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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 resolve. "Your future is waiting for you. Take a pledge to build brighter J&K and work with dedication. The history remembers those who dared to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality," the Lieutenant Governor said. He was addressing the youth at the 7th Annual Day Celebration of Guidance & Career Couns-elling Cell for Youth Development (GCC), GurhaSlathia in Samba. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to serve as the architects of social change and contribute towards the vision of "Viksit Bharat". "History teaches us that people who changed the world did not rely on extraordinary circumstances but extraordinary thinking. Youth are not just the hope of tomorrow; they are the greatest power of today. Young people of J&K should dare to dream big for the UT of J&K and the nation. When dreams soar high...

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...

Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists enjoy winter charm at Dal Lake

19/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 18: A cold wave continued to grip Kashmir on Sunday, with temperatures plunging below freezing in several parts of the Valley. Srinagar...

Need to erase caste from mind to end discrimination: RSS chief Bhagwat

19/01/2026
Chhatrapati Sam-bhajinagar, Jan 18: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that if caste discrimination is to be eliminated f...

Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud

19/01/2026
Jaipur, Jan 18: Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but asserted that it...

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of Republic Day

19/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 18: Security forces have intensified sanitisation and area domination exercises across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth a...

Advocates cannot seek information under RTI Act for clients' cases: CIC

19/01/2026
NEW DELHI, Jan 18: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that advocates cannot use the Right to Information (RTI) Act to seek details re...

HADP ushers a new era of Agricultural transformation

19/01/2026
JAMMU, Jan 18: For decades, agricultural interventions across the country largely followed a familiar pattern of rolling out schemes, extending subsi...

Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear plea of MP Minister Vijay Shah

18/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Janu-ary 19 a plea of Madhya Pradesh minister Kun-war Vijay Shah against a high court order...

Suspected drug peddler held in Srinagar, 1.6 kg heroin recovered

18/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 18: Police on Sunday arrested an alleged drug peddler following recovery of 1.6 kg of heroin from his possession in Munawarabad area of...

Javed Akhtar’s remarks on Rahman’s concerns not in sync with reality of Muslims: Mehbooba

18/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 18: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was contradicting the lived realities of Indian ...

Sports should be kept away from politics: LG Sinha

Sports is a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building: LG

18/01/2026
JAMMU, Jan 17: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the two-day 'National Level Sports Conference - SRIJAN', organised by Dep...

Centre committed to modernising judiciary through infrastructure, technology: Meghwal

18/01/2026
Jalpaiguri (WB), Jan 17: Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday described the inauguration of the new building of the Jalpaigur...

Northern Army commander reviews ‘operational environment’ in Kashmir valley

18/01/2026
Srinagar, Jan 17: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the "operational environment" in the Kashmir vall...

CJI Kant lays foundation of integrated court complexes for 6 UP districts

18/01/2026
Chandauli (UP), Jan 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Uttar Pradesh ...

Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign govts or corporations: SC

18/01/2026
New Delhi, Jan 17: Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign governments or corporations, the Supreme Court has said ...

Once an issue has attained finality, trial court cannot reopen or refer it to HC for clarification: HC

18/01/2026
SRINAGAR, Jan 17: The Jammu & Kashmir High Court held that once a trial court has finally decided an issue, it lacks jurisdiction to reopen, revisit,...

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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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