Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), addressed concerns regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, asserting that over 90 per cent of Waqf properties consist of masjids, kabristans, dargahs, and imambaras. Speaking to ANI, he emphasised that these properties generate no income, questioning the basis for objections []

Reinforcing the ongoing efforts against drug peddlers/smugglers, Police in Kulgam have attached properties worth more than 1.5 crores belonging to drug peddler under the provisions of section 68 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Kulgam Police have attached two double storied residential houses of a drug peddler namely Reyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd []

Srinagar, March 26 : The grand inauguration of Asias largest tulip garden in Srinagar was overshadowed by an alleged assault on journalists at the entrance, sparking outrage in media circles. Reportedly, a ticket checker physically assaulted and hurled abuses at two journalistsMalik Faizan from Rising Kashmir and Mudasir from Jammu Samwadas they attempted to cover []

Asias largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has been thrown open to public, marking the beginning of the Tulip show 2025. The garden was thrown open by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, unveiling a breathtaking display of over 1.5 million tulips. Officials said after officially opening the garden to visitors, the CM toured it []

Regular FIFA players may have noticed that the better they play in matches, the more difficult the next game gets. This wasnt the case in the earlier versions of the popular virtual football game. This has been integrated through FIFAs Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment system, made possible by AI algorithms. AI is being used in various []

Srinagar, March 26: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted a spell of light to moderate rain and snow in the higher reaches of Kashmir on March 26 and 27. According to the weather forecast, the rain and snow are expected to occur mainly in north and central Kashmir, starting from the afternoon of March 26 []

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh criticized the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday for its nationwide agitation against the Waqf Amendment Bill. Chugh called for the need to free the Waqf Board from the clutches of land mafias and looters and use it in the interest of poor Muslims. Slamming AIMPLB, []

Lodged in Various Jails of the UT of J&K

MD: Artariums introduces new color variations for the iconic Rose Ganesha car dashboard idol that bring out the beauty of craftsmanship and design. Introducing Artariums Rose Ganesha Idol Now in New Color Variants The Artarium is set to bring creative hues to one of its most beloved Rose Ganesha car dashboard idols. The luxury home []

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated four more government employees over their involvement in narcotics trade, officials said. Officials said that the employees include Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal, Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division, Hiranagar, Gulzar Ahmed, Assistant Motorman, Hydraulic Division Ramban, and Noor Mohammad []

A motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident at Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. An official said that a man hailing from south Kashmirs Kulgam was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Taingan Nowgam. He said that he was immediately rushed to Ujala Cygnus Hospital for treatment. However, he []

The death toll from a series of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has climbed to 18, with one person still missing, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing forest service officials on Wednesday. According to Yonhap News Agency, firefighters are still working to control the rapidly spreading fires as the wildfires, which started in []

Srinagar, March 26 : Srinagar Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Sopore as part of ongoing investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The cases pertain to banned organizations, including Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (Bhat Group), Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League (Masrat Alam Group), and Jammu []

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order overhauling the US federal elections to enforce basic and necessary election protections employed by modern, developed, and developing nations. Citing examples of India and some other nations, the US president stated that voters will now be required to show proof of citizenship during federal elections and restricted []

In response to the BJP Minority Morcha distributing Saugat-e-Modi kits to underprivileged Muslims, Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday welcomed the move but questioned if it aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modis views. However, he emphasized that the gesture falls short of addressing the broader needs of the Muslim community. Masood said, If these are []

Security forces continued their search operations in the Saniyal area of Jammu and Kashmirs Hiranagar for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. Security forces also used drones during the search operation. After receiving input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police and troops of the Rising Star []

New Delhi, Mar 25 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the decision of two Hurriyat-affiliated organisations to break away from separatism in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a significant victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a peaceful and united India. Shahs reaction came soon after the significant development came to []

Hit out at Omar govt for delaying action on daily-wagers' regularisation CM Omar Abdullah urges daily-wagers to end strike, assures govts commitment to resolve issue

Says avoid politics from WhatsApp University, focus on reality of UT Sajad Lone walks out over 'Union Territory' reference in GST Bill debate

Says cultural heritage must be preserved across generations

Says Govt to provide 200 units of free electricity to AAY households in J&K

93 MW New Ganderbal Hydel Project faces multiple tendering hurdles

Srinagar, Mar 25: The Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Tuesday that the relief benefits for approximately 1,250 Kashmiri migrants are currently under examination by a screening committee formed on October 11, 2024. Several legislators, however, raised concerns, claiming that most of these migrants are political workers and urged the government to revive and streamline []

99 in Kashmir receive Rs 10.5 lakh subsidy for high-density walnut orchards 253 get Rs 43.16 lakh subsidy for medium-density walnut plantations in 2024-25

Sat Sharma, party leaders pay condolence visit

Continuing its efforts to curb unlawful activities and dismantle the terror ecosystem, Kulgam Police conducted searches at multiple locations across the district in connection with the investigation of proscribed organisations. The searches were conducted at the houses and premises of suspected members of these unlawful associations throughout the district kulgam. Kulgam Police remains committed to []

The Traffic Police, Srinagar, has issued a detailed traffic advisory for devotees traveling to Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion of Shab-i-Qadr on the intervening night of March 27-28 and Jumat-ul-Vida on March 28, 2025. A large number of worshippers are expected to gather at the shrine, and special traffic arrangements have been put in place []

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of North Kashmir, Maqsood-ul-Zamaan, along with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Gurinderpal Singh, visited Mohalla Jala Sahib in Old Town Baramulla to assess the devastation caused by a massive fire. The massive blaze damaged 17 structures, leaving 29 families affected. Among them, 12 []

he NC government proves to be a failure and is running with arrogance and insensitivity on the Daily Wagers issue. It has no intention to resolve the issue and intends to dodge the issue with a committee, stated Sunil Sharma and Sh. Sham Lal Sharma. Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition & General Secretary, J&K []

The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today said that creation and up-gradation of courts is not in his jurisdiction, as same is decided by the High Court. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Vijay Kumar in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that recommendations with regard to creation and up-gradation come []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on protesting PHE daily wagers in Jammu to end their agitation, assuring them that the government has already constituted a high-level committee to devise a roadmap for their regularization. Responding to demands from opposition BJP members for a government statement on the issue, the Chief Minister reaffirmed his administrations []

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the J&K Cultural Festival organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu. The occasion was also graced by Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan and []

Devastating blaze that engulfed a locality in old town Baramulla here in North Kashmir on Monday night damaged over 21 houses and left 33 families homeless. Officials as per the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the fire broke out in a congested mohalla. Locals, Fire and Emergency Services personnel, J&K Policemen []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his governments unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood, emphasizing that political theatrics will not alter the current reality. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, he highlighted the extensive efforts undertaken by his administration to press for statehood, including a cabinet resolution and direct appeals to the []

We will fulfill our promises systematically and responsibly

Jammu, March 25: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 Cr. has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by the Shamim Firdous in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that as per the []

Jammu, March 25: The J&K Assembly today passed the Grants on Demand Number 2 (SRE Part) for the year 2025-26 amounting 16221.06 lakh and Supplementary Demand for Grants for the year 2024-2025 amounting 6932.55 lakh by voice vote. The grants were introduced by the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, in the House and presented by Speaker, []

Jammu, March 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed motions for election of members to three House Committees. The motions were introduced by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, presented by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and passed by the House through a voice vote. The House approved the formation of the Committee on Public Accounts, []

Says PHC Thanamandi upgraded to CHC in 1999

CM Omar Abdullah assures House on infrastructure development for administrative units created in his tenure

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved an order on the Baramulla MP Engineer Rashids plea seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session in custody. He sought permission to attend the parliament session in custody. A division bench of justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani reserved the order after hearing the submissions []

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a heated moment as BJP legislators staged a walkout over the ongoing strike by daily wagers and casual laborers. Following the walkout, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the House, stating, We have formed a committee for daily wagers. If the BJP does not trust this committee, it means they []

Urges all such groups to come forward and shed separatism once and for all

Srinagar, March 25: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted a spell of light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches of Kashmir from March 26-27. According to the forecast, scattered places in North and Central Kashmir may experience light rain or snow on March 25. However, a more significant weather system is expected to []

Following a magnificent 66* that led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Ashutosh Sharma reflected on his mindset during tense run-chase, learnings from a solid 2024 debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and his experiences with team mentor and English legend Kevin Pietersen. The Railways []

India strongly rejected Pakistans repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them unwarranted and reaffirming that the region was, is, and will always be an integral part of India. Speaking at the Security Council, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan for attempting []

Security forces are continuing their cordon and search operation in the Saniyal area of Hiranagar for the second consecutive day. After receiving an input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by J-K Police and troops of Rising Star Corps in the general area of Saniyal Hiranagar on Sunday night. Earlier on []

People dont create their culture consciously but it develops as per the innovations and interactions with nature. Arts and crafts of the region suggest that the artisans enjoyed patronage .It can be witnessed from the excavations that have been made at various places like Krimchi, Manwal, Mud block, and other places like the banks of []

Only one community is being targeted: CM on Wakf Bill

Srinagar, Mar 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that the government has allocated Rs 208 lakh for the development of the sacred shrines of Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata Bala Sundri under the Capex Budget for the financial year 2025-26. The statement was made in response to a []