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Pak Interior Minister visits Tehran for third time in weeks amid US-Iran tensions By Sajjad Hussain ISLAMABAD: (Jun 6) Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, according to media reports. It is Naqvis third visit to Iran in recent weeks, as []

Tributes paid to Army officer killed during anti-terror operations in J-Ks Rajouri JAMMU: (Jun 7) The White Knight Corps has expressed grief over the death of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who lost his life while undertaking operational duties during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district. The officer died after slipping in a []

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 05/2026 under Sections 420, 468, and 471 RPC before the Honble Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Sumbal, against two accused persons: Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, son of Mohammad Jawad Bhat, and Assadullah Bhat, son of Haji Ghulam Ahmad []

Sinha leads Padyatra in Kishtwar, says were breaking chain of drug trade at every link Jammu: We are breaking the chain of the drug trade at every single link. Whether its cross-border smugglers, peddlers or the terror financiers- there is no safe haven. Our agencies are hunting down every narco-terrorist and permanently dismantling their networks, []

Geopolitical uncertainty, global trade conflicts affecting markets worldwide Rehan Qayoom Mir Jammu: Minister for Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma on Saturday said that although the Union Territory presently has adequate LPG stocks, but rising geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty could impact fuel supply chains and markets in the coming days. Talking to reporters []

Calls it constitutional trespass, attempt to strengthen unelected ecosystem in J&K Srinagar, 06 Jun: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq Saturday criticised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti for chairing a review meeting of the AIIMS Awantipora project, describing the move as a blatant act of constitutional overreach and administrative []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and acting firmly against assets acquired through the proceeds of narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth approximately 3.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. In the []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has enhanced its preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra by deploying advanced gadgets to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at various yatra camps, officials said on Saturday. They said the Security Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is equipped with a range of modern security devices []

300 MBBS seats proposed; Tele-MANAS operational; three-tier drug de-addiction Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Health Sector Reforms being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of years. The meeting examined reforms aimed at strengthening tertiary and secondary healthcare services, []

Srinagar: With pesticide use remaining a routine practice in Kashmirs orchards during the growing season, the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a comprehensive public health advisory, urging orchardists and their families to take precautions against pesticide poisoning and protect both human health and the environment. The awareness message, []

Srinagar: A woman was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for her alleged involvement in anti-national activities in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, police said on Saturday. In a move to uphold public order and security, police in Baramulla executed a detention warrant under the PSA against Haseena Begum, a resident of Sheeri, who []

National Cancer Survivors Day JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Transport, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Saturday emphasized the need for affordable healthcare, strengthened medical research so that people get medical facilities at par with global standards. The Minister was speaking during the National []

JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the public service delivery in remote and underserved areas of Jammu province, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday flagged off three specialized essential services trucks for the districts of Doda, Udhampur and Jammu. The deployment of these vehicles marks a strategic step towards enhancing the administrative []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed with the members of the Economic Advisory Council various measures to further boost Indias economic growth amid global turmoil, official sources said. The members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday raised the issue of the upcoming AIIMS at Awantipora with Union Health Minister J P Nadda, requesting him to expedite the ongoing work. Spoke with Union Health Minister JP Nadda ji and requested him to expedite the ongoing work at AIIMS Awantipora so that it doesnt get delayed []

NEW DELHI: Indias economy expanded at faster than expected rate in fiscal 2026 but economists cautioned that growth is likely to moderate this year amid rising energy costs and global uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict. Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday showed gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to []

WASHINGTON:A hardline Republican lawmaker has introduced a draft legislation in the US Congress seeking an overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, including ending its use as a pathway to permanent residency in the United States. Congressman Chip Roy introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act on Thursday. The proposed legislation also seeks to scrap the []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo Saturday said that the government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue, assuring the protection of teachers interests. Sakeena Itoo said, As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honble Supreme Court. The Government has consistently []

Bengaluru: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the Centre over the delay in restoring statehood to the Union territory, asserting that he is running an elected government with one-and-a-half hands tied behind its back. Speaking at The Hindu Huddle here, Abdullah demanded that the BJP-led Centre define the yardstick it uses []

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party is an integral part of the INDIA bloc and will certainly participate in the opposition alliance meeting scheduled for June 8. Speaking to reporters here, Dr Abdullah said either he or Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would attend the meeting on behalf of []

Joins Nasha-Mukt J&K Campaign in Ganderbal, highlights achievements in past 55 days Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday joined Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign in Ganderbal. He also joined people from all walks of life in Padyatra and addressed a powerful crowd. Having now visited every district in Kashmir Valley & stood with each march, []

Calls project realisation of her fathers dream Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday termed the upcoming AIIMS at Awantipora in J&Ks Pulwama district as the fulfilment of her father and party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeeds long-cherished dream. During a visit to the site in Awantipora, Mehbooba expressed satisfaction that work on the []

Govt more concerned about who visits AIIMS than why its still not functional Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, on Friday accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of summoning AIIMS Awantipora officials to the Chief Ministers private office over former Chief Minister Mehbooba Muftis visit to the site, instead []

Plants sapling at J&K House, New Delhi New Delhi: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah planted a sapling at Jammu & Kashmir House, New Delhi, marking the Governments continued commitment to environmental sustainability and green development. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that every tree planted today is []

Srinagfar: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Jammu & Kashmir Police organized a Tree Plantation Drive at DPL Srinagar, reaffirming its commitment towards Environmental conservation and sustainable development. The Plantation drive was led by Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat-IPS, who planted a sapling and highlighted the importance of collective efforts in protecting []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable and movable properties worth over 4 crore belonging to individuals involved in drug trafficking, in separate actions carried out by Police Stations Lal Bazar and Khanayar under the provisions of the NDPS Act. []

Srinagar: In a series of targeted actions against drug trafficking and the illicit assets linked to narcotics trade, Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken significant measures across different regions, reaffirming their commitment to a drug-free society. In Anantnag, police attached a double-storied residential house and a high-density apple orchard belonging to Mohammad Ashraf Dar, valued []

CS directs depts, banks to undertake extensive awareness campaigns Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to assess the implementation and progress of various agricultural credit schemes being extended across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, APD, []

Anantnag: The body of a Srinagar man, who was swept away while attempting to rescue his son in the Lidder River near Pahalgam, was retrieved from the Aishmuqam area on Friday, six days after the incident. An official said that the body of Muhammad Ashraf Mir (42), a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, was recovered []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a corruption case against former Horticulture Department officials, committee members and a private contractor over alleged financial irregularities and procedural violations in development works executed at Zawoora Garden in Srinagar, officials said on Friday. According to a statement , the case was registered following the outcome of a []

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The policy decision comes amid a three-month long conflict in West Asia that has disrupted energy supplies, leading to []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that Article 370 was never responsible for the lack of development in the erstwhile state, asserting that its abrogation had not led to any extraordinary economic transformation in the region. Speaking at The Hindu Huddle, Omar, said that Jammu and Kashmirs developmental and economic []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday proposed suspending party identities and launching a collective democratic movement for restoration of rights of the rights of people of Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking at The Hindu Huddle, the CM Omar said If everyone is sincere, let us suspend political parties and stand together on one movement platform. []

Ganderbal: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the fight against drugs and narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a peoples movement, asserting that the administration will continue its crackdown until drug smugglers and narco-terrorists are completely eradicated from the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering during an anti-drug campaign programme in Ganderbal, []

Srinagar: Police on Friday said that continuing its sustained crackdown against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan , Srinagar Police has attached immovable and movable properties worth over 4 crore belonging to individuals involved in drug trafficking, in separate actions carried out by Police Stations Lal Bazar and Khanayar under []

Presides mega public outreach programme at Srinagar Calls for responsive, timely redressal of public grievances SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday presided over a Mega Public Outreach Programme at Banquet Hall here during which scores of public delegations, individuals and representatives of civil society organizations projected []

Essential to effectively address challenges confronting Muslims across world SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Thursday emphasized the need for greater unity, justice and equality among Muslims saying that collective solidarity and adherence to these fundamental principles are essential to effectively address the challenges confronting Muslims across the world, particularly []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of noted scholar, physician, writer and public intellectual Dr. Javid Iqbal. In a post on X, the Mirwaiz said that in the demise of Dr. Javid Iqbal, Kashmir has lost one of its finest minds whose wisdom, humility and commitment to []

Urges depts to resolve public issues promptly, complete schemes within deadlines SRINAGAR: In a series of high-level reviews, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Thursday directed officials to expedite ongoing development projects and ensure their timely completion across Baramulla and Sonawari constituencies. These meetings aimed to []

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan on Thursday visited Markazi Imambara Yousuf Abad, Bemina, to assess preparations for Muharram-ul-Haram. He inspected facilities and interacted with residents, religious leaders, and management to address their concerns. Local representatives highlighted issues such as repairing damaged roads on Mirgund Bemina Road, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, improving water availability, strengthening []

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Chasmashahi-TRC Rajbagh Line will be observed due to which power supply to Rajbagh, Gogjibagh, Zero Bridge and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora Line will be observed []

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting with officers to review and finalize the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Mela Kheer Bhawani at Manzgam and Mata Tripur Sundari, Khanbarni, Devsar. The meeting focused on key aspects including security arrangements, availability of essentials, accommodation facilities, traffic management, medical services, []

NEW DELHI: Lavkesh Bajaj, the arrested owner of the Malviya Nagar hotel in South Delhi where a blaze killed at least 21, including foreign nationals, has reportedly told the police that day-to-day operations of the property were being handled by another person and that he did not have time to personally manage or oversee the []

NEW DELHI: Riyazuddin Mansuri, a local mattress trader who pulled out everything in his shop to help those trapped in the Malviya Nagar hotel blaze, has asked the government for Rs 2 lakh compensation for losses incurred during the rescue operation. Mansuri and his son Arman, who joined the rescue efforts after being alerted by []

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday launched Indias first flex-fuel car, Wagon R, engineered specifically for ethanol-blended fuel compatibility. A flex-fuel car gives the flexibility to customers to run on any blend of ethanol and petrol from E20 to E100. The car comes with advanced ECU calibration capable of adapting to any ethanol []

LEH: In a major push to expand employment opportunities for youth in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday launched the Integrated Job Portal Ladakh, a first-of-its-kind digital platform aimed at connecting job seekers and employers through a centralized and transparent recruitment system. The portal (https://jobportal.ladakh.gov.in) has been developed following proactive intervention and vision []

CHENNAI: MK Stalins Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday announced that it will skip the June 8 INDIA alliance meeting in New Delhi, citing the betrayal by the Congress party after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. In view of the sentiments of DMK cadres, who continue to feel deeply hurt by what they consider the []

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its National General Secretary and J&K & Ladakh in-charge, Tarun Chugh, as a candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. The polls are scheduled for June 18, 2026. Chugh has been nominated as BJPs candidate from Madhya Pradesh where his win is certain Born []

LEH/JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday launched an integrated job portal in Ladakh, a dedicated online platform aimed at connecting job seekers and employers through a single-window digital interface and enhancing employment opportunities across the Union Territory. The portal has been developed to provide a centralised employment ecosystem that brings together job opportunities []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said India has consistently emphasised unity in diversity and shown respect to every faith that emerged thousands of years after Sanatan Dharma. Addressing the Rishiwar Inter-Faith Conference 2026 here, Sinha said the idea of respecting all faiths has been woven into the fabric of Indias philosophy for millennia. []