36 Amarnath pilgrims injured after 5 buses collide in Ramban; rejoin yatra after treatment

06/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 5: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims, hailing from different states, suffered minor injuries when five buses slammed into each other in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The buses were part of a convoy headed for the Pahalgam base camp of the pilgrimage in south Kashmir from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar. All the injured persons rejoined the yatra after receiving treatment at the Ramban district hospital. The accident took place near Chanderkote, along the Jammu...

Lieutenant Governor issues directives on pilgrims’ safety

06/07/2025
SRINAGAR, Jul 5: There was a minor accident at Chanderkote when a Pahalgam bound vehicle collided with other stationary vehicles due to brake failure. 36 pilgrims had received minor injuries. They were discharged after preliminary treatment and now on their way to holy cave. The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said, "By the blessings of Lord Shiva, all the devotees are safe. Our priority is the safety of all pilgrims. Directed the officials concerned to implement comprehensive safety meas...

Merit will never be compromised: CJI Gavai

06/07/2025
Mumbai, Jul 5: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai reaffirmed the Supreme Court's commitment to transparency in judicial appointments during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Bombay Bar Association. He emphasised that the court is working to dispel the perception that the Supreme Court is "CJI-centric." Speaking at the Bombay High Court in an event organised by the Bombay Bar Association, CJI Gavai highlighted ongoing efforts to ens-ure a more inclusive and transparent appointment pro...

PM Modi lands in Argentina, to hold talks with President Milei

06/07/2025
Buenos Aires, Jul 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit during which he will hold talks with Argentina's President Javier Milei. PM Modi said his visit will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. In a post on X, he said, "Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I'm eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him." Official Spokesperson of the ...

Trinidad & Tobago extends full support to India for UNSC permanent membership

06/07/2025
Port of Spain, Jul 5: India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation, KamlaPersad-Bissessar. In the meeting held on Friday, Prime Minister Modi announced a decision by India to issue Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards up to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora of Trinidad and Tobago, wher...

Dr Jitendra holds public durbar, announces AIIMS Jammu Outreach Centre for Basohli

06/07/2025
BASOHLI, Jul 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today held a nearly three-hour long Public Durbar at Basohli in district Kathua, as part of his continued outreach efforts to engage directly with citizens and local representatives , not only at district level bit also at Tehsil, block and Panchayat level. The entire district admi...

Government reduces toll charges by up to 50% on National Highways with bridges, tunnels

06/07/2025
New Delhi, Jun 5: The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of National Highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling cost for motorists. User charges at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH Fee Rules, 2008. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made amendment to 2008 rules and notified a new method or formula for calculating toll charges. "The rate of fee ...

India’s First National Cooperative University to end Nepotism in Sector, Training Vacuum: Shah

06/07/2025
ANAND, Jul 5: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said India's upcoming first national university for the cooperative sector in Gujarat will work to end nepotism as only trained persons will get jobs in this sector in the future. Shah was addressing a gathering at the campus of Anand Agriculture University after laying the foundation stone of TribhuvanSahkari University (TSU) on the premises of the adjoining Water and Land Management Institute. The university has been na...

In over 70 years, Srinagar records highest July temperature at 37.4 degrees

06/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 5: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday surpassed the previous records of over 70 years by witnessing the season's highest temperature at 37.4 degree Celsius. Travel packages to Jammu According to details available with news agency -Kashmir News Observer (KNO), at 37.4 degree Celsius, Srinagar has recorded the highest July temperature since 1953. It is also the 3rd highest July temperature since 1892," an independent weather forecaster, Faizan Arif ...

Devotees depart from Nunwan Base Camp for Amarnath Yatra

06/07/2025
Pahalgam, Jul 5: A large number of devotees departed from Nunwan Base Camp on Saturday to begin their spiritual journey toward the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, located in the snow-clad Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir. As the yatra progressed smoothly under tight security and improved facilities, pilgrims expressed their joy and faith. While speaking to ANI, one of the pilgrims, Rajesh Giri, said, "I am barefoot. I have been barefoot for the last 40 years since birth... I am going to Shri Ama...

Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch

06/07/2025
Mendhar/Jammu, Jul 5: Security forces on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in Poonch district and recovered arms and ammunition, officials said. The hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by police and Army in Surankote forests, they said. No one was arrested in the operation. The security forces recovered three hand grenades, 14 rounds of AK assault rifle, six pistol rounds, a wire cutter, a multi-purpose knife, a multi-data cable connector, five pencil cells, an iron rod an...

Several illegal structures demolished

06/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 5: Several illegally-built structures, allegedly used for cattle smuggling, were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive here on Saturday, officials said. The drive was jointly conducted by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and police in the Khanpura area of Nagrota on the city outskirts, they added. The officials said police have arrested three cattle smugglers -- Babur Chaudhary, ZakirHussain and Bashir Ahmed Kichloo -- & rescued 34 animals that were being transported il...

Child protection framework remains “disjointed”, needs fundamental shift: SC Judge

06/07/2025
Hyderabad, Jul 5: The child protection framework in the country remains disjointed and under-equipped, and what is needed is a fundamental shift-one that sees the child not as a passive witness in a criminal trial, but as a person in urgent need of sustained and holistic care, Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant said on Saturday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the State-Level Meet 2025 on POCSO, Justice Kant added that the work is far from complete until children experience meaningful...

6,900 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir

06/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 5: Braving heavy rain, a fresh batch of over 6,900 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Saturday to pay a visit to the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Hima-layas, officials said. About 30,000 pilgrims have prayed at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine since July 3 when the 38-day annual yatra commenced from the twin tracks in Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district. The fourth batch of 6,979 pilgrims -- 5,196 men, 1,427 women, 24 children, 331 sad...

India to gift 2000 laptops to school students in Trinidad and Tobago, extends OCI Card facility up to 6th generation: MEA

06/07/2025
Port of Spain, Jul 5: During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of key announcements to boost ties between both nations, including gifting of 2000 laptops to school students and extension of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards facility up to 6th generation of Indian diaspora members Addressing a MEA press briefing, Secretary (South) NeenaMalhotra listed the announcements, "..Firstly, extension of OCI Card facility up to 6th generation of Indian di...

Police attaches property in Srinagar acquired through proceeds linked to terror activities

06/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 5: Police on Saturday atta-ched a property allegedly acquired through illegal proceeds linked to terrorist activities here, an official said. According to police, the attachment was carried out under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with an FIR registered at Khanyar police station. In a decisive move against the terror ecosystem and to dismantle its supporting infrastructure, Srinagar police has attached a residential property ...

J&K to host maiden National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference on July 7, 8

06/07/2025
SRINAGAR, Jul 5: In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmir's tourism profile, the Union Ministry for Tourism is organising two day Tourism Secretaries' Conference of all States and Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 7th and 8th July 2025, for the fist time in Jammu & Kashmir. The national event will bring together the Tourism Secretaries and Heads from across the country for high-level deliberations on collaborative policy-making and s...

Proud to see our daughters breaking barriers and achieving success in Agricultural Science and Technology: LG Sinha

05/07/2025
SRINAGAR, Jul 4: Lieutenant Gove-rnor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, ShriShivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the l...

CJI Gavai assures ‘complete transparency’ in collegium system; says no compromise on merit

05/07/2025
Mumbai, Jul 4: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Friday assured to infuse "complete transparency" in the collegium system of appointment of judges, wherein merit will never be compromised and all sections of society will get representation. The CJI, who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India last month, was speaking at the Bombay High Court in an event organised by the Bombay Bar Association to honour his elevation to the highest judicial position in the country. CJI Gavai sa...

India actively working on creating comprehensive database of Girmitiya community: PM Modi

05/07/2025
Port of Spain, Jul 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community, documenting the villages and cities in India from which their ancestors migrated, identifying the places where they have settled, studying and preserving the legacy of the Girmitiya ancestors, and working to organise World Girmitiya Conferences regularly. While addressing Indian community members in Port of Spain on Thursday (local time), P...

PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest civilian honour

05/07/2025
Port of Spain, Jul 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. This is the 25th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a country. In a special ceremony at the Pre-sident's House, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred upon Prime Minister Modi the highest national award of Trinidad and Tobago for his statesm-anship, for ...

Search for terrorists in Kishtwar enters day 3, cordon strengthened

05/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 4: A search operation by security forces to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Kishtwar district entered the third day on Friday, with additional deployment made in the area to reinforce the cordon, officials said. The operation follows an encounter that broke out between the terrorists and the security forces in the heavily forested Kanzal Mandu area of the Kuchal-Chatroo belt on Wednesday. The encounter broke out when police, assisted by Army and CRPF, launched a cor...

Amarnath Yatra: 6,400 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir

05/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 4: The third batch of over 6,400 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in two separate convoys on Friday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. About 14,000 pilgrims have prayed at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine since Thursday when the 38-day annual yatra commenced from Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district - the two conventional tracks -, officials said. The third batch of 6,411 pilgrims - 4,723 men...

HC quashes FIR against then MS SMHS Hospital, Srinagar in corruption case

05/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 4: Justice Sanjay Dharof Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the FIR NO 28/2010 registered by VOK against then Medical Supt SMHS Hospital. As per the impugned FIR, a Joint Surprise Check (JSC) was conducted into the allegations of misappropriation of public revenue by Shri Mohammad Amin Nazki Cashier and other officers/officials of SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, during the period 01.04.2007 to 16.03.2010. During the JSC, it was found that public revenue was collected by the offi...

I urge everyone to come and see Kashmir: Shivraj Chouhan in Valley

05/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 4: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday appealed to the general public to visit Jammu and Kashmir, the region recently hit by several terror killings. "I want to tell the public that the people here are waiting to welcome with their hearts filled with love and warmth. So, come here without fear and set a new example of love and brotherhood." Chouhan said. The agriculture and rural development minister was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the sixth convocatio...

Centre clears appointment of two advocates as Bombay High Court Judges

05/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 4: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Advocates Gautam Ashwin Ankhad and Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court. The notification, issued under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, stated that the President has approved their appointments for a two-year term, effective from the date they assume office, in order of seniority. The recommendation for their elevation was made by the Supreme Cour...

Govthikes CDF to Rs 4 Croreper MLA

05/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an amendment to the Constituency Develop-ment Fund (CDF) Scheme, enhancing the annual allocation to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Rs 300 lakh to Rs 400 lakh starting the financial year 2025-26. A Government Order issued by the Finance Department read, "In continuation to Government order No. 76-FD of 2025 Dated: 10/3/2025, sanction is hereby accorded to the following amendments in the existing guidelines on Constitue...

Thousands of students will be affected: SC refuses plea challenging NEET-UG 2025 results

05/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 4: The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition challenging the NEET-UG 2025 results due to an alleged error in one of the questions. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha & R Mahadevan said it had dismissed a similar petition two days ago and it can't deal with individual examinations. "We have dismissed identical matters. We agree there might be multiple correct answers. But we cannot interfere in an exam which is given by lakhs of candidates. It's not an individu...

PM Modi-led BJP govt provided vaccine to 130 crore Indians: Amit Shah

05/07/2025
Pune, Jul 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, praised the PM Modi-led BJP government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting India's achievements in manufacturing vaccines and protecting its citizens. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Poona Lifespace International in Pune, Shah said, "When we faced the biggest pandemic of the century, India was one of the first countries to manufacture a vaccine. PM Modi-led BJP government provided vaccine to 130 crore Indians and protected ...

Congress seeks debate on full gamut of India-China relations in monsoon session of Parliament

05/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 4: Noting that a senior Army officer has reve-aled some details of the "extraordinary ways" by which China helped the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday that the party would press for a discussion on full gamut of India-China relations during the monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 21. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said the Modi government must agree to such a discussion so that a consensus can be built for a collec...

Crime Branch presents chargesheet against fraudsters

05/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 4: Jammu Crime Branch today presented charge-sheet against two notorious fraudsters for duping the complainant on pretext of providing job by posing as employees of the High Court. He also provided a fake appointment order falsely claimed to be issued from the office of the Registrar General of the High Court. Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch, Benam Tosh said that the charge sheet has been filed in the Passenger Tax Court Jammu against two notorious fraudsters, namely M...

SC refuses to entertain HDFC Bank CEO’s plea challenging FIR by Lilavati Trust

05/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 4: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan challenging an FIR of cheating and fraud registered against him on a complaint by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs the prominent Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan noted that the matter was already listed for hearing on July 14 before the Bombay High Court. "We are not inclined to entertain the matter. We will no...

Jaishankar set to visit China for SCO meet, his first since 2020 military standoff

05/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 4: External Affairs Mini-ster S Jaishankar is set to visit China around July 13 to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Coop-eration Organisation (SCO), people familiar with the matter said on Friday. It would be Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties between the two countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The external affairs minister is likely to travel to Beijing for talks with hi...

Strong India will contribute to more stable and prosperous world: PM Modi in address to Ghana Parliament

04/07/2025
Accra, Jul 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world as he pushed for credible and effective reforms in global governance in the wake of changing circumstances. In his address to the Parliament in Ghana, Modi also said that progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South. "In these times of global uncertainty, India's democratic stability shines as a ray of hope. India's rapid progress is a catalyst for g...

PM Modi conferred Ghana’s national honour

04/07/2025
Accra, Jul 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship & influential global leadership". Modi received the award on Wednesday from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. "Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the prime minister said on X. In his acceptance speech, Modi said the award was a matter of great pride and honour for...

Two terrorist associates arrested in Tral; explosive substance & ammunition recovered

04/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 3: Security forces has arrested two militant associates from Awantipora sub-district of Jammu and Kash-mir and recovered explosive substance, ammunition from their possession, police said today. They said Awantipora Police, along with Army's 42 Rashtriya Rifles, and CRPF's 180 battalion arrested the duo at a checkpoint established at Wagad crossing in Tral. The two were identified as Umer Mohi-ud-Din Bhat of Nader Tral and Shakeel Ahmad Sheikh of Kuchmulla Tral. "During search, ...

Search operation underway in Kishtwar

04/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 3: A search operation was underway on Thursday to track down two to three terrorists hiding in a forested area of Kishtwar district, officials said. The cordon and search operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested KanzalMandu area of the Kuchal-Chatroo belt on Wednesday night. The operation is bac-ked by drones and sniffer dogs, with the cordon further strengthened by additional reinforcements. As per unconfirmed re...

Supreme Court Collegium tightens judge selection process, intensifies scrutiny of candidates

04/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jul 3: The Supreme Court Collegium has intensified its scrutiny of candidates being considered for High Court judgeship. The change in approach comes in the wake of the ongoing controversy around Justice Yashwant Varma and allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence. The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath has been holding meetings and interviews with candidates since Tuesday, July 1 to fill up vacancies in va...

Amarnath Yatra begins as pilgrims set out for cave shrine in Kashmir

04/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 3: The first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims set off Thursday from the Baltal and Nunwan base camps towards the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The yatra started early in the morning from the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route. Pilgrims left from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag, & Baltal base camp in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal, at the first light of the d...

SC collegium recommends appointment of 3 judicial officers as Delhi HC judges

04/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 3: The Supr-eme Court collegium has approved a proposal for the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai, at its meeting held on July 1 and 2, okayed the names of Shail Jain, Madhu Jain and Vinod Kumar as judges of the Delhi High Court. The collegium also approved a proposal for the appointment of 10 judicial officers as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. These judicial o...

Justice Sanjeev inaugurates Legal Aid Clinic & Free Medical Camp for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris at Pahalgam

04/07/2025
ANANTANG, Jul 3: In a momentous step towards strengthening access to justice and healthcare, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, inaugurated a Legal Aid Clinic and Free Medical Camp at the Court Complex, Pahalgam, for the benefit of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris and the local population. Addressing the gathering, Justice Sanjeev Kumar underlined the dual commitment of the Legal Services Authorities t...

HC quashes detention under PITNDPS of two ladies

04/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 3: Justice Rahul Bharti of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the detention under PITNDPSA of Asha Bibi and Neelam Devi. While quashing the detention order of Asha Devi, Justice Rahul Bharti observed that mere placing of an order of rejection on the file of a detention record is not be taken as a fact that the said consideration order has been conveyed and communicated to the petitioner and that is reason that in his counter affidavit, the respondent No. 2 - Divisional co...

Supreme Court modifies HC order imposing Rs 1 Lakh cost on Union Govt officers for delayed appeal in NDPS Case

04/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 3: The Supreme Court today refused to set aside a Calcutta High Court order which imposed cost on the Union Government for its delay in filing an appeal against acquittal under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). The Court however modified the order to say that the cost should be deposited by the Union government and not the officers involved in the making and filing of the appeal (as directed by the High Court). Further, the Court reduced the quantum of the c...

Rifleman injured in accidental firing incident in Baramulla

04/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 3: A rifleman of the Indian Army sustained a gunshot injury in Baramulla district last night, after his weapon accidentally misfired, officials said. They said the soldier suffered a gunshot wound to his right foot due to the misfire. The incident occurred during a night ambush laid by Army near Butapatri. The soldier was immediately provided first aid and later evacuated to the Army's 92 Base hospital for advanced medical care. His condition is reported to be stable, officials...

SC upholds compulsory retirement of UP judicial officer

04/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea against an order upholding the compulsory retirement of a judicial officer in Uttar Pradesh. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and K Vinod Chandran was hearing the officer's plea. The judicial officer, who was initially appointed as a munsif/civil judge (junior division) in March 2001, was compulsorily retired from service by the state government in November 2021. The officer challenged the state decision in the Allahabad High Co...

SIA carries out searches in Anantnag in connection with non-local’s killing last year

04/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 3: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted search operations at the premises of two suspects in Anatnag district on Thursday in connection with the killing of a non-local man last year. "The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted targeted search operations at the premises of two suspects within the jurisdiction of the Bijbehara police station. The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on Apri...

Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin from July 21

04/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 3: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the Monsoon session of the Parliament will begin on July 21 and continue till August 21. Rijiju on Wednesday said that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government's proposal to convene the Session while highlighting that no Parliament sittings will be held on August 13 and 14 due to Independence Day celebrations. In a post on X, Union Minister KirenRijiju wrote, "The Hon'ble President of India has ...

Farmers sinking deeper into debt, no guarantee of MSP: Rahul Gandhi

04/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jul 3: LokSabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that farmers are sinking "deeper" into debt every day and stated that this system is "killing" farmers quietly, but relentlessly, while Modiji who promised to "double" farmer's income is "busy" watching his own PR spectacle. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi cited a media report that claimed 767 farmers in Maharashtra have taken their own lives in just three months. "Imagine... in just 3 months, 767 farmers in Maharash...

India in touch with US on proposed Bill to impose 500 pc tariff on countries importing Russian oil

04/07/2025
Washington, Jul 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has conveyed to the United States its concerns about a proposal to impose 500 percent tariffs on countries buying oil from Russia, asserting "we will cross the bridge when we come to it". Dr Jaishankar said at a press conference here last night that any development in the US Congress that affects India, is of interest to New Delhi. He was commenting on the US proposal to impose 500 percent tariff on countries buying oil from...

Elated locals welcome pilgrims weeks after Pahalgam terror attack

03/07/2025
Pahalgam, Jul 2: The people of South Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Wednesday, weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, mostly tourists, after religious profiling. The 45-day pilgrimage will commence on July 3. The pilgrims were received with warmth and enthusiasm at the Navyug Tunnel in Qazigund as they made their way toward the holy shrine. Locals line up at the tunnel early in the morning. While speaking to ANI about the positiv...

Security tightened along Jammu-Srinagar Highway as Amarnath Yatra begins

03/07/2025
JAMMU, Jul 2: Security has been heightened along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) as the Shri Amarnath Yatra commenced on Wedn-esday. The first batch of pilgrims was flagged by Jammu and Kashmir Lieute-nant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha. The official start of the Yatra will take place on July 3, with pilgrims travelling via both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Before the flag-off, LG Sinha offered prayers at the YatriNiwas base camp in Jammu. As the pilgrims began their journey, the air...

Quad nations strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, call for perpetrators, organisers to be brought to justice

03/07/2025
Washington/New Delhi, Jul 2: The Quad nations, comprising India, US, Japan and Australia, condemned in the strongest terms the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack and called for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay and urged all UN Member States to cooperate actively in this regard. A joint statement issued at the end of the meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington, the Foreign Ministers, including External ...

DB stays writ court order to repatriate 63-Year-Old woman deported to Pakistan after Pahalgam attack

03/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 2: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice RajneshOswal stayed the order of Writ Court whereby writ Court had directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to repatriate a 63-year-old Pakistani-origin woman, who was deported following the Pahalgam attack. This direction has been passed in a LPA filed by Union of India Through Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs challenging the order of Writ Court dated June 6, 202...

PM Modi embarks on 5-nation visit, says India committed to BRICS

03/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies as he left on a week-long visit to five countries, including Brazil where he will attend the bloc's meeting. "Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order," he said in his departure statement. During the week-long travel, the PM will visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Braz...

Man found with sharp weapon at hotel, nabbed

03/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 2: A man was arrested from a hotel with a sharp-edged weapon during a check in Jammu City on Wednesday, an officer said. A heightened vigil has been on in the Union Territory as the annual Amarnath Yatra goes underway, and the hotel raid was part of it. "As part of enha-nced security arrangements in the wake of the Amarnath Yatra, police have been coducting intensified checking operations across hotels, lodges, and vulnerable spots falling under their jurisdiction," a police officer...

Retired from government service, not from service to nation: Dr Jitendra

03/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jul 2: In a significant move aimed at reducing pension-related legal disputes & ensuring swifter justice for India's growing population of retired government employees, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today, while chairing the first-ever "National Workshop on Pension Litigation" organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare at Vigyan Bhawan here, said that in no case should the vital energies of our elder citizens be allowed to be consumed inconsequentially for a...

Copyright infringement: SC exempts filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh from appearing in Jharkhand court

03/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 2: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted exemption to filmmaker SujoyGhosh from app-earing personally before a Jharkhand court in a copyright infringement case over his movie Kahaani 2. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan issued notice to the Jharkhand government on Ghosh's plea to quash the case pending before the court of chief judicial magistrate Hazaribagh. Ghosh challenged an April 22 order of the Jharkhand High Court refusing to quash the proceedings pending...

SC allows M3M Group plea for substitution of provisionally attached property

03/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 2: The Supreme Court has allowed realty firm M3M Group's plea for substitution of the provisionally attached property by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan, however, said the substitution of the property would be subject to nine conditions as suggested by ED. "We have heard Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, senior counsel appearing for the petitioner and considered the matter in detail. The p...

Five springs sealed to prevent spread of gastroenteritis, diarrhoea in Rajouri

03/07/2025
Rajouri/Jammu, Jul 2: Five springs were sealed after gastroenteritis and diarrhoea claimed two lives and rendered scores of others sick in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir over the past week, officials said on Wednesday. The springs located in DharSakri village of Kotranka sub-division were sealed as a precautionary measure after two of these tested positive for E-Coli, a group of bacteria that can cause infections in the gut, urinary tract and other parts of the body, the officials said....

Akashvani Srinagar launches audio studio dedicated to Amarnath Yatra

03/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 2: Akashvani Srinagar ina-ugurated a state-of-the-art audio studio on We-dnesday dedicated exc-lusively to the special transmission of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY). According to a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the new facility has been set up to provide seamless and high-quality broadcast services to the 'yatris' (pilgrims) and listeners across the globe during the Yatra period. The studio was formally inaugurated by Gurbinder Singh, Deputy Directo...

India’s digital decade, next 10 years will be more transformative: PM Modi

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a blog titled "A Decade of Digital India" on his official LinkedIn handle, celebrating 10 years of the Digital India mission. He described how India has transformed from limited internet access and digital services in 2014 to becoming a global leader in digital technology in 2024. PM Modi said that earlier, people doubted if Indians could use technology well. But the government trusted the people and used technology to bridge the gap betwe...

Criminal laws framed to ensure citizens’ rights protected, criminals don’t escape: Amit Shah

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday termed the enactment of three new criminal laws as the biggest reform in Independent India and said the Narendra Modi government framed them in such a way that all rights of citizens are protected and no criminal goes unpunished. Addressing an event marking one year of the rolling out of the three criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Shah ...

Court grants seven days police remand of Patwari in trap case

02/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 1: Addi-tional Sessions Judge Anti-corruption Kathua Parv-een Pandoh granted seven days police remand of Liaquat Ali, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Thuthay Chak Tehsil Hiranagar, District Kathua, who was caught red handed by the ACB while accepting Rs 30,000 as bribe money. Today accused namely Liaqual Ali S/O Ghulam Mohd. R/O Kishanpur Dungara Tchsil Blllawar District Katluia. presently posted as Patwari Patwar Halqa Sanyal with additional charge of Halqa Thuthay Chafe has been produced be...

Special cell, toll-free number for terror victim families; reopen buried cases, orders LG

02/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 1: A special cell and a toll-free number will be established in the secretariat of Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor for addressing the concerns of the families of terror victims and to bring the culprits to justice. Chairing a high-level meeting on Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also directed deputy commissioners and SSPs to reopen terror cases which were "deliberately" buried. The development comes days after Sinha met the family members of some of the Kashmiri c...

Pakistani state up to its eyeballs in cross-border terror: EAM Jaishankar

02/07/2025
New York/New Delhi, Jul 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said it is very clear that the Pakistani state is "up to its eyeballs" in cross-border terrorism, and India has made its message "pretty clear" to Islamabad that it will exercise the right to defend its people. "We are now moving to a policy of no impunity. We will not accept that the terrorists are proxies and somehow, therefore, the state is not culpable. I mean, we think it's very clear the Pakistani state is up to its ey...

Pilgrims make beeline for Amarnath yatra registration

02/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 1: Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the country flocked to Jammu on Tuesday as the administration started on-the-spot registration of devotees for the Amarnathyatra. The yatra to the 3,880-metre shrine in south Kashmir Himalyas will formally begin on July 3. The 38-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks-- the traditional 48-km long Nunwan-Pahalam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district-- on July 3. "On-the-spot r...

DB sets-aside life-imprisonment of husband for murdering wife

02/07/2025
Jammu, Jul 1: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice ShahzadAzeem set-aside life-imprisonment of one Maan Chand who was convicted by the Trial Court for murdering his wife Kanta Devi on suspicious that in his absence, deceased had developed extra-marital relations. The accused alleged to have also warned and counseled the deceased, but the deceased did not mend her ways. Division Bench after hearing both the sides observed that In...

Cabinet approves Rs 1.07 lakh cr Employment Linked Incentive scheme to create 3.5 cr jobs in 2 years

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: The central government on Tuesday approved an Employment Linked Incentive scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.07 lakh crore to create 3.5 crore jobs over the next two years through social security schemes run by the retirement fund body EPFO. The ELI scheme to support job generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector, was approved by the Union Cabinet in a meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, In...

Srinagar records hottest June in 46 years; second hottest since 1892

02/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 1: With hot and humid conditions expected to persist over the next three days, Srinagar has recorded its hottest June since 1978 - making it the second hottest June ever recorded since temperature observations began in 1892. According to Indep-endent Weather observer, Faizan Arif, the average maximum temperature for June 2025 stood at 31.0°C, while the mean minimum settled at 18.2°C, resulting in an overall average temperature of 24.6°C. The only hotter June on record for the cit...

2020 J&K recruitment scam: ACB traces money trail, identifying touts

02/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 1: Six months after registering a case over alleged irregularities in the 2020 recruitment for the Fire & Em-ergency Services (F&ES) Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today said the probe was now focused on identifying wrongly selected candidates & tracing the money trail linked to the scam. In a statement, the ACB said that following a complaint, it had conducted a preliminary verification through Police Station Central ACB J&K, which revealed irregu...

Eight years of GST in Jammu and Kashmir; A Journey of Economic Integration and Growth

02/07/2025
JAMMU, Jul 1: The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced across India on July 1, 2017, marked a transformative shift in the country's indirect tax regime, replacing a complex web of central and state taxes with a unified, consumption-based tax system. In Jammu and Kash-mir, the implementation of GST faced distinct challenges but has since played a pivotal role in fostering economic integration and growth. Unlike other states, J&K required specific legislative measures to adopt the Central G...

SC introduces reservation for apex court staff

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: In a first, the Supreme Court has introduced a formal reservation policy for the direct appointment and promotion of its staffers belonging to scheduled castes & scheduled tribes. The decision was communicated in a circular issued on June 24 to all Supreme Court employees. "As per the directions of the Competent Author-ity, it is to notify for the in-formation of all concerned that the Model Reservation Roster & Register has been uploaded on the Supnet (internal email networ...

India asks Pakistan to expedite release of Indian prisoners in its custody

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: India on Tuesday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 159 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in view of completion of their jail terms. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 26 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Paki-stan's custody, who are believed to be Indian, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. India made the request in the context of the exchange of lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen ...

In public life, one has to give up comforts to help people: President

02/07/2025
Gorakhpur, Jul 1: President Droupadi Mu-rmu while inaugurating the Mahayogi Guru Gor-akhnath AYUSH Unive-rsity here on Tuesday said this is a milestone in the development of medical education & medical services, not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in the entire country. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University is an impressive modern center of our rich ancient traditions. She was happy to note that the advanced facilities developed at the U...

Indian Navy rescues 14 crew members from burning vessel in North Arabian Sea

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy rescued 14 Indian crew members onboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the North Arabian Sea. In the early hours of June 29, INS Tabar, which was on a mission-based deployment, received a Mayday distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6. The vessel reported a major fire outbreak in its engine room while operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, an In...

Vikram Sahay appointed J&K, Ladakh Chief Commissioner of Income Tax

02/07/2025
Srinagar, Jul 1: Vikram Sahay, a 1992-batch IRS officer, has been appointed as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Sahay, currently serving as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax for J-K and Ladakh since September 2024, has been promoted as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, the Press Information Bureau said in a release on Tuesday. A senior bureaucrat with experience in key positions across the country, Sahay has led important initiativ...

Government launches Employment Linked Incentive Scheme to help first-time workers and employers

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to promote job creation and improve social security on Tuesday. According to the cabinet briefing, the scheme is designed to help both first-time workers and employers, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, with a total budget of Rs 1 lakh crore. Out of this, 1.92 crore...

PM Modi to address Parliaments of Ghana, Namibia, Trinidad & Tobago during 5-nation visit: MEA

02/07/2025
New Delhi, Jul 1: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5-nation visit, senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the Prime Minister will address the parliaments of Ghana, Namibia and Trinidad & Tobago. In a special briefing on Monday, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER) said that in Ghana, the visit is taking place after 30 years. The visit will see delegation-level talks during which the bilateral relations will be reviewed, and also discuss various ways to strengthen and...

Lieutenant Governor visits Baltal, reviews preparedness ahead of Amarnath Yatra

01/07/2025
SRINAGAR, Jun 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the preparedness ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji annual pilgrimage, scheduled to commence on July 03. At Baltal, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the Camp officials and reviewed the arrangements for healthcare, power, communication, water supply, sanitation, food, lodging, weather forecasting, traffic management, surveillance and maintenance of track, security grid and emergency services. T...

We do not fear terrorists: Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route despite shadow of April 22 carnage

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: Defying apprehen-sions of the horrific April 22 terror Pahalgam attack casting a shadow on the Amarnath Yatra this year, hundreds of pilgrims from various parts of the country lined up at the registration centre here on the first day. "Bullets and bombs cannot stop us from having Baba Barfani's darshan," said Mumbai resident Devakar Kadam, who will embark on his 11th pilgrimage to the cave shrine this time. The Saraswati Dham registration centre, near the Jammu railway stat...

Captured Pak national identified as terrorist guide, interrogation on

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: A Pakistani national arrested along the Line of Control (LoC) near Jammu and Kashmir's border districts of Poonch and Rajouri while attempting to infiltrate into India is a terrorist guide, officials said on Monday. Mohammed Arif was leading a group of four Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists into the Indian side when he was overpowered and arrested by alert Army troops on Sunday afternoon. The terrorists with him jumped from a steep cliff and returned to the Pakistani side with i...

Amarnath Yatra: Jammu Police intensifies security grid, increases check points

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: Ahead of 38-day-long Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July two with flagging off of first batch from Yatri Niwas Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Police has significantly bolstered the security arrangements by establishing joint check-points at multiple strategic locations across the district. These checkpoints have been set up in coordination with paramilitary forces to ensure a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience. An official said that the joint checkpoints are operational rou...

DB grants time to apprise court for constitution of commission for protection of Child Rights

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: In a Public Interest Litigations (PILs) have been filed in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court concerning the establishment and functioning of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in the Union Territory, Today when the matter was taken-up for hearing Senior Additional Advocate General A.R. Malik, with reference to the averment made in para 7 of the status report dated May 29, 2025, submits that the process as regards the scrutiny of the applications, received by ...

CRPF intensifies surveillance, deploys K-9, tightens security in key areas ahead of Amarnath Yatra

01/07/2025
UDHAMPUR, Jun 30: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin on July 3, CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) has rolled out a robust multi-layered security plan along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), to ensure safety and security of the pilgrims. Jammu-Srinagar Highway is one of the vital routes for thousands of pilgrims. The CRPF has intensified surveillance, deployed K-9 (dog) squads alongside its personnel along the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a key route used...

Five petitioners urge SC to set early deadline for Centre to restore statehood in J&K

01/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jun 30: Five petitioners including a former Union Home Secretary, retired defence officers, and a government-appointed interlocutor -- have written an open letter to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, urging the Supreme Court to take suo moto cognizance of the continuing delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Citing assurances made by the Union Government, parliamentary statements, and the Supreme Court's observations in the 2023 verdict, the signatories expressed concern ...

Special arrangements made to facilitate Amarnath Pilgrims’ participation in Tawi ‘Aarti’

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: Special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate the participation of Amarnath pilgrims in Tawi 'aarti' which is starting here from July 1, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Devansh Yadav said on Monday. The 'Suryaputri' Tawi aarti at the riverfront in the heart of the city is a significant step towards reviving Jammu’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and connecting citizens with the revered water body. “The much-awaited Suryaputri Tawi Aarti will commenc...

SC protects MLA M Jagan Moorthy from arrest in kidnapping case

01/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jun 30: The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to MLA M Jagan Moorthy, who apprehended arrest in an alleged case of kidnapping of a boy. Moorthy, also known as "Poovai" Jagan Moorthy, is the president of Puratchi Bharatham party, an ally of the main opposition party, the AIADMK. Moorthy is an MLA representing K V Kuppam assembly constituency. A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice to Tamil Nadu Police on an appeal filed by the...

Lightning strikes house, family escapes unhurt

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: A house on the outskirts of Jammu city was struck by lightning on Monday, causing significant damage to it. Fortunately, the family of three residing in it escaped unhurt, officials said. The incident took place in Dhinady Khurd village of Bishnah tehsil in Jammu district. "Lightning struck our house around 7:30 am, resulting in a huge blast sound. It caused damage to the house," house owner Sansar Chand said. He said the lightning damaged electrical gadgets, wiring and the ro...

Meetings held with LG to ensure all security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra: Omar

01/07/2025
SRINAGAR, Jun 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday spoke on the necessary arrangements facilitated for the pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra. He further stated that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha chaired two meetings ahead of the pilgrimage-- one with the political parties and one with the civil society to ensure proper facilities for pilgrims. "We have made the necessary arrangements to facilitate the pilgrims. The LG chaired two meetings, one with political parties and one with...

Brazil keen on defence collaboration with India, interested in Akash Air defence system, Garuda artillery guns: MEA

01/07/2025
NEW DELHI, Jun 30: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday highlighted that Brazil has expressed significant interest in India's defence capabilities, particularly in securing communication systems, offshore patrol vessels, the Akash Air Defence system and the Garuda Artillery Gun as part of defence collaboration between the two nations. During a special briefing by the MEA ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Nam...

China says Sino-India border dispute complicated, takes time; Ready to discuss delimitation

01/07/2025
BEIJING, Jun 30: China on Monday said that the boundary dispute with India is complicated and will take time to settle but at the same time, it expressed its readiness to hold discussions on the delimitation of the border and keep it peaceful. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26 proposed that India and China should solve the "complex issues" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers ...

4 drug peddlers held with contraband substances worth Rs 7 lakh in Udhampur

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotic substances including heroin in Udhampur district on Monday, police said. Jeevan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, both residents of Jaganoo village, were arrested after 9.40 gm of heroin worth about Rs 6 lakh was recovered from their possession at Tikri on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a police spokesman said. He said they were moving on a motorcycle when they were intercepted and subjected to checking by police. Two mor...

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Facial Recognition System installed along Pahalgam route

01/07/2025
PAHALGAM, Jun 30: In a new development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have installed facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to deter any potential terror attacks against pilgrims. The system has a feature that alerts security forces in real-time in case any blacklisted person comes into the field of view of the surveillance cameras. Roof Ahmed, a resident of Anantnag, on his way to Pahalgam, told ANI that there are good security arrangements in the area. "I...

Judicial Officers nominated as Member Secretaries to High Court Infrastructure Committees

01/07/2025
JAMMU, Jun 30: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has nominated four senior judicial officers as ex-officio Member Secretaries to the Building and Infrastructure Committees of the High Court and District Judiciary. The move aimed at streamlining meetings, improve coordination, and ensure timely follow-up on infrastructure-related matters. As per an order, Sonia Gupta, Director of J&K Judicial Academy, will serve the Building and Infrastructure Committee of the High Court, while Faya...

Justice denied to terror victims for decades: LG Sinha

30/06/2025
SRINAGAR, Jun 29: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. It's a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. Lieutenant Governor bowed to the family members and paid tributes to the common Kashmiri citizens who fell victim to the bullets of Pakistani terrorists. Save Youth, Save Future ...

Pak national apprehended along LoC

30/06/2025
Poonch/Jammu, Jun 29: The Indian Army on Sunday apprehended a Pakistani national along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tarkundi sector of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. He was apprehended while trying to cross over to this side from across the LoC, they said. The army officials are presently questioning the Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Arib Ahmed, the son of Mohd Yousaf, a resident of Detote in Nikiyal Tehsil of Kotli district. Some items were recovered from his possessi...

ED attaches immovable properties worth crores in PDA case

30/06/2025
Jammu, Jun 29: The Enforcement Directorate Jammu has attached the immovable properties worth crores in the case of Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) under the PMLA, 2002. "Enforcement Direct-orate, Jammu has provisionally attached several immovable properties worth Rs. 15.78 Crore (approx.) on 27.6.2025 in the case of Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) under the PMLA, 2002," Enforcement Directorate posted on X. It further posted, "The provisionally attached properties comprises land, bui...

95 crore people now benefiting from social security schemes: PM Modi

30/06/2025
New Delhi, Jun 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said around 95 crore people are now benefiting from one social security scheme or the other, while till 2015, the government schemes were reaching less than 25 crore people. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi cited an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report which stated that more than 64 per cent of India's population is now availing some social protection benefit or the other. "Presently, most of the populace in ...

BSF women, men jawans step up security along IB ahead of Amarnath Yatra

30/06/2025
SRINAGAR, Jun 29: Undeterred by extreme heat, humidity, and the threat of enemy mischief, women border guards donned in battle fatigues and armed with AK rifles are keeping a close watch along the International Border (IB) in the Jammu frontier, which has been put on high alert ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. The 38-day-long Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3 from the twin routes - the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 1...

Not all recommendations of SC Collegium are acted upon due to ‘external forces’: Justice Dipankar Datta

30/06/2025
NEW DELHI, Jun 29: Supreme Court judge Justice DipankarDatta on Saturday (June 28) while addressing the 'critics' of the 'Collegium System' said that the notion that it is 'only judges appointing judges' is a 'misconceived one' and in fact there are 'external forces' which hinders appointments of judges. These external forces, Justice Datta underlined, "must be dealt with sternly." "We need to tell the society that if judges were to appoint judges then all the recommendations of the Supreme C...

Doctor’s Day Conclave: India at crossroads of health-tech revolution: Dr Jitendra

30/06/2025
NEW DELHI, Jun 29: While delivering a thought-provoking keynote address at the Doctor's Day Conclave organized by the Times Now, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine and Diabetologist, emphasized that India stands at the crossroads of a health-tech revolution and at the threshold of a grand new chapter, with its economy mo...

Police conducts raid in terror-related case

30/06/2025
Awantipora, Jun 29: Awantipora police in Jammu and Kashmir conducted raids in the house of a terrorist associate in connection with a terror-related case, a release said. Police Awantipora conducted raids in the house of a terrorist associate, Mohd Maqbool Wani, a resident of Ladhoo Batapora Pampore, in connection with the investigation of case FIR No. 24/ 2025 of police Station Awantipora. The raid was conducted based on his involvement in a terror-related case, in the presence of a Sub-Divi...

Nearly half of central funds for border bunkers in J&K lie unused, reveals RTI

30/06/2025
Jammu, Jun 29: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has not utilised nearly half of the central funds allocated for building underground bunkers for border residents over the last five years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The revelation comes amid heightened calls for civilian safety, following last month's Operation Sindoor and the intense cross-border shelling. Responding to the Right To Information application filed by Jammu-based activi...

India’s ban on ships carrying pakistani cargo hits shipping costs, delays freight: Report

30/06/2025
Islamabad, Jun 29: India's ban on ships carrying Pakistani goods from anchoring at its ports has increased freight charges and transit time, according to a media report. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India imposed a comprehensive ban, effective May 2, 2025, on the direct or indirect import or transit of goods originating in or exported from Pakistan. Pakistani importers said the Indian ban has resulted in longer shipping times and higher freight charges, Dawn newspaper reported on Sun...

India has set USD 1 Bnturmeric export target by 2030: Amit Shah

30/06/2025
HYDERABAD, Jun 29: Union Home Min-ister Amit Shah on Sun-day said the Centre has set a target of achieving USD one billion in tur-meric exports by 2030. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the National Head-quarters of Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, he said the board would focus on packing, branding, marketing and export of the commodity. The turmeric board would work towards ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, export of their produce, besides research and development, he sai...

AX-4 crew fully immersed in their mission aboard ISS

30/06/2025
Chennai, Jun 29: The four member Ax-4 crew were fully imm-ersed in their mission a-board the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Space said today. On the fourth day updates, it said Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) Com-mander Peggy Whitson, Indian Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla "Shux," Mission Specialist Sawosz "Suave" Uznaski-Winiewski, & Mission Specialist Tibor Kapuare now fully immersed in their mission aboard the ISS wrapping up their day on orbit with a schedule full of scientific research and inter...

Parliamentary panel visits Gulmarg to review facilities, public grievances and redressal system

30/06/2025
Srinagar, Jun 29: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on Sunday visited the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg to review the facilities, public grievances and redressal system. The 29-member committee, led by Member of Parliament Brij Lal, is currently on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The committee -- comprising 20 Lok Sabha members and nine from the RajyaSabha -- includes Ranjan Gogoi, A. Raja, Kalyan Banerjee, VivekTankha and Swati Ma...

Boundaries of Administrative units to be frozen on Dec 31, 2025 for Census

30/06/2025
New Delhi, Jun 29: The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before December 31, when they will be considered final for the census exercise. In a letter to all states and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan has said that for the Census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and for each block, an enumerator is assigned to avoid an...

Ladakh Administration notifies areas adjoining Actual Line of Control for Reservation

30/06/2025
Leh, Jun 29: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025. As per the notification, this includes 18 revenue villages in Leh district situated along t...