Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Spontaneous celebrations started in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as Kashmiris called the bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran a victory for the Muslim ‘Ummah’ (community). People burst firecrackers and took to the roads in jubilation in Baramulla, Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, and Pulwama districts.The joy and jubilation owed itself to the general belief among Muslims that the US and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire means a ‘victory for Iran and its brave peopl…
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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps in Srinagar on Saturday and reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. He commended the formation’s exemplary operational preparedness, doctrinal coherence and resolute professionalism and exhorted all ranks to maintain operational excellence, embrace jointness as a way of life…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) an additional 45 days to complete its probe in the Red Fort blast case that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. The Patiala House Court allowed the anti-terror agency’s plea seeking more time to conclude the investigation. This marks the second instance when the Central agency has approached the court for an extension in the case.According to sources, the NIA submitted that crucial …
Srinagar, March 23 (IANS) Teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in connection with the investigation into the 2025 Red Fort explosion case.Officials said NIA teams this morning raided the residence of a businessman in the Guloora area of Handwara in connection with the blast case. The NIA teams, assisted by J&K Police and the CRPF, searched the premises and checked documents and devices.A statement from the …
Srinagar/Jammu, March 21 (IANS) Large gatherings were seen on Saturday at the Eid congregational prayers throughout the Kashmir Valley and in the Jammu division as devotees came out in large numbers for the thanksgiving prayer after the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. The largest gathering of devotees was seen at the Hazratbal shrine on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Over 70,000 devotees offered Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine on Saturday.Former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, h…
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at the police control room (PCR) in Srinagar city.Officials said the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Batmaloo area of Srinagar city to review the law and order situation.The Lieutenant Governor directed the officers to remain on “heightened alert” and take all necessar…
Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) The movement of a drone was observed along the line of control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch sector on Friday, leading to the security forces opening fire, officials said.Officials said that the movement of a drone was observed over Gulpur village in the Poonch sector of the LoC.”The movement of the drone was noticed during routine surveillance by the security forces. Fire was opened at the drone. The object was seen moving towards Siriyan village, entering the Pakistani side …
Srinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of Kashmir University on Thursday at the Hazratbal main campus in Srinagar city.He started his address by speaking in Kashmiri and asked the audience if everyone was okay.“I ask you not to say ‘Mera Kashmir’, ‘Tumhara Kashmir’, but always say ‘Hamara Kashmir’, Vice President advised the graduating students.He told the audience that both the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdul…
Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Friday that a total of 44,301 beneficiaries have received support through the marriage assistance scheme, with Rs 234 crore disbursed under this initiative for the period of 2025-26 up to the present date. The government said this while answering a question by PDP MLA, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, in the Legislative Assembly.“Under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs 300 crore disbursed,”…
Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that there are over one lakh daily wagers and casual labourers at present engaged by various government departments.The Chief Minister assured the Assembly that a legally sustainable approach is being adopted for their regularisation.In a written reply to a clubbed question by 15 members from the treasury and opposition benches, Omar Abdullah said a total of 1,00,501 workers have been r…