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AI will give speed but humans must provide direction: LG Sinha

Don’t just seek opportunities, create them: LG to Graduating Youth

15/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 14: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu today. He said the graduating students of this maiden convocation are the pioneering torchbearers of the university's tradition, and congratulated all graduates, gold medallists and their parents. Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar also graced the occasion. The Lieutenant Governor specially complimented the women students, noting that 130 of the 163 gold medals had been won by daughters. He observed that when given opportunities, daughters do not merely attain positions but redefine the meaning of achievement. He said their gold medals are badges of confidence for generations to come. "Daughters across higher-education institutions in Jammu Kashmir are writing new chapters of success in their own names," the Lieutenant Governor said. He highlighted the intellectual heritage of Jammu Kashmir and noted that Maharishi Kalhana, author ...

Govt notifies new rules for delayed birth, death registrations

15/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the J&K Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 2022, prescribing a rev-ised procedure f...

CRPF DG directs intensified counter-insurgency operations across Kashmir

15/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 14: CRPF Director General G.P. Singh on Saturday di-rected officers to intensify counter-insurgency operations across Kashmir, strength...

Graduates should emerge as innovators, value creators, not job seekers: Omar

Timely examinations, improved academic facilities vital for universities: CM

15/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the first-ever convocation of Cluster University of Jammu at Abhinav Theatre here, describ...

HC upholds 14-year jail term in Udhampur minor rape case

15/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 14: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the conviction and 14-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to a Udhampur man f...

Politics must guide society, not just win elections: Rajnath Singh

15/11/2026
Lucknow, Nov 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for the "spiritualisation of politics", saying political decisions should be guided ...

Protesters march in Kargil expressing solidarity with LAB leadership

15/11/2026
Kargil, Nov 14: Ladakh MP Hanifa Jan, along with leaders of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), led a march here to express solidarity with the Leh...

China border has become ‘more alive’, India strengthening frontier infrastructure: Jaishankar

15/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 14: India's border with China has become "more alive", requiring a much greater and sustained deployment of troops, External Affairs M...

Jammu schools to hold Class 10, 12 pre-board exams from December 3

15/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a uniform schedule for pre-board examinations of Classes 10 and 12 in a...

Class 3 student dies at Kupwara school, DC orders probe

15/11/2026
Kupwara, Nov 14: The District Adminis-tration Kupwara has ordered an enquiry into the death of a Class 3 girl student at Middle School Janbazpora in ...

U19 Asia Cup: India edge out Pakistan by 1 wicket to regain title

15/11/2026
Al Amerat (Oman), Nov 14: Late-order batters Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan held their nerves in crunch moments as India pull-ed off a stunning one-wic...

24 terrorists, 4 soldiers killed in separate clashes in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

15/11/2026
Islamabad/Peshawar, Nov 14: At least 24 terrorists and four soldiers, including an officer, were killed in separate clashes between security forces a...

Delhi Red Fort Blast: Accused Shaheen, Muzammil Shakeel deny charges of conspiracy of blast

15/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 14: The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday heard arguments on the charges on behalf of accused Muzammil Shakeel and Shaheen Saeed. They h...

Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik’s IRF for 5 years; Amit Shah says his group promotes ‘venomous ideology’

15/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 13: The Centre on Friday extended the ban on fugitive preacher Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for another five years u...

1,600 kg of suspected rotten meat recovered from railway cargo in Budgam

15/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 14: Railway Police have recovered around 1,600 kilograms of suspected rotten meat from a railway cargo train at Budgam in Jammu and Kas...

Political rivalry should never turn into personal hostility: Omar

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: Emphasising the importance of maintaining mutual respect despite differences of opinion, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla...

Key Gataru gang leaders among 10 arrested in inter-state narcotics arms bust

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: Police have busted an inter-state narcotics and illegal arms syndicate, arresting 10 persons, including key members of the Gataru gang...

Attack on CRPF post: Several suspects picked up for questioning

14/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 13: Several suspects have been picked up for questioning in the aftermath of the Kulgam attack in which three CRPF personnel were injur...

DB upholds 14-year jail term of Udhampur man convicted of raping eight-year-old niece

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the conviction and 14-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to a Udhampur man f...

HC rejects bail plea of main accused in 2020 Poonch poisoning murder case

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the bail application of the alleged main accused in a 2020 poisoning murde...

World News

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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Cal HC seeks Bengal govt’s affidavit on PIL over proposal for mid-day meal to students by ISKCON

09/07/2026
Kolkata, Jul 8: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to submit an affidavit stating its position on the proposed ...

Bangladeshi man held near Bihar-Nepal border for illegally staying in India

09/07/2026
Motihari, Jul 8: A Bangladeshi national, allegedly staying illegally in India, was arrested in Bihar's East Champaran district while attempting to cr...

Rs 35 crore assets unearthed in ex-UP ARTO’s DA case; 1.62 cr cash, 13 kg gold seized

09/07/2026
Lucknow, Jul 8: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment recovered Rs 1.62 crore in cash, 13 kg of gold, 9 kg of silver and documents linked to asse...

Delhi HC grants bail to 4 accused in Rs 200 crore extortion case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar

09/07/2026
New Delhi, Jul 8: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to 4 accused in the Rs 200 crore Extortion case under MCOCA. This case is linked to Sukesh Ch...

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI team arrives at mother-in-law Giribala Singh’s residence

29/05/2026
Bhopal, May 28: A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrived at the Bhopal residence of Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law ...

Court grants bail to 6 accused in Delhi govt scheme scam

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: A Delhi court has granted bail to six accused persons in an alleged scam linked to a Delhi government scheme, saying it is an admi...

Amar Colony shooting: Probe transferred to Delhi Crime Branch

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The investigation into the Amar Colony shooting case, where a 17-year-old boy was shot at a local eatery, was transferred to the C...

Scorching heat in UP as Banda records season-high 47.5 degrees Celsius

29/05/2026
Lucknow, May 28: Large parts of Uttar Pradesh reeled under intense heat on Thursday, with Banda emerging as the hottest place in the state at 47.5 de...

Local

Secretary RDD directs officers to expedite rural development works, ensure financial accountability

25/10/2026
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Ramesh Kumar, on Saturday directed officers to accelerate the imp...

Karra chairs preparatory meeting for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi on November 1

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday chaired a preparatory meeting at Rajiv B...

Relief Commissioner reviews development works, delivery of essential services in migrant camps

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K Dr. Arvind Karwani to review the status o...

University of Jammu holds lecture on reading, self-discipline and career success

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu, organised an extension lecture titled "Beyond the Classroom: R...

SMVDU organises national workshop on MATLAB under PM-USHA scheme

25/10/2026
KATRA, Oct 24: The School of Mathematics at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organised a two-day national workshop on "MATLAB: Hands-on Appr...

Rana calls for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act

24/10/2026
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Enviro-nment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the 3rd Regional Re...

DC Udhampur reviews Diwali arrangements, stresses eco-friendly celebrations

24/10/2026
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi today chaired a meeting with officers and civil society representatives to review arran...

NC will sweep upcoming Panchayat, ULB polls whenever held: Rattan Lal Gupta

24/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 23: Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Friday expressed confidence that his party woul...

OP-ED News

No safe haven for terrorists

09/07/2026
The successful elimination of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist ZakirGanai in a six-day operation in Shopian is a significant success for India's secur...

Stabilising the skies

04/06/2026
The Union Cabinet's decision to create aRs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund marks a significant intervention at a ti...

Trauma Care as a Constitutional Promise

29/05/2026
The Supreme Court's observation that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution marks an ...

A Relationship Tested by Perception

26/05/2026
India-United States relations have, over the last two decades, evolved from cautious engagement into one of the most significant strategic partnershi...

Counting India, digitally

20/05/2026
The response to the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Jammu and Kashmir, where more than 1.5 lakh households completed registration within thr...

Diplomacy beyond Honours

19/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, is more than a symbol...

Beyond Honours

18/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Sweden's prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross is diplomatically significant...

Beyond Diplomacy

16/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest visit to the United Arab Emirates comes at a moment of profound geopolitical uncertainty. As conflict intensifi...

Legal Section

HC upholds bail in UAPA case, dismisses UT’s appeal

Sections 10, 13 UAPA do not attract Section 43D(5) embargo; court says bail cannot become punishment before trial

09/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an appeal filed by the Union Territory challenging the grant of bail to Ghul...

HC directs timely completion of Mubarak Mandi restoration, closes PIL

25/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 24: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Government to ensure that restoration and conservation of the historic M...

HC upholds acquittal in 2002 Kathua murder case, cites contradictory testimony and flawed investigation

31/05/2026
Jammu, May 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of a Kathua resident in a 2002 murder case, observing that ser...

None can deny there is corruption in judiciary: Madras HC

29/05/2026
Chennai, May 28: Observing that none can deny there is corruption in the judiciary, the Madras high court has said that there were and are corrupt ju...

SC refers applicability of IBC moratorium sections in cheque bounce cases to 3-judge bench

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The Supreme Court has referred to a larger three-judge bench an important legal question whether the moratorium provisions of the ...

Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of advocate in alleged assault on HC intern inside court complex

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 25: A court in Jammu has rejected the anticipatory bail application of an advocate accused in an alleged assault case involving a High Cou...

HC orders fresh verification in SMVDU land acquisition case, modifies earlier judgment

21/05/2026
Jammu, May 20: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Collector Land Acquisition, Katra, to verify whether the house of late B...

HC upholds Ayush Medical Officer selection, says higher-merit candidates cannot be displaced

16/05/2026
Jammu, May 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition challenging the selection process for appointment of Medical O...

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