Srinagar, Feb 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson for Jammu and Kashmir, Arun Gupta has called for adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. India has strongly carried out the zero-tolerance policy, Gupta said while addressing a press conference here in connection with the 6th anniversary of Pulwama terror attack which occurred on February 14, 2019, []

Srinagar, Feb 15: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Womens Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal Shameema Firdous Saturday distributed cheques worth Rs 3 lakh among eight fire-affected families of Mughal Mohalla, Chattabal. This financial aid was provided through Honorable Chief Ministers Relief Fund. In a show of support and solidarity, Shameema Firdous addressed the []

Srinagar, Feb 15: A controversy has erupted following a social media post by Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs office indicating that he met with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to discuss the budget session. Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has strongly criticised the meeting, describing it as an insult to the sanctity of the legislature and []

Srinagar, Feb 15: National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq revealed the logo and merchandise for the upcoming 9th National Snowshoe Championship in 2025. On the occasion, Tanvir emphasised the unwavering dedication of the government led by Omar Abdullah to transform Sonamarg into a top-tier winter sports destination. The MLA also commended []

Anantnag, Feb 15: Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Anantnag West Advocate Abdul Majeed Larmi flagged off the Watershed Management Campaign Van on Saturday at Block Vessu of Anantnag. The initiative aims to raise awareness about responsible water usage and conservation practices among communities across various districts. The event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat []

Jammu, Feb 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA East Constituency, Yudhvir Sethi along with Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Devansh Yadav on Saturday conducted an extensive tour to inspect the ongoing development works in the constituency. During the visit, the BJP leader and the JMC Commissioner inspected key locations, including Dewana Mandir, Parade []

Emphasises necessity for students to engage in online courses via SWAYAM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded the India-US defence deals signed following Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the United States and said that the 10-year plan that will be laid out will greatly benefit defence production in the country. He further said that the Indian Army has a big role not just in providing []

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his handling of technological advancements, particularly in drones and artificial intelligence (AI). In a post on X, Gandhi shared a video highlighting how drones have revolutionized warfare by integrating batteries, motors, and optics, enabling unprecedented manoeuvrability []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reminded graduating students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University about the rapidly evolving world which is marked by rapid development of artificial intelligence, climate change and intense global competition. Addressing the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the university, the chief minister said that India and the world []

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday expressed displeasure over termination of three government employees from their services. In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, Arbitrary & summary dismissals of government employees has become a daily occurrence since 2019. What is perhaps most surprising & puzzling is that it []

Srinagar, Feb 15: In a swift response to a public disturbance, Srinagar Police has arrested five persons for creating public disturbance at Kadi Kadal in Srinagar. Police Station Nowhatta registered a case vide FIR No. 08/2025 U/S 194 BNS, after five individuals were found engaged in a fight at Kadi Kadal, Srinagar causing public disturbance. []

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone on Saturday Slammed Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for inviting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss the upcoming budget session. In a post on X, Sajad lone wrote, This is disgrace to the post of Speaker. Why should speaker go to CM to dicuss legislative business. Speaker is []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the employees, who have been terminated over alleged terror links, should be listened to and that appropriate action be taken, if they fail to prove innocence. Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah, said that everyone is innocent until proven guilty as per the law of the land If []

Former Ambassador of India to the US and BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu said the decision by the US governments move to impose reciprocal tariffs to match higher duties levied by Americas trading partners, was not aimed specifically at India but were part of a broader approach to address trade imbalances with multiple countries. Sandhu []

LG Sinha expresses gratitude to Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar for blessing the graduating students of SMVDU

Jammu & Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered termination of three J&K government employees. Sources said that three employees ; Firdous Ahmad Bhat (police constable), Mohammad Ashraf Bhat (teacher) and Nisar Ahmad Khan (orderly in Forest Department) have been terminated under proviso (c) of sub-section of Article 311 of the Constitution of India(KNO)

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today welcomed Honble Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Jammu airport. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, Delighted to welcome Honble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji at the Jammu Airport.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying let all hell break out if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday. He []

In a joint search operation, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered weapons and ammunition at Bandi Mohalla in the Kupwara district. The army said that the search operation, which began on Friday, is continuing. On 14 Feb 2025, based on specific intelligence inputs, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy []

Srinagar, Feb 14: To effectively take up the responsibility of execution of a flagship development pro-gramme Mission Yuva Udhyami Vikas Abhiyan (Mission YUVA), Institute of Business and Policy Research organised an awareness programme about various provisions and platform of Mission YUVA at main campus Shalimar on Friday. With a vision to establish J&K as a []

Inaugurates sanitary pad vending machines, calls for awareness about social stigma

Ganderbal, Feb 14: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore Friday took a surprise in-spection of District Hospital (DH) Ganderbal to inspect its functioning and facilities being provided to the patients there. The DC took round of various sections like emergency ward, IPD, XRAY unit, General medicine, Gyne ward and laboratory. He interacted with the patients []

Srinagar, Feb 14: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has formed Corpo-rate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Medical Social Welfare Cells to boost patient support and infra-structure development. The CSR cell has been constituted given the growing need for strengthening healthcare infrastructure and enhancing patient welfare through external partnerships. It has been tasked to []

Holds darbar with IRP 12th battalion personnel to address their con-cerns

Srinagar, Feb 14: A weeklong Advanced Management Development Program (A-MDP) on Digital Marketing & DPR Drafting (Hands-on Training) and Govt. e-Marketplace & e-Office concluded on Fri-day at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The hands-on training workshop was organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with the Department of HSS&M along with []

Jammu, Feb 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as part of his ongoing pre-budget consultations, held deliberations today with public repre-sentatives from Poonch and Rajouri districts at the Civil Secretariat. The discussions were attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister Javed Ahmad Rana, who represented their respective assembly constituencies. Chairpersons of District De-velopment []

Srinagar, Feb 14 : Setting the stage for a stormy session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has submitted a resolution in the Legislative Assembly secretariat condemning the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A in the strongest terms. The resolution also calls for the restoration of the []

Srinagar, Feb 14: On the solemn anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia reached the spot where, six years ago, 40 brave CRPF soldiers laid down their lives in one of the deadliest attacks on Indian soil. With deep reverence, he lit diyas and showered flowers at the memorial, honoring the mar-tyrs whose []

Srinagar, Feb 14:*Congress leader and Media Coordinator Kashmir, Dr. Audil Farooq Mir Las-jan, convened a meeting today with representatives from Zaffron Colony, Zewan, Peth Ze-wan, Aripora, Balhama, and Pandrethan areas of Lal Chowk Assembly constituency. The discussions centered on pressing local concerns and the challenges residents face fol-lowing their participation in the recent elections. Representatives []

Ganderbal, Feb 14: In a significant move to position Sonamarg as the next premier winter sports destination in the country, the Department of Tourism, Kashmir, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir SnowShoe Association, is gearing up to host the 9th National SnowShoe Championship on February 17 and 18. This marks the second time Sonamarg []

Srinagar, Feb 14: The 4th snow skiing course successfully concluded Friday witnessing an over-whelming response from participants eager to master the art of skiing. The course saw a total of 97 students, including 45 in the basic category, 24 in intermediate 6 in advanced and 22 in snowboard-ing course all undergoing rigorous training under expert []

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Discusses upcoming Chatuspath Yatra

Srinagar, Feb 14:To boost tourism and prevent black marketing of tickets, the authorities have introduced a special morning ticketing slot for the Gulmarg Gondola. As per officials, the new system allows tourists to purchase cabin tickets directly from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Main Waiting Hall, ensuring a hassle-free boarding experience. The Gulmarg []

Budgam, Feb 14: Over the past four years, the frequency of fire incidents in the Budgam district has escalated. Accordingto a data, from 2021 to 2024, the district has recorded a total of 876 fire incidents, with 49 of these being officially reported. According to the official figure revealed by the fires and emergency department, []

Srinagar, Feb 14: Animal Rescue Kashmir (ARK), an animal rights organisation, has filed a complaint accusing several individuals of mistreating and exploiting abandoned horses in the valley. Dawood Mohammad, the director of ARK, told Rising Kashmir that while they have not yet filed a formal First Information Report (FIR), they have written a letter to []

The return of the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017 will see the winners of the eight-team tournament earn USD 2.24 million, as well as the trophy they will lift on March 9, as stated in a release from ICC. The runners-up will receive USD 1.12 million, while the losing semi-finalists walk away []

In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 04 drug peddlers in Sopore, Budgam & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Sopore, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Warpora under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO Police []

The Joggers Park of Poonch has turned out to be a blessing for the local people who are taking full benefit of the park. A local resident while speaking to ANI opened up about his experience of Joggers Park. He stated that a lot of developmental work has been done in Poonch and overall Jammu []

In a significant operation, Police in Sopore attached a single-storied house along with a single-storied poultry farm and two kanals of land under Survey No. 529/1 in the estate of Rakhi Sultanpora Sumbal. This action, taken under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967, is linked to Case FIR No. 307/2023 []

In a commendable breakthrough, Police in Srinagar have successfully apprehended an accused involved in an ATM card swapping fraud. A Spokesperson said that On February 12, 2025, Police Post Bagyas received a written complaint from a lady namely Shaheena wife of Zahoor Ahmad Najar resident of Kupwara, stating therein that she along with her daughter, []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday Met Grand Mufti Nasir -ul-Islam. In a post on X, CM wrote, Met with the Grand Mufti Jenab Nasir-ul-Islam today. We exchanged views on important community matters.

Jammu, Feb 14: Shashank Anand, Inspector General, BSF Jammu Frontier called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. He briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the security situation in the area of his responsibility and discussed various important issues of border security. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized the need for constant alertness and synergy among various security []

Srinagar, Feb 14: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted generally dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir on 14 -15 th of February. According to the weather forecast, On February 16, the weather will turn partly to generally cloudy, with light rain/snow at isolated places, mainly towards the evening/night. The weather will remain partly to generally []

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday Paid Tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack in 2019. In a post on X, Singh wrote, On this day in 2019, India lost our brave CRPF personnel in a gruesome terrorist attack in Pulwama. Their sacrifice for the nation will never be forgotten. []

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad lone on Friday Urges Government to Intervene in this matter and save career of 22 Kashmiri students affecting by School Registration Issue. In a post on X, Sajad lone wrote, 22 students submitted their 10th-class exam forms through Islamic Global School, Padshahi Bagh Srinagar two months ago. JKBOSE []

YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia on Friday approached the Supreme Court seeking to club multiple FIRs lodged against him across India over his recent inappropriate comments during his guest appearance on a show Indias Got Latent. Senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, appearing for Allahbadia, mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India []

Inspector General of Police Kashmir (IGP), V.K Birdi extended his greetings to the people of the valley on the eve of Shab-e-Baraat. In a post on X, Kashmir police wrote, IGP Kashmir wishes people on the eve of Shab-e-Baraat. May this blessed night bring harmony, happiness, and prosperity to all.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to the courageous heroes of Pulwama terror attack of 2019. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Homage to the courageous heroes we lost in Pulwama in 2019. The coming generations will never forget their sacrifice and their unwavering dedication to the nation.