India, US military-to-military relationship strong: Pentagon

Chicago, Aug 23 (PTI) The military-to-military relationship between India and the United States is strong, the Pentagon said Thursday on the eve of the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd. Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington Thursday morning as part of a four-day visit to further boost the comprehensive global strategic […]
Search operation launched in Kathua border following suspected movement

JAMMU. Aug 23 (PTI): The security forces launched a search operation in the border belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district following a suspected movement in the area on Thursday night, officials said. Acting on information about the suspected movement of two persons, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Jandor belt […]
Assembly elections: NC-Cong-CPI (M) forges pre-poll alliance in JK

Srinagar: Ahead of the much awaited assembly elections the regional National Conference (NC) has formally entered into a pre-poll bonhomie with Congress and CPI (M), ending the long stalemate in this regard. The final papers between the parties were scheduled to be signed late today. Earlier in the day, the Congress top brass including its […]
Seven people killed, 20 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Ladakh
Leh: At least seven persons died and twenty others were injured after a bus they were travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a 200-metre-deep gorge at Durbuk area of Leh in Ladakh Union Territory. An official said that the bus, carrying staff members of a school to a wedding function, plunged into […]
Restoring statehood to JK is Congress, INDIA bloc’s priority: Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to strike an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and assured that the restoration of statehood was a priority for the Congress party as well as the opposition’s INDIA bloc. The former Congress president also said it is his […]
JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill holds six hour long meet
New Delhi: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held its marathon first meeting Thursday amid objections by opposition MPs over a host of provisions as the Union minority affairs ministry made a presentation in the proposed law. Sources said BJP members in the meeting lauded the proposed amendments, including the provisions […]
Stay vigilant to counter fake narratives: EC to JK, Haryana poll observers
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday advised its over 400 observers being deployed for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to stay vigilant to false narratives trying to derail the election process and to ensure a quick counter. Reminding the observers of their crucial role, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasised that […]
I am your soldier in Delhi, Rahul tells Congress workers in Jammu
Jammu: Striking an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi, and added his doors are always open for party workers — “the lions of the Congress”. Taking a dig at the prime minister, Gandhi said Modi’s body language and […]
BSF-DG visits forward areas along IB in JK, reviews security
Jammu: BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Thursday visited forward areas along the International Border in Jammu frontier to review the situation and operational preparedness of the troop, officials said. He also interacted with troops on the ground and was briefed about security measures by top officials. This is the first visit of the […]
Horticulture produce gets good demand
Pears, early apples sought after in various markets Srinagar: The horticulture season in Kashmir has kicked off with promising signs, as farmers and traders report a peak in demand for pears and early apple varieties. Of-late the favourable weather conditions this year have contributed to a robust start for the region’s fruit industry, which is […]