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Omar calls on Amit Shah

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Monday and the two leaders discussed various issues related to the Union territory. No details of the meeting were available. The meeting comes amid growing tensions between the elected government of the Union territory and the Lt Governor's (LG) administration. The Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) are also yet to be settled between the elected government and the LG administration. "Chief Minister today met Union Home Minister @AmitShah in New Delhi to discuss various matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir," Abdullah's office said in a post on X. The meeting also comes in the backdrop of reports of Kashmiri shawl sellers being roughed up in various parts of the country. The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is scheduled to begin in February and the Union home ministry is the nodal ministry for the allocation of funds for the Union territories. In the past, Abdullah has...

DGP reviews security, orders heightened vigil ahead of Republic Day

20/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 19: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements an...

India imposes 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas imported from the US

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Seen as a reciprocal measure, India has imposed a 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas imported from the US, causing concern amo...

Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search ops continue in Kishtwar; hideout busted

LG Sinha pays tribute to paratrooper killed in encounter

20/01/2026
Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while the ongoing search o...

True justice resides in district courts: CJI Surya Kant

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said "true justice" resides in grassroots-level courts and urged the high courts...

Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday set a target of USD 200 billion in annual trade by 2032 and agreed to seal a strategi...

Centre must honour its promise on restoration of JK’s statehood: Farooq

20/01/2026
Jammu, Jan 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been denied their due status as a fu...

SIR: SC directs EC to display names on ‘logical discrepancies’ list, accept documents at gram panchayatbhavans in WB

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Observing that the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal should be transparent and not cause inconvenience, the Suprem...

Woman found tied inside plastic bag; police launch probe

20/01/2026
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 19: A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in Raj-ouri district, police said. The woman, Azeem Akhta...

Slight respite from cold conditions in Kashmir

20/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 19: There was some respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as minimum temperatures across the valley rose by a couple of degrees, ...

President Trump invites PM Modi to join ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza transition

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: US President Donald Trump on Sunday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of the "Board of Peace" that will work towards...

J&K Woman officer to command all-male CRPF Marching contingent on Republic Day

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male contingent of her force...

Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP President; at 45, youngest ever to get top party post

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the BJP national president, the youngest ever to occupy the top...

SC flags concern over exorbitant rise in airfares during festivals

20/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 19: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would interfere with the "unpredictable fluctuations" in airfares and flagged the exorbitant r...

Chargesheet against man for taking Rs 18 lakh migrant relief while in govt service

20/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu and Kashmir crime branch has filed a chargesheet against a former government employee for...

Take a pledge to build brighter J&K and work with dedication: LG Sinha to youth

History remembers those who dared to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality: LG

19/01/2026
JAMMU, Jan 18: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today asked the youth to dream big, aim high and pursue it with full courage and unshakable resol...

Three soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar

19/01/2026
Jammu, Jan 18: Three soldiers were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district on Sunda...

Terror Funding 2.0: ‘Crypto Hawala’ may be used to revive separatist elements

19/01/2026
Srinagar/New Del-hi, Jan 18: Security agencies have flagged a sophisticated "crypto hawala" network bypassing the country's financial safeguards to f...

SC places before CJI plea for SOP on freezing, de-freezing of bank accounts during cybercrime probes

19/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking directions to the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India to formulate a Standard ...

BJP’s responsibility to ensure Mumbai’s Progress: Omar

19/01/2026
Mumbai, Jan 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said Mumbai's progress has now become the BJP's responsibility, after its victory in the recen...

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Citizen's Forum welcomes Finance Minister's statement

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Citizen's Forum welcome the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman when she said Banks cannot refuse credit to MSMEs under the emergency c...

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : The number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28% in July from a year ago, official data showed on Saturday, as some envir...

China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension

02/08/2020
China, aug 1: China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of int...

UK PM honours Indian-origin dancer for online Bhangra classes during lockdown

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : An Indian-origin dancer who transformed his dance classes into free Bhangracise sessions online to help people stay fit during the co...

James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board

02/08/2020
New York, aug 1: News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch’s son James is resigning from the family-controlled publisher’s board over content appearing in its...

Mexico's COVID-19 death toll now world's 3rd highest

02/08/2020
Mexico, aug 1: With a total of 46,688 fatalities, Mexico now accounts for the world's third highest number of coronavirus fatalities in the world, a...

US tightens the screws on Beijing, restricts visas for Chinese officials

27/06/2020
WASHINGTON, JUNE 27: The United States is imposing visa restrictions on current and former Chinese officials responsible for “eviscerating” the freed...

Tokyo enters phase 2, reopens schools, more businesses

02/06/2020
TOKYO, JUNE 1: Tokyo entered phase two of its de-escalation on Monday with public schools reopening after a three-month closure and a larger number ...

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Human Maximizer Software by Razor Infotech meant for Revolutionizing HR world

22/10/2024
New Delhi: Razor Infotech, a leading technology conglomerate, has launched Human Maximizer, a cutting-edge Human Capital Management (HCM) software de...

Indore will be known as green city: Amit Shah calls upon people to participate in plantation drive

15/07/2024
Indore, Jul 14: Participating in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme, Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Indore, which is known for its clea...

PM Modi engages in freewheeling interaction with awardees; children share details of their achievements

24/01/2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees and engaged in a freewheeling ...

PM Modi showers flower petals on workers in Ayodhya

23/01/2024
Ayodhya, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showered flower petals on the workers who were a part of the construction team at the Ram Tem...

Dr Jitendra inaugurates training programme for Kendriya Bhandar officials designed by IIM Raipur

23/09/2023
New Delhi, Sep 22: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh inaugurated a landmark training programme designed for Kendriya Bhandar Officials by the In...

Avoid bulky synopses, says Supreme Court after 60-page synopsis filed in appeal against 6-page HC order

27/08/2023
New Delhi, Aug 26: The Supreme Court recently stated that parties should avoid filing bulky synopses in cases before it. A bench of Justices Abhay S ...

Delhi Police evacuates 750 people from low-lying areas close to Yamuna

14/07/2023
New Delhi, Jul 12: As parts of Delhi close to the Yamuna battles an overflowing river, police and other agencies on Wednesday evacuated more than 750...

NMDC records best ever may month performance

02/06/2023
Hyderabad, Jun 1: State Miner NMDC produced 3.71 MnT and sold 3.62 MnT of iron ore in the second month of FY24, recording the highest ever May month ...

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JKP Constable gets Promoted as ASI, complying CAT’s direction

14/07/2025
JAMMU, Jul 13: The Central Administrative Tribunal (C.A.T), Division Bench comprising Justice Rajinder Singh Dogra (J) and Judge Ram Mohan Johri (A),...

Judicial Academy organises training prog on “Hardware & Software maintenance”

16/02/2025
JAMMU, Feb 15 : Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Tashi Rabstan...

Sawhney mourns passing of Justice Vinod Gupta (Retd)

16/02/2025
Jammu, Feb 15: Mr. A.K. Sawhney, Advocate and former President of the J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passi...

IIAS-DARPG India International Conference 2025 concludes

16/02/2025
NEW DELHI, Feb 15: The IIAS-DARPG India International Conference 2025, convened in New Delhi, concluded here today with senior policymakers, administ...

Natrang participates Vishwa Jan Rang stages Dogri play ‘Kahani Natya Shastre Di’

16/02/2025
Jammu, Feb 15: In connection with the completion of 25 years of 'Bhart Rang Mahotsav' (Interna-tional Theatre Festival of India) National School of D...

JMC Commissioner inspects Surya Putri Tawi Arti Ghat

16/02/2025
JAMMU, Feb 15: Com-missioner Jammu Muni-cipal Corporation (JMC), Dr Devansh Yadav today conducted a comprehensive tour of the Surya Putri Tawi Arti G...

Jammu progressing towards a well-planned, modern city under Modi regime: Arvind

16/02/2025
JAMMU, Feb 15: Reaffirming his commitment to modernizing civic infrastructure, BJP leader and MLA West Constituency, Arvind Gupta stated that Jammu i...

Former Corporator discusses water issues with Jal Shakti Minister

16/02/2025
JAMMU, Feb 15: A delegation led by former Corporator, Rama, from Resham Ghar Colony today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Civ...

OP-ED News

Bridging the Gap in India-Russia Trade

21/08/2025
India-Russia trade relations have seen a remarkable surge in recent years. Bilateral trade in goods has grown nearly five-fold in just four years, su...

A Time for Pragmatism and Peace

20/08/2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signals a cautiously optimistic phase in India-China relations. W...

Strengthening the India-Singapore Axis for a Future-Ready Partnership

14/08/2025
The recent third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) marks a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between two of Asia's most ...

A New-Age Threat to Peace in Kashmir

13/08/2025
The security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a silent but dangerous transformation. Having long battled the threat of gun-toting terrori...

India’s Steady Hand in a Turbulent World

12/08/2025
In a world increasingly divided by war and geopolitics, India continues to chart an independent and principled path - one that emphasizes dialogue, d...

India-Russia ties endure amid global headwinds

09/08/2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin is a timely reaffirmation of India's steady and strategic di...

A Blow to Fair Trade and Global Cooperation

07/08/2025
The United States' recent decision to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods-raising the total tariff to a staggering 50 percent-is n...

Empowering Youth to Lead the Way

04/08/2025
The 21st century is shaping up to be a defining era for India. With its growing economic clout, technological prowess, and youthful energy, the count...

Legal Section

Kerala High Court: A Teacher is disentitled to Inflict Corporal Punishment on Child; It should be expressly declared in penal statute to Constitute Offence

14/07/2025
Kerala, Jul 13: The Kerala High Court observed that a teacher is disentitled to inflict corporal punishment on a child and the same should be express...

Udhampur Court attaches vehicle involved in 13 FIRs of bovine smuggling

14/07/2025
UDHAMPUR, Jul 14: The Distt Judicial a Mobile Magistrate Udhampur Mr Rishab Koushal directed to attach a Mahindra Pickup vehicle involved in 13 FIRS ...

Court awards 1 yr imprisonment, fine to Matador driver for causing death to a person

24/05/2025
Jammu, May 23: Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu Preet Simran Kour Grover awarded one year imprisonment and fine Rs 10000/- to Gourab Sharma a Matador ...

Unfortunate accused travel to this court for bail in cheating case: SC

21/05/2025
New Delhi, May 20: The Supreme Court has granted bail to a partially blind man arrested in a cheating case underlining his misfortune that he had to ...

SC says Flipkart known for creating monopolies, appoints amicus

21/05/2025
New Delhi, May 20: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said e-commerce major Flipkart was known for creating monopolies and expressed concern over the fate ...

Designate protection officers to ensure safety of women from domestic abuse: SC to states, UTs

21/05/2025
New Delhi, May 20: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all the states and union territories to identify officers in the Department of Women and Chi...

SC seeks Haryana advocates body stand on appointment of ex-judge in poll tribunal

21/05/2025
New Delhi, May 20: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Haryana Bar Council to inform its stand on the appointment of a retired judge in the poll t...

Court discharges then ACD Rajouri in alleged illegal appointment case

08/08/2024
Jammu, Aug 7: In a set-back to ACB, Special Judge Anti-corruption Rajouri-Poonch Meh-mood Chowdhary discharged Noor Alam then ACD Rajouri and 72 othe...

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