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Drugs & terrorism are two heads of the same snake: LG Sinha

ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN IN J&K TURNING INTO REVOLUTION AGAINST NARCOTICS: LG

14/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today joined 'Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign' Padyatra in Kupwara. The Lieutenant Governor also addressed a public gathering. The Lieutenant Governor said that over the past 32 days, civil and police administration struck a devastating blow to the entire drug smuggling ecosystem and this people's movement is transforming into a revolution against narcotics. "Our consistent action is crippling narco-terrorist networks. Properties worth crores have been seized, assets confiscated, and passports of 15 smugglers recommended for cancellation. Over 730 smugglers and peddlers have been arrested," the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that at the start of this campaign in April, many doubted the possibility of a mass movement against drugs and underestimated the strength of an awakened public and the impact of determined governance with citizen support. "With people's participation and massive support across ...

HP CM Sukhu meets Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon ji, lauds social welfare initiatives

14/05/2026
SHIMLA, May 13: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday met Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) chief Baba Gurinde...

SC laments lack of lane driving on roads, calls it major contributor to accidents

14/05/2026
NEW DELHI, May 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday lamented that India virtually has "no concept of lane driving", a major contributor to road acciden...

HC says regularisation cannot be claimed as matter of right outside recruitment rules

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a writ petition filed by Mohammad Amin Rather and others seeking perm...

HC grants bail to NDPS accused citing prolonged custody, slow trial

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case involving alleged recovery of 3 kilo...

HC upholds PSA detention of Pulwama man, cites threat to security of State

14/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of a Pulw-ama resident under the Jammu and K...

Six shops, house damaged in massive fire in Channi Himmat

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: A massive fire broke out in the commercial market of Channi Himmat area here on Wednesday, causing extensive damage to six shops and a...

Northern Army commander reviews security situation in Kashmir

14/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 13: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation in the Kashmir val...

Army retrieves body of a intruder near LoC in Poonch, hands over to police

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: The Ar-my on Wednesday retrieved the body of a Pakistani intruder killed during a foiled infiltration attempt along the Line of Contro...

LG Sinha reduces his convoy size to half following PM Modi’s appeal

14/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday decided to reduce his convoy size to half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app...

J&K registers over 93 pc revenue record digitisation

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: The Jam-mu and Kashmir government has achieved 93.39 per cent progress in the digitisation of revenue records, with more than 64 lakh ...

PM Modi recalls Pokhran-II tests, says India showed world it ‘cannot be bent’

14/05/2026
NEW DELHI, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invoked the legacy of the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests, saying the operation demonstrat...

J&K emerges as "High Performer" in LEADS 2025 rankings

14/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir has been recognised as a "High Performer" in the prestigious Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 ...

Centre extends CBI chief’s tenure by one more year

14/05/2026
NEW DELHI, May 13: The Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of CBI chief Praveen Sood by one more year, beyond May 24, 2026. This is his second e...

Two held for providing aid to JeM terrorists in Kishtwar

14/05/2026
JAMMU, May 13: Police on Wednesday arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of terror outfi...

Family, community bonds strongest shield against drug addiction: LG Sinha

LG announces Community Immunization, Family Fortress initiatives under anti-drug campaign

13/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign in Baramulla, engaging with citizens and...

Radha Soami Satsang Beas successor Guru visits Pouni, Bhawani, Rajouri, Doda

Hazur Ji showers grace and spiritual wisdom on lakhs

13/05/2026
KATHUA/JAMMU, May 12: The successor Master (Guru) of Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Jasdeep Singh Gill, today visited various places across Jammu & Ka...

HC recalls interim order in Jammu property dispute after caveat overlooked

13/05/2026
JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has recalled its earlier interim direction restraining parties from creating third-pa...

HC rejects bail to Shopian man in Hizbul terror conspiracy case, slams ‘forum shopping’

13/05/2026
JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the bail appeal of a Shopian resident accused in a Hizbul Mujahideen-li...

Preventive detention cannot become routine executive tool: HC

13/05/2026
JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed three preventive detention orders, observing that such powers cannot be e...

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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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104 people killed as storms and rain batter Uttar Pradesh; relief ops underway

15/05/2026
Lucknow, May 14: Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner Harikesh Bhaskar on Thursday informed that at least 104 people have lost their lives across Uttar ...

4 killed, one injured in road accident on Bundelkhand Expressway in UP’s Banda

15/05/2026
Banda (UP), May 14: Four members of a family were killed and a teenage girl critically injured after their SUV rammed into a stationary truck on the ...

4 killed, one injured in road accident on Bundelkhand Expressway in UP’s Banda

15/05/2026

SC asks Kapurs not to do anything that may affect mediation process

15/05/2026
New Delhi, May 14: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur and his wife Priya Kapur, embroiled in a d...

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...

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IAS officer trainees call on LG Manoj Sinha

15/05/2026
Srinagar, May 16: A group of six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer trainees of the 2025 batch on Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj...

Javed Rana, Javid Dar review desilting, micro irrigation works across J&K

15/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 14: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and Minister for Agriculture Production...

NEET paper leak shakes students’ faith in system: Sadhotra

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Wednesday expressed concern over alleged NEET paper leak incidents, saying such controversies have shaken the c...

CTTIK seeks cyber police station in Katra during meeting with DIG

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: A delegation of the Chamber of Tourism Trade and Indus-try Katra on Wednesday met DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma and sought establishment of a ...

DC Reasi reviews Mission YUVA, PM-SYM implementation

15/05/2026
REASI, May 14: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) to review appli...

J P World School unveils AI Educator and advanced AI Lab

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: In a first ever Artificial Intell-igence (AI) Sumit, the Jammu based J P World School on Thursday took a remarkable step toward techno...

Public Participation Essential to Achieve Swachh Survekshan Abhiyan Goals: Baru

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: The objectives of the ongoing "Swachh Survekshan Abhiyan" (Cleanliness Survey Campaign) can only be met through public cooperation and...

Raman Bhalla raises civic, political issues during Nanak Nagar visit

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: Ram-an Bhalla on Wednesday raised issues related to unemployment, inflation, civic problems and delay in restoration of full statehood...

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Remembering Sacrifice, Securing the Future

15/05/2026
The inauguration of the 'ShauryaGatha' Complex in Tangdhar is more than the unveiling of a memorial space in a border village. It is a reminder of th...

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

14/08/2025
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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
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India-Russia ties endure amid global headwinds

09/08/2025
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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...

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SC asks Kapurs not to do anything that may affect mediation process

15/05/2026
New Delhi, May 14: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur and his wife Priya Kapur, embroiled in a d...

Nine-judge SC bench reserves order on pleas pertaining to religious discrimination against women

15/05/2026
New Delhi, May 14: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Thursday reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious ...

Delhi HC questions Siddharth Varadarajan over non-disclosure of Allahabad HC order, recalls OCI relief

15/05/2026
New Delhi, May 14: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned journalist and The Wire founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan for not disclosing an A...

HC restores dismissal of ex-J&K Bank branch head in misconduct case

15/05/2026
Jammu, May 14: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a bank officer dealing with public funds occupies a position of trust and...

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 ...

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