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25th anniversary of Kargil victory: Pakistan using terror, proxy wars to stay relevant: PM's stern message

Ladakh: In a stern warning to Islamabad on the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Pakistan has been trying to stay relevant by usi...

LG pays tributes to Kargil war martyrs

Srinagar, :Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war. "On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble tributes t...

Targets oppn over Agnipath

Drass : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment p...

PM Modi defends Agnipath scheme, Congress hits back

Amid demands from the opposition and some NDA allies for a review of the Agnipath scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mounted a strong defence of the military recruitment policy, saying it...

Proposals cleared for transfer of land for industrial estates

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council on Friday approved proposals for the transfer of land for industrial estates in various districts, an official spokesman said. The council met unde...

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla: Rail link likely to be completed this year, says Railway Minister

New Delhi: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be completed this financial year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha. In a ...

Delegation of more powers to LG: J&K oppn parties to meet on Aug 7

Srinagar: Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir will meet next month to discuss several issues concerning the Union Territory, including the delegation of more powers to the lieutenant governor, se...

395 people encroached on 1459 Kanal Waqf land in Jammu: RTI

SRINAGAR: In four areas of Jammu, as many as 1459 Kanal of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board have been encroached on. The Waqf land has been encroached on by 395 people in Jammu, Bishnah, R.S Pura, and A...

'Unprecedented fiscal mismanagement': Congress slams govt over J&K Budget

New Delhi: Days after the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Parliament, the Congress on Friday accused the government of "unprecedented fiscal mismanagement" and asked why Union Finance ...

New GOCs take charge of 2 Army divisions in Kashmir

Srinagar: Two divisions of the Indian Army - Vajr and Kilo Force - operating in north Kashmir, now have new commanders, officials said on Friday.. Major Gen K Mohan Nair took over as General Officer...

Pakistan rejects PM Modi’s Kargil Vijay Diwas speech

Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at an event at Drass in Ladakh as “rhetorical statements” and said it cannot deflect international attention from India’s...

J&K to generate over 300 MW solar power by Dec 2025: JKEDA

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated multiple projects to install rooftop solar power plants in over 40,000 buildings in the union territory, both government and residential, by t...

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, number of toppers down to 17 from 61

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday declared the final results of controversy-ridden NEET-UG entrance exam, declaring that 17 candidates have shared the top rank, down from 61 in the ...

25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi to visit Kargil today, carry out first blast of Shinkun La Tunnel project

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday. ...

War heroes join in as celebrations begin

Drass: Twenty-five years after Indian bravehearts scripted a memorable victory for the country post winning decisive battles in icy heights of Kargil, the Indian Army is honouring the valour, indomit...

Startups powerful instruments to bridge gap between universities industries: LG

Srinagar: Asserting that the startups are powerful instruments to bridge the gap between universities and industries, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the ed...

EC orders 2nd special summary revision of photo electoral rolls

Srinagar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the Union territory of Ja...

J&K sees increase in drug cases, 1040 recorded in 3 years: MHA

SRINAGAR: In three years, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory recorded 1014 drug cases under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985. In a written reply, the Minister of Home Affa...

Army Chief visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Srinagar: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley to review the security situation and preparedness of the forces involved in ...

J&K HC registers suo motu case for retrieval of Jammu's boy body from Pak

Jammu: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered a suo motu case over the bid to recover the body of a 20-year-old man from Pakistan after he was drowned in Chenab river. A Bench ...

No stakeholders consulted, says MP Altaf on J&K Budget in LS

Jammu: Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad on Thursday criticised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying no s...

Terror Attacks package: Army schools closed due to security reasons in Jammu

Jammu: The authorities on Thursday said that the Army schools in the Jammu region will be closed. The sources said the decision was taken due to security reasons. In recent time, Jammu saw several e...

Anti-tunnelling ops launched along IB

Jammu: Amid concerns about infiltration attempts by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an operation along the International Border (IB) in the Samba sector to detect und...

2 OGWs held for Kathua ambush

Jammu: Two alleged overground workers (OGWs) were arrested for their involvement in a terror attack on an army patrol party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, police said. In a significant brea...

Strange! Ujh river discharge falls in Kathua amidst monsoon season

Jammu: It may sound unusual, but it’s true that the discharge from Ujh river in Kathua district has receded due to insufficient rainfall in the midst of the monsoon season, forcing the officials from...

Don't travel to J&K: US revises travel advisory

Washington: The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. I...

Terror Attacks: Soldier martyred, terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kupwara

Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist killed and a soldier was martyred in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. The Army and police had launche...

Punjab police, Army conduct search ops

Pathankot: The Punjab Police and Army personnel on Wednesday conducted a search operation after a woman spotted seven “suspicious” men in a village in Pathankot district. A sketch of one of the susp...

Either jail or hell for Terrorists: MoS Home

Jammu: Terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir will either land in jail or be sent to 'jahannum' (hell), Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday while ass...

Over 1.08 cr tourists visited J&K till June this year: MHA

SRINAGAR: Till June 2024, as many as 1,08,41,009 tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir. This was informed in Rajya Sabha by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai aft...

Retired cop’s entry into NC elevates ‘mood’ in party HQ

Jammu: National Conference Headquarter Sher-i-Kashmir Bhawan looked abuzz with activity and in celebration mode after a long time on Tuesday with senior leaders and huge number of functionaries in at...

Security grid tightened in Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s Drass visit

SRINAGAR: Security grid across the Kashmir valley has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Drass on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas on Friday, 26 July. Prime Minister Modi...

BJP National Secretary Tarun Chug tours J&K districts, gets the pulse

JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata party’s whirlwind connection with people in Jammu and Kashmir at all levels of social and political planes has established that the party is taking its manifestations ser...

No tariff hike for FY 2024-25: Govt

Jammu: In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in ...

Kashmir marathon to boost livelihood: LG

Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Kashmir will host a grand event of marathon this year in October where global participants and media will become the brand ambas...

18 killed as plane crashes after takeoff at Nepal's Kathmandu airport, pilot survives

Kathmandu: A Nepalese airliner crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport here on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, including a child, and seriously ...

J&KHC expresses displeasure over absence of state counsels

Jammu: The Division Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Puneet Gupta, has strongly expressed its displeasure regarding the frequent abse...

Ex-minister Usman Majid likely to rejoin Congress

SRINAGAR: In a significant political shift, former minister Usman Majid has distanced himself from the Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party over the past week, signaling his likely departure. Usman Majid, a...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Rs 1,18,390 crorebudget for J&K

Jammu: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled Rs 1,18,390 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir for the fiscal year 2024-25. She also announced that the Central Government will now...

Ladakh gets Rs 5,958 cr

Jammu: The Centre has allocated Rs 5,958 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Union Budget 2024-25 announced on Tuesday, a massive 32 per cent rise from last year’s allotment of Rs 4,500 cr...

12 off beat tourist destinations, 600 new panchayat ghars, smart PDS announced

Jammu: Allocating Rs 519.70 crore for Tourism and Culture in budget 2024-25, the government has announced development of 12 off-beat tourist destinations, 6 each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Simi...

Budget focus on productivity: LG

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024-25, saying its focus on "productivity and resilience in agriculture will greatly benefit" the Uni...

Business community describes Budget as positive but mixed

Jammu: The business and industrial community in Jammu & Kashmir described the 2024-25 Budget as "mixed", praising the government for emphasizing agriculture, MSMEs, startups, and industrial developme...

Big on jobs, reward for allies; minor relief for taxpayers in first budget of Modi 3.0

New Delhi: Facing flak from the Opposition over unemployment, the Modi 3.0 government's first Budget on Tuesday announced a Rs 2 lakh crore package to create more jobs while making the tax regime att...

MHA gets Rs 2.19 lakh cr; Rs 42,277.74 cr for J&K

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday allocated Rs 2,19,643.31 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of it -- Rs 1,43,275.90 crore -- being given to central police forces l...

Budget heralds better growth, bright future, says PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget for its measures for every section of society, asserting that it has heralded better growth and a bright future. "The budge...

Govt dismisses 4 employees for 'deep involvement' in anti-national activities

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed from service four employees, including two cops, for their "deep involvement" in anti-national activities. The activities of these emp...

Soldier martyred as Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch

Jammu: A soldier was killed as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early Tuesday, officials said. "Alert troops foile...

Gun License: DySP DAR to issue Arms, Ammunition safety training certificate

Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has designated Deputy Superintendent (DAR) as the Competent Authority for issuance of certificate of completion of the Arms and Ammunition safety training...

1 terrorist killed as attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in Rajouri

Rajouri: Army troops thwarted a terrorist attack on a security post and house of a village defence guard (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district early Monday morning, officials said. A cordon ...

Undemocratic attempt made to throttle voice of PM, says Modi slams opposition

New Delhi: Asserting that Parliament is not for 'dal' but for 'desh', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the opposition, saying that some parties have practised "negative politics" and...

LG ask officials to ensure smooth conduct of I-Day

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired a meeting with the deputy commissioners and senior officers of civil and police administration to review the preparations...

J&K unemployment rate at 4.4%, 60% worker population ratio: GoI

SRINAGAR: The Minister of State for Labour and Employment provided an update on the employment and unemployment statistics for Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. According to the latest Periodic Labour Fo...

J&K’s budget 2024-25 to be unveiled in Parliament today

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory’s budget for 2024-25 would be unveiled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. As per reports, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would present a statement...

Amarnath Yatra: 12,000 pilgrims visit cave shrine, total crosses 4 Lakh

Srinagar: The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir crossed the four lakh mark on Monday as more than 12,000 yatris had darshan of the naturally...

Few people in India, Pak don't want peace: Farooq

Srinagar: Calling the terror attacks taking place in the Jammu region "sad," National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that few people in both countries don't want "peace." "The sad ...

GoI working on 'mission mode' to produce Lithium in J&K: Reddy

Jammu: Union Minister for Geology and Mining Kishan Reddy today said that the government of India is collaborating with J&K State Government to explore and produce Lithium deposits identified in Reas...

J&K police issues alert on JeM propaganda video

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), cautioning people against sharing it it as it m...

BJP will form government after Assembly election in J&K: Koul

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest all the seats in the forthcoming Assembly election and form government in Jammu and Kashmir, Organisational Secretary Ashok Koul said on Monday. ...

25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM to pay tribute to war heroes at Drass on July 26

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark the 25th Kargil Diwas by visiting Drass in Ladakh and paying homage at the Kargil War memorial to the fallen heroes of the 1999 conflict. The grand cel...

Bravery of Kargil War heroes will forever inspire all: J&K LG

Srinagar: The bravery of Kargil War heroes will forever live on in people's hearts and inspire all, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he dedicated this month's edit...

DG BSF reviews operational readiness of troops along IB

Jammu: BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal on Sunday reviewed the operational readiness of the troops deployed along the International Border in Jammu sector, an official of the force said. Agrawal a...

Six killed in 2 separate road accidents in J&K

Jammu: Six people, including five members of two families, were killed and as many injured in two separate road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Reasi districts on Sunday, officials said....

Health deptt reaches out to Gastroenteritis-hit villages

SRINAGAR: A team of health officials reached Trail village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday following the outbreak of Gastroenteritis. First, the team, comprising Dr. Samina Gul, SSO, ...

Omar Abdullah says NC will form next J&K govt

Samba/Jammu: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday that his party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls was "spectacular", and added that trends suggest it will form the next...

Kathua sees surge in mushroom farming as young agripreneurs boost production

Kathua : Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua has witnessed a surge in mushroom cultivation, bringing a sudden revolution in mushroom farming in the last two years due to the hard work of the farmers in the di...

Separatist leader Moulvi Abdul Qayoom joins PDP

Jammu: Prominent separatist and religious leader Moulvi Abdul Qayoom Mattu on Sunday joined the PDP in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said. Mattu, a former head of Hur...

Chhari Mubarak of Amarnath pilgrimage taken to Pahalgam

Srinagar: The Chhari Mubarak of Amarnath Yatra was taken to Pahalgam on Sunday from its abode at Dashnami Akhara building here for various rituals to mark Ashadh Purnima, the start of religious aspe...

JD(U)'s J-K unit asks Nitish to reconsider alliance with BJP

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday asked the party's national president Nitish Kumar to reconsider the alliance with the BJP at the Centre. "The actions of the...

All-party meet: Oppn raises eatery, NEET rows; govt calls for smooth running of Parliament

New Delhi: Opposition parties drew the battle lines on the eve of Parliament's Budget session on Sunday as they asked the government at an all-party meeting to allow discussion on a host of contentio...