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TOKYO: Asian benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, echoing cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.1 per cent in morning trading to 52,093.02, recovering some of the losses it suffered the previous []

New Delhi: The serious situation the world is going through now is extremely worrisome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday and asserted that with the united efforts of 1.4 billion Indians, the country is moving forward while facing every disaster. Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Modi also said that even in the current circumstances []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that appointment letters have been issued to 438 terror-victim families since 2025, describing the figure not merely as a statistic but as shattered worlds that lost loved ones to violence. Addressing a gathering here, Sinha said each such case represented homes where laughter was []

Stocks up to 15 days available Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday said there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the Valley, asserting that adequate stocks are available and the situation is under close monitoring at multiple levels. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Divisional Commissioner said the domestic LPG supply []

Jammu: Waheed Para, a legislator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has introduced a private members bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking to establish a statutory framework for the reorganisation of administrative divisions, districts, sub-divisions, and tehsils across the Union Territory. The proposed legislation, titled The Jammu and Kashmir Territorial Administrative Reorganisation []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency on Monday conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe into the Red Fort car bomb blast case. The NIA, which is pursuing various leads in the case, searched nine locations across six districts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Jammu, Kulgam, Ganderbal and Handwara. []

Srinagar: A case was registered against a hotel in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam tourist resort on Monday, for allegedly concealing the stay of 23 foreigners, including 19 British citizens, police said. Officials said an FIR was registered against the Hotel Misty Mountains Laddi at Pahalgam, in the south Kashmirs Anantnag district, for violating Sections 8 []

Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached Rs 16.86 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud case involving impersonation of law enforcement agencies to extort money from a victim, officials said on Monday. In a statement ,a spokesperson said the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has attached proceeds of crime amounting []

Srinagar: A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora, in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced him to one years simple imprisonment along with a fine of rupees 20,000 A spokesperson in a statement said in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Honble Special Judge Anti-Corruption []

DUBAI: President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site on Monday, just hours ahead of a deadline later in the day. Writing in all capital letters, []

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency on Monday carried out searched at nine places across Jammu and Kashmir in the Red Fort blast case that left over a dozen people dead last year. An official said that searches are being conducted in 09 places in various locations of J&K. He said that searches were underway and []

DUBAI: President Donald Trump warned the US will obliterate Irans power plants if it doesnt fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Iranian missiles, meanwhile, struck two communities in southern Israel late []

DUBAI: Mark Rutte, NATOs secretary-general, acknowledged on Sunday that Trump has been angry at other countries over his push to get allies more involved in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But Rutte stressed during an interview with Fox News that more than 20 countries now are coming together to implement his vision to ensure the []

WASHINGTON: Robert S Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nations premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trumps presidential campaign, has died. He was 81. With deep sadness, we are sharing []

CAIRO: President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US will obliterate Iranian power plants if it doesnt fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Trump issued the ultimatum in a social media post whole he spent the weekend in Florida. He said hes giving Iran exactly 48 hours to open the vital waterway []

JAMMU Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh for the Rs 111.66 crore Central grant to implement a fisheries development project. Sinha said he was thankful to the prime minister and the Union minister for []

Srinagar: Mosques and Eidgahs across Jammu and Kashmir are being prepared to host thousands of worshippers for the special Eid prayers on Saturday morning, as the region gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. The Eid congregations in the Valley are expected to take place at Asar-i-Sharif at []

Srinagar: A mixture of joy and sorrow filled the air across Jammu and Kashmir on the last Friday of Ramadan, as thousands gathered in mosques and shrines, not just in prayer, but in farewell too. Afsoos, Azee Govham Juddaa, Aai Maah-e-Ramadan Alwada (O beloved month you are departing, O Ramadan, Good-bye), whispered many, as the []

Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Ajaz Ahmed Bhat has appealed to the people to follow traffic advisories and ensure safety of the children. Talking to the reporters here, SSP Bhat, said, Arrangements for the major Eid congregation at the Dargah on city []

Srinagar: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition needs to come to an end quickly, as it could have massive repercussions for the global economy. It (war) will have severe consequences not only for the Indian economy but for the world economy, Dr Abdullah []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, in his message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, extended greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the Muslim Ummah. He prayed that Allah Almighty accepts our fasts, prayers, and all acts of ibadaat performed during the blessed month of Ramadan. Mirwaiz said that while Eid is []

Good news for crops Srinagar: After experiencing an unusually warm winter, Kashmir is now witnessing below-normal daytime temperatures due to recent rains and snowfall, which could augur well for crops and flowering plants, officials said on Friday. Since Sunday, most parts of the valley have seen intermittent rains, while many areas at higher elevations received []

Two fish sellers stories reveal a society that has failed its most vulnerable women Sayeesa Shaban In Kashmir, the plight of elderly widows is a pressing concern, with hundreds living in abject poverty and pathetic conditions. These widows, who once ruled their families like queens, are not only denied their rightful share of inheritance but []

He chose silence, sincerity, and Aakhirah over wealth Dr Fazal Wani In a world that runs after fame, applause, and recognition, there once lived a man who chose silence, sincerity, and Khidma over everything else. A man whose work is seen by millions every year, yet whose name remains unknown to manyDr Muhammad Kamal Ismael. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to gerrymander will not change the results in West Bengal Assembly elections, expressing confidence that Trinamool Congress will emerge victorious. No amount of effort by the Election Commission to gerrymander will change the results. Come counting day Mamata []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullahextended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr. In his message, Dr. Farooq Abdullah prayed for the acceptance of prayers and fasting and urged people to share the joy of Eid by supporting the underprivileged. Among others, General Secretary Ali []

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday highlighted Islamabads track record of clandestine nuclear proliferation after a US report flagged new risks regarding Islamabads nuclear payload and missile programmes. New Delhis remarks followed the US intelligence report that named Pakistan as one of the few nations developing advanced missile systems capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional []

Srinagar: A visible excitement and last-minute rush gripped markets across Kashmir on Thursday as shoppers thronged bazaars for last-minute Eid purchases. From early morning, markets in Srinagar and other districts witnessed heavy footfall, with people, young and old, making a final dash to buy clothes, bakery items, footwear and essentials ahead of Eid. Despite intermittent []

Srinagar: Banking activity across Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sharp spike during the Eid-ul-Fitr shopping period, with digital platforms leading the surge as thousands of people turned to cashless modes for festive purchases. Notably, trends from the Eid-ul-Fitr rush indicate a decisive shift towards digital payments across the region. As per official data of J&K []

Srinagar: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that the crescent was not sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Saturday. The announcement ended suspense across the Valley following Maghrib prayers. Speaking to KNO, he said no credible reports of moon sighting were received by the official moon-sighting committee. With []

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that, in view of the inclement weather conditions, the Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers will be offered at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar at 10:00 AM. The Anjuman informed that the Eid sermon will be delivered by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at 9:00 AM. People are requested []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the Union territory holds potential for a dynamic and flourishing future, growing into a vibrant centre of culture and advancement through steady progress. Achieving this vision ultimately depends on the younger generation. I sincerely hope that our youth will draw strength from the wisdom []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racket by arresting seven persons here, officials said on Thursday. The CIK-CID received several technical and credible inputs regarding the operation of covert call centres involved in fraudulent online activities targeting both foreign and local nationals. The []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday extended greetings on the occasion of Navratri, saying the festival reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood and communal harmony in the Union Territory. Choudhary described Navratri as a spiritual occasion that connects different communities. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Maa []

An untold story of sacrifice, storms, and the seafarers who keep us alive Sahil Hassan Bhat There is a quiet truth about the world we live inone that most of us rarely pause to consider. Every morning, as we wake up in the comfort of our homes, switch on the lights, check our phones, wear []

Srinagar : Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that, in view of the inclement weather conditions, the Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers will be offered at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar at 10:00 AM, InshaAllah. The Anjuman informed that the Eid sermon ( ) will be delivered by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at 9:00 []

Srinagar: In a major success, Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racket and arrested seven suspects in Srinagar. An official said that CIK-CID received various technical and credible inputs, regarding the functioning of covert call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting foreign/ local nationals. CIK promptly constituted specialized teams []

WASHINGTON: The U.S. governments top intelligence official told lawmakers Wednesday that Irans regime appears to be intact but largely degraded yet repeatedly dodged questions about whether President Donald Trump had been warned about the fallout from the weeks-old war, including Irans attacks on Gulf nations and its effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. []

Wet spell persists in Valley Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said. Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian district, and from []

Committee calls for eco-tourism push, better facilities at emerging destinations Srinagar: A parliamentary panel has observed that the increase in foreign tourist arrivals in Jammu & Kashmir reflects growing international confidence in it as a tourist destination. In its report, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs expressed satisfaction over tourist []

Calls for humanitarian aid to Iran Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Wednesday voiced grave concern over the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia, urging global powers to act with urgency and responsibility to prevent a deeper crisis that could destabilize the world order. In his statement, Dr Farooq appealed []

Srinagar: To ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations of the forthcoming religious festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz and Navratra, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the preparedness and arrangements being put in place across the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner SMC, SSP []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. In a message, the Chief Minister said that Navratri marks the beginning of the New Year and symbolizes the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil. On this auspicious occasion, I []

Welcomes Education Ministers reform push Srinagar: The Private Schools Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has welcomed the recent stand of the Education Minister to introduce corrective measures aimed at improving educational standards across Jammu & Kashmir. The Association termed the initiative as timely and forward-looking, particularly in the context of evolving global educational demands and []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people who attended a marriage function where an assassination attempt was made on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here. Police on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incident of firing at Abdullah []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown on narcotics-related activities, police in Shopian have seized a vehicle (Swift car) bearing registration number JK13J-3347, valued at approximately 6,80,960/- belongs to Ishfaq Ahmad Koka son of Abdul Majeed Koka resident of Melhura Zainapora. The vehicle was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal sale of []

Hajin: An Iftar gathering was organised at Manasbal Army Camp on wednesday, bringing together local residents and representatives from different sections of society. The event was held during the holy month of Ramadan with the aim of strengthening ties with the local population and understanding their traditions and concerns. Despite inclement weather, a large []

KOLKATA: The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered a fresh round of reshuffle of senior officers in poll-bound West Bengal, appointing 13 IAS officers as DMs-cum-DEOs and posting five IPS officers as deputy inspectors general (DIGs). The IAS officers were appointed as district magistrates (DMs) who will also serve as district election officers (DEOs), placing them []

Jammu: Jammu Police have successfully solved the Balbir Singh murder case with the arrest of two accused. In a handout , the police said that the accused duo has been identified as Ravinder Singh S/o Amrik Singh R/o Govind Pura, Chatha and Davinder Singh S/o Nain Singh R/o Bhor Camp, Ward No. 1. Police []

DUBAI: Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the Islamic Republics leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades, and Iran responded Wednesday with renewed missile and drone attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel. Ali Larijani, secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, was considered one of []