Kashmir Reader

Anantnag: A bike rider was killed and four others were injured in a road accident near the stone quarry at Achabal on Tuesday . Officials said that an Ignis car bearing registration no. JK01AB-5445, driven by Muzammil Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Maqbool, resident of Noorpora, Tral, collided with a motorcycle bearing no. JK03F-9746 driven []

LEH/JAMMU: The Gunners Ladakh Odyssey organised by the Armys artillery regiment to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay has entered its ninth day, with the 20-member motorcycle expedition traversing remote and strategically-significant terrain along the Sino-Indian border of eastern Ladakh, as a homage to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service []

RANCHI: Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi on Tuesday said multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Balidan Stambh at Lal Chowk to review preparations, Birdi, said security arrangements are []

Srinagar: A 25-year-old woman was killed in an overnight road accident in the Kral Sangari area of Nishat in Srinagar, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred around 1:30 am, when a speeding vehicle bearing registration number JK01AR-0071 hit a road divider and overturned. He said a woman travelling in the vehicle sustained []

NEW YORK: The presidents media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media and Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that it lost USD238 million in the three months []

Announces furniture through her CDF SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Womens Wing President and Honble MLA Habba Kadal Shamima Firdous Monday inaugurated a newly constructed Community Hall at Bagh-e-Yas, Chattabal, built by the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) at a cost of 2.37 crore. On the occasion, Shamima Firdous announced that furniture for []

JAMMU: In recognition of his dedicated organizational efforts and unwavering commitment to youth issues, Dr Suhaib Manhas has been appointed as the State General Secretary of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress. Expressing his gratitude, Dr Manhas stated that this new responsibility is both an honor and a greater duty to strengthen the organization []

AWANTIPORA: Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javaid Iqbal Mattoo on Monday visited Police District Awantipora and chaired a comprehensive security and law and order review meeting at the District Police Office (DPO), Awantipora. The meeting was attended by the Commander, 1st Sector RR; DIG CRPF, SKOR Awantipora; SSP Awantipora; Commanding Officers of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (IFS) Ghulam Hassan Kango. Dr Farooq visited the residence of Ghulam Hassan Kango at Rajbagh, Srinagar, to offer his condolences to []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex here to review the functioning of the Public Works Department (PWD) and Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD). The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Committee, Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by []

AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, has launched a Centralised Outreach and Community Engagement Programme, Rabt-u-Nisbat Building Meaningful Associations for a Sustainable Society. The initiative will be coordinated by the Dean Outreach Office. The programme seeks to bring the Universitys outreach and community engagement efforts []

33 vehicles and machinery seized/ booked SRINAGAR: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, unauthorized extraction and transportation of minor minerals, J&K Police has intensified enforcement action across Kashmir, resulting in the seizure of 33 vehicles and heavy machinery involved in illegal mining activities in Ganderbal, Shopian, Pulwama, Baramulla & Sopore. In Ganderbal, police seized []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his partys double standards on the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand, saying those who tried to politically hijack the students agitation in Delhi are now silent on the stir in the state. The remarks came after thousands of job aspirants, protesting alleged irregularities []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm congratulations to artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani on being conferred the prestigious National Handloom Award by the President of India. The two weavers from Jammu and Kashmir have been honoured for their exceptional craftsmanship in weaving the exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawl. The Chief Minister []

Contraband substances recovered SHOPIAN/PULWAMA: Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drug abuse from society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Shopian and Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession. During routine naka checking at Manihal Crossing, a police party from Police Station Imamsahib intercepted a suspicious person. During his personal []

Duped businessmen, shopkeepers through fraudulent means SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police have arrested a habitual fraudster, Ubaid Maqbool Khawaja son of Maqbool Ahmad Khawaja resident of Gomal Chek, Tangdar, presently residing at Habib Colony, Alochi Bagh in connection with case FIR No. 45/2026 under Sections 318(4) and 319 BNS, registered at Police Station Mahraj Gunj. The accused []

GANDERBAL: The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign commenced across District Ganderbal on Sunday with enthusiastic participation of students, youth, government employees and the general public, marking the beginning of a week-long celebration of patriotism, national unity and pride in the National Flag. As part of the inaugural activities, various programmes were organised across the district in []