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Won’t let ‘Vested Interests’ prevent benefits of development from reaching people: Omar

Police and security forces will have to maintain their alert level even more: CM

22/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not allow “vested interests” to prevent the benefits of peace and development from reaching the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who “enthusias-tically” participated in the recent elections. The statement comes a day after a deadly terror attack at a tunnel constr-uction site in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal left seven people, including a doctor and six migrant labourers, dead. Talking to reporters here, Abdullah said he will ensure that no obstacles impede the flow of developmental benefits to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “The people have taken part in elections with enthusiasm with the hope that there will be improvement in their lives. We will not step back from that mission,” Abdullah said. The chief minister had gone to the SKIMS Hospital at Soura to enquire about the condition of those injured in the terror attack in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal district on Sunday night. Asked if those with vested ...

Karwa Chauth and the call that never came

22/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 21: Dressed in her finery, she waited for the phone to ring so she could break the Karwa Chauth fast she had kept for his long life. What ...

Massive combing operation launched, NIA sleuths collect evidence from site

22/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: A day after a deadly terror attack at a tunnel construction site in J-K’s Ganderbal left seven people dead, security forces on ...

Terrorists responsible will soon be neutralised: LG Sinha

22/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Monday visited the family of Shashi Abrol, who was among seven killed in a terror attack on Su...

‘Kashmir Pakistan Nahi Banega,’ let us live with dignity and succeed: Farooq

22/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday condemned the terror attack in Gagangir and said that he wants to tell the ...

SC laments attitude of HC judges not following SC reminders terms it distressing

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its concern over the thought patterns of various high court judges in the country who it obs...

HC admits PIL challenging Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate MLAs in J&K

22/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 21: A Special Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajesh Sekhri admit...

India, China agree to patrolling along LAC ‘leading to disengagement’

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: India on Monday announced it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern L...

Omar resigns from Budgam seat, retains family bastion Ganderbal

22/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from the Budgam assembly seat and retained the Ganderbal constituency, the National Conferenc...

GOC White Knight Corps reviews security in Thanamandi

22/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 21: The General-Officer-Commanding White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva on Monday reviewed security in upper reaches of Th...

Transfers and posting of Judicial Officers

22/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 21: An order was issued by Registrar General Shahzad Azeem that in the interest of administration and smooth functioning of the judici...

By 2030, we’d probably be the third largest economy: Jaishankar

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2024: The India Century on Monday said that a Goldm...

Bhutan is a very special friend: PM Modi on meeting Bhutanese PM

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay, and said that Bhutan is a very special friend of Ind...

Shah pays tributes to martyred soldiers on Police Commemoration Day

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to all the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the country at the Na...

Thank people of country who supported this: Sonam Wangchuk after ending his 16-day hunger strike

22/10/2024
NEW DELHI, Oct 21: After ending his 16-day hunger strike, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed gratitude to the people who supported the strike ...

7 including doctor killed in Ganderbal terror attack

21/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Seven people, including a local doctor, were killed and four others injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal...

Heavily armed militant killed during anti-infiltration operation along LoC in Uri

21/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: On the second day of the counter-infiltration operation, Army said that one heavily armed militant was killed along the Line of Co...

Hope Kashmir Marathon becomes one of top events in world: Omar

21/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took centre stage on Sunday as he led the way in the Kashmir Marathon, the valley’s first internat...

Record tourists’ arrival stands as a testimony to peace, progress and prosperity in J&K: LG Sinha

21/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon, a first-ever International Marathon in Jammu...

Pakistan’s ISI, terror groups attempt to exploit online platforms for recruitment efforts in J&K

21/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: In a concerning shift in tactics, Pakistan’s intelligence agency and terror groups are trying to ramp up recruitment efforts in...

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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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Chief Minister reaffirms commitment to ensuring balanced development across all districts of Jammu region

Various delegations, deputations meet CM in Jammu

20/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 19: Several delegations from various districts of Jammu region met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today at his official residence in Jammu. ...

Lieutenant Governor administers Oath of Office to Gul as Speaker pro tem

20/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha administered the Oath of Office to Shri Mubarik Gul as Speaker pro tem of Jammu & Kashmir...

Chief Justice visits Kupwara, inspects judicial infrastructure, construction works on District court complex

20/10/2024
KUPWARA, Oct 19: In order to give impetus to the Judicial Infrastructure, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chi...

Attestation-cum-passing out parade held at STC BSF Udhampur

20/10/2024
UDHAMPUR, Oct 19: A grand Attestation-cum-passing out Parade was held today at the Subs-idiary Training Centre BSF Roun Domel, Dhar Road Udhampur dis...

Lt Governor meets Winner & Runner-up teams of Legends League Cricket

18/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Lieutenant Gove-rnor Shri Manoj Sinha today met the Winner and Runner-up teams of Legends League Cricket-2024. The final match was ...

Judicial Officers of Pulwama felicitate Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan

18/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Judicial Officers of Pulw-ama today felicitated Justice Tashi Rabstan on his elevation as the Chief Justice of High Court of Ja...

DC Jammu reviews preparations for annual Jhiri Mela

18/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 17: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the annual Jhiri Mela. The me...

Balwant felicitates Chairman and Director IIT Jammu for promoting local culture

18/10/2024
Jammu, Oct 17: Director Natrang felicitated Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu for the promotion of a...

OP-ED News

Digital Battlefronts: Countering Online Recruitment

21/10/2024
The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing use of digital platforms for recruitment by Pa...

A step towards healing and progress

20/10/2024
The recent decision to summon the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on November 4 in Srinagar represents a pivotal moment in the region's ongoin...

A new era of governance in Jammu and Kashmir

19/10/2024
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent commitment to transparency and accountability ma...

A crucial step towards Justice Reform

18/10/2024
The Union Home Ministry's recent directive urging states and union territories to tackle the pressing issue of overcrowding in jails is a pivotal dev...

Balancing festive cheer and economic realities

17/10/2024
The Centre's decision to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 3 percentage points for Central Government employees and pensioners is a timely and str...

Strengthening Defense Ties - India’s Strategic Acquisition of Predator Drones

16/10/2024
India's recent procurement of 31 Predator drones from the United States marks a pivotal moment in its defense modernization efforts, underscoring the...

Celebrating Cinematic Diversity at the International Film Festival

15/10/2024
As the International Film Festival of Srinagar prepares to captivate audiences from November 20 to 23, it heralds a momentous occasion in the cultura...

A New Chapter for Jammu and Kashmir

14/10/2024
The revocation of President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir represents a critical juncture in the region's political evolution. This development, followi...

Legal Section

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...

Court grants 10 days police custody of revenue official who caught red-handed by CBI

31/05/2024
Jammu, May 30: Special Judge CBI Cases Jammu Bala Joyti granted 10 days police remand of Mohd Ishaq Bhatt who was caught red-handed by the CBI while ...

Suspension is not a punishment as it is neither punitive nor stigmatic: CAT

09/05/2024
Jammu, May 8: Central Administr-ative Tribunal holds that Suspension is not a punishment as it is neither punitive nor stigmatic. It is generally don...

HC stays proceeding in defamation complaint filed by Dharamarth Trust against its Ex-Employees

02/05/2024
Jammu, May 1: Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed the proceedings before the Court of 'City Judge' Srina...

Court rejects bail in murder case

26/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 24: Additional Sessions Judge Doda Amarjeet Singh Lageh rejected the bail application Davinder Kumar who was facing trial in murder case. ...

HC grants final opportunity to comply judgement of DIG RP Range to appear in person

24/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 23: Justice Sanjeev Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dealing with a contempt petition, granted one last and final oppo...

HC upholds PSA of Lady Dru Pedller

23/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 22: Justice Sanjeev Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the detention under PSA of Priya Devi aka Priya 54 years lady in...

HC upholds conviction in corruption case after 19 years

23/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 22: Justice Sanjay Dhar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court one of oldest conviction appeal and upheld the conviction of Mohd Sadiq w...

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