Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at the BJP for putting out an advertisement ahead of elections in Jharkhand, which she termed as deplorably communal and against the secular fabric of the nation. The advertisement was posted on the X handle of BJPs Jharkhand unit but was removed after the Election []

Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Tral area of Awantipora. In a handout, the police said that acting on specific intelligence, Awantipora Police alongwith Army (42RR) and CRPF (180BN) arrested a terrorist affiliated []

Srinagar: Security forces Monday claimed to have arrested a terrorist in Tral area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district. An official said that security forces launched search operation in the orchards of Pinglish village about the presence of a terrorist. He said that during search operation, a terrorist associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba was arrest and []

Shopian:Security forces on Monday busted a terrorist hideout in Keller area of south Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said. An official that a joint team of security forces, including 44 RR, 2 Rajput, 34 RR, 14 BN CRPF, and Shopian Police, launched a search operation in the forest area of Keller. []

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Srinagar,:A militant associate along with arms and ammunition was arrested at Janbazpora Binner road in North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday. A top police officer said that on specific input a joint team of Police and security forces apprehended one militant associate at Janbazapoda Binner road. He has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Bhat []

Chairs High-Level Meeting On Security, Developmental Projects Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting of senior civil, police officials and DCs, SSPs of Jammu Division to review the progress of development projects and security situation in the region. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo; DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat; []

NC-Cong Govt Doing Very Well Jammu: Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said that the NC-Congress government in the Union Territory is doing very well and assured of fulfilling all promises made in their election manifesto. Our government is going very wellwe will fulfil the promises made in our manifesto in []

Srinagar: Improving the quality of life and addressing pressing issues such as growing unemployment have been the focus of the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir in its first month, a senior government functionary said. Since taking charge, the government introduced several measures besides getting an additional 300 MW of power supply to alleviate []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday termed the governance in the Union Territory hazy, claiming it is an irony that even after a month of government formation, the terms of governance remain undefined with those in power unclear about their roles and responsibilities. In an interview, Karra said the []

Jammu: Some major initiatives are in offing to revamp and strengthen the Congress at the grass-roots level in Jammu and Kashmir, the partys fact finding team said on Sunday. The fact-finding team headed by Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice-president Ravinder Sharma dropped the hint about major initiatives during their visit to Rajouri where they held []

Srinagar: PDP leader Iltija Mufti accused the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday of murdering meritocracy, saying false promises made by the party on rationalising reservation could not be further from the truth. Meritocracy is being murdered in broad daylight by the party that pulled a fast one on J&Ks youth []

Udaipur: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said Batenge to Katenge was not merely a slogan but an idea. This is not a slogan, but an idea. One can have ones perspective to look at a subject. Religious forces that do religious politics have seen it from a religious point of view, he told []

Srinagar: In a significant development, the University of Kashmir (KU) becomes the first to be appointed as the nodal agency by NITI Aayog, Government of India, for the implementation of the prestigious ATL Sarthi programme. As a flagship initiative of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), ATL Sarthi aims to provide essential guidance and support to []

Srinagar: Former Kashmir University (KU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Wahid Qureshi passed away at SKIMS Srinagar on Sunday morning. A distinguished academic, Prof. Qureshi was the senior most professor at the University of Kashmir. He remained as VC KU from 2004 to 2008. After completing his tenure as VC KU, Prof Qureshi retired from his []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that panchayat and urban local body (ULB) elections will be held soon in the Union Territory. Sinha made the remarks while addressing a large gathering of farmers and devotees during his visit to Jhiri Mela on the outskirts of Jammu after paying obeisance at []

Jammu: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will remain an integral part of India, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said those nurturing illogical dreams of independence should shun it as they are unaware of the ground realities. The veteran politician said the fact that the Indian cricket team is not likely to visit Pakistan []

SRINAGAR: Gulmarg, a tourist destination in Kashmir popular for skiing, received the seasons first snowfall on Saturday, while rains lashed the plains, officials said. The snowfall began early in the morning and continued intermittently, blanketing the meadows of the destination with about an inch of snow, they said. Several other areas in the higher reaches []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday sought a clarification from Jammu and Kashmir government after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370. Mehbooba was reacting to Kharges remarks on the return of Article 370 during a press conference in Pune on Thursday. This government []

Jammu: The BJPs onslaught on the Congress over Article 370 of the Constitution is aimed at weakening the opposition party and winning the elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday. However, the veteran leader said they will not allow the Congress to be weakened and expressed hope that []

Srinagar: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Friday sought a clarification from the ruling National Conference (NC) after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370. Now even the All India president of Congress Mr Mallikarjun Kharge has clarified that they never talked about getting Article 370 back. []

New Delhi: The disengagement part of the problem with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been put at rest and the focus should now be on de-escalation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar said it is reasonable to expect some improvement in the relations between India []

Ranchi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of eliminating freedom of speech and imprisoning those who speak out against his mistakes. Kharge also labelled former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, who joined the BJP from JMM, a traitor, claiming there were many such people []

Says Adoption Of Technology, Scientific Networking, Behavioural Approach Is Way Forward For Road Safety Chairs District Road Safety Committee meeting Srinagar: In order to ensure smooth traffic flow and curb the road accidents in Srinagar City, a meeting of District Road Safety Committee(DRSC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din []

Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting to review the status and availability of wayside amenities along the National Highway and roads leading to prominent tourist destinations across the Union Territory. Focussing on tourist convenience, the Chief Secretary reviewed the availability of toilet facilities along major tourist routes. Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, apprised []

NEW DELHI: Delhi continues to suffocate under a thick blanket of smog as the air quality remained in the severe category for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 at 8 a.m. Several areas in the national capital []

Srinagar: In view of the ongoing snowfall and slippery road condition in Kashmirs hilly areas, traffic police has issued advisory for motorists. According to the advisory, only 4X4 vehicles and those equipped with anti-skid chains, with a seating capacity of no more than 10 seats, will be allowed on specific []

Srinagar: Union Minister of state for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir has given the country the purple revolution, a remarkable achievement in lavender cultivation. Speaking at an event, Dr Singh, , pointed out that the rise of lavender farming in Jammu & Kashmir has provided new []

Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday called on Jammu and Kashmir government to clarify its position on Article 370 after a resolution passed in the recent assembly session. Mufti, said criticized the government and Congress for what she described as an ambiguous approach on Article 370 stating that the recent []

Srinagar: Joint Director Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Muhammad Aslam Saturday said that new media policy is in offing and will be rolled out soon. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Mohammad Aslam said that the department is following Media Policy 2020, while new policy is in the offing and will []

Kupwara): Karnah-Kupwara road has been closed for traffic movement after fresh snowfall at Sadhna Top, officials said here on Saturday. An official said that the Border Roads Organisation has initiated snow-clearing operations to restore vehicular movement. He said that an advisory has also been issued for travel on the Karnah-Chowkibal road, []

Srinagar): Famous ski-resort Gulmarg and Gurez valley in north Kashmir witnessed fresh spell of snow today morning even as weatherman has predicted improvement in weather from the afternoon. An official said nearly an inch of snowfall has accumulated in Gulmarg since morning, while it was snowing in Gurez valley too. Director MeT, Dr []

SRINAGAR: PDP leader Waheed ur Rehman Para on Friday said National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdis argument against Congress take on resolution passed by the Assembly on restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir falls flat as Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has also delinked return of Article 370 from the resolution. Para was []

Chairs high-level meeting with Vice Chancellors of J&K universities, reviews performance, functioning SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood on Friday chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here in which she conducted comprehensive review of the performance and functioning of Universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has expressed grave concern over the increasing number of road accidents in the region, particularly those involving underage drivers. Terming this trend a loss of invaluable assets for the community, the KCCI emphasized the devastating impact on families and the regions future. The Chamber in a []

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Friday said the sports activities will get major boost here besides sports infrastructure will be upgraded as per world class standards to nurture sports persons for international level competitions. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing a gathering after inaugurating maiden Jammu and Kashmir Master []

JAMMU: The President of J&K National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah Friday visited Gurudwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Chand Nagar to pay his respects, greeted the Sikh Sangat, and later participated in the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti. Dr. Farooq was joined by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Cabinet []

HAJIN: The Jammu and Kashmir Association of Social Workers (JKASW) organized a vibrant cultural exchange program on Friday at the Town Hall MC Hajin, attracting participation from over 200 adolescent girls and their parents from various villages in the Hajin block and other intervention areas. The program highlighted JKASWs commitment to creating safe spaces for []

KULGAM: In a major step towards bolstering local infrastructure, Minister for Health, Education, and Social Welfare, Sakeena Masood on Friday inaugurated newly constructed Shaheed Wali Mohd Itoo Memorial Bridge at Aadigen in Kulgam district. The truss girder bridge, built at an estimated cost of 1.43 crore, marks a long-awaited development of the area aimed at []

NEW DELHI: The first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid was inaugurated on Friday as part of efforts by the three countries to promote sub-regional cooperation. Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, jointly inaugurated the project, along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser, Ministry of []

IBFF POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SRINAGAR: The President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President & Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, have extended their heartfelt congratulations and felicitations to the young sports champion, Fardeem Hussain, of Munawarabad Srinagar, for clinching a gold medal at the prestigious IBFF Powerlifting World Championship. []

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Harmeet Singh Mehta on Friday kick-started the Inter-district UT Level Rugby Competitions at SK Stadium Bandipora organized by department of Youth Services and Sports Bandipora. Athletes from seven districts of J&K UT, including Jammu, Baramulla, Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, and Bandipora, []

Omar Expresses Optimism About Financial Stability, Sustainable Development In J&K New Delhi: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, today met Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss key financial matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir. Taking to microblogging site X, Nirmala Sitharamans office shared: Shri Omar Abdullah []

Key signs of prediabetes and how lifestyle changes can help manage it before diabetes sets in NEW DELHI: According to the WHO, the number of people living with diabetes skyrocketed from 200 million in 1990 to 830 million in 2022. Diabetes has become an epidemic, driven largely by modern lifestyle practices. Although diabetes is not []

Addresses UT-level function in Jammu New Delhi/ Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Convention Centre Jammu. Addressing the UT-level function through virtual mode, the Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to iconic freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and recalled his contribution to the freedom movement and nation-building. He said the []

Haridwar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the All India Vedic Conference-2024 at Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The event was also graced by Param Pujya Mahamandleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Vishveshvaranand Giri Ji Maharaj. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the need to create fine balance between material advancement and developing a compassionate society, kind and []

Srinagar: Two teenage boys died and as many were injured when their car rammed into a stationary truck before hitting a road divider, sparking calls from various quarters, including political parties, for strict action on underage driving in Kashmir. The accident occurred on Thursday at Tengpora on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway when the teenagers were driving []

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Friday said that Congress has no right to misinterpret the resolution passed by the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly in its first session. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NCs MP from the Srinagar Lok Sabha segment, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, said that no INC president or JKPCC president has []

Srinagar:Pradesh Congress committee president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the demand for restoration of Article 370 was not raised in the resolution passed by Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, nor is there any mention of it. Karra said the party has already made its stance clear on the []

Baramulla: An elderly man was killed after being hit by a vehicle at Saderbal Palhallan area of Pattan in North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Friday morning. An unidentified speedy vehicle hit an elderly man, identified as Nazir Ahmed Sofi of Palhallan, killing him on spot, while vehicle involved fled and scene. Meanwhile, []