Ju Wenjun (FIDE rating: 2580), who recently won her fourth womens world []

It is a little complicated issue NEW DELHI: Elon Musk-led satellite internet provider Starlink is close to getting approval to operate in India, reports news agency PTI. The report quotes Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, who told reporters on the sidelines of the Bharat Telecom event, that the issue is complicated but in its final []

Jammu: Hundreds of residents along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) here were evacuated to safer zones on Wednesday as authorities chalked out countermeasures to safeguard civilians from Pakistani shelling. As many as 12 people, including four children and two women, were killed and over 50 injured when []

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: World leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and hoped that the hostilities would end very quickly. In retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir []

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is ready to wrap up tensions with India, if New Delhi de-escalates the situation, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday. His remarks came hours after India carried out a military strike on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Asif was reported as saying by Bloomberg Television that Pakistan will only respond []

Srinagar: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee has officially cancelled two scheduled Hajj flights for today and tomorrow, severely disrupting travel plans for hundreds of pilgrims. Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujhat Ahmad Qureshi, confirmed that Hajj flight initially scheduled for today has been cancelled due []