Personal laws can’t hinder law preventing child marriage: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by traditions under any personal law and observed marriages involving children violate the free will to choose a life partner. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj […]
Friday following Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) observed
Srinagar: Old City area of Khanyar witnessed a huge rush as the ‘Friday following’ Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul QadirJeelani (RA) was celebrated with zeal and zest, with thousands of devotees thronging the shrine. To observe the Urs, all roads led to the shrine, with long queues of people moving toward the shrine with […]
Newly elected MLAs to be administered oath on Monday
Srinagar: The newly elected MLAs of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly will be administered oath on Monday by MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul, who was appointed as pro tem speaker by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. The LG on Friday appointed Mubarak Gul, six-time MLA, as pro tem speaker of the Assembly for administering oath […]
J&K Govt announces Jammu Master Plan 2032
Revised framework expands city boundaries to 777.84 sq km Srinagar: The Union Territory administration has announced a groundbreaking revision of the Jammu Master Plan for 2032 (JMP-2032), marking a significant step toward transforming Jammu into a sustainable and vibrant urban centre. “This comprehensive framework prioritises heritage conservation while addressing the pressing needs of urban expansion,” […]
Experts warn of lasting effects of trauma
Call for prioritising mental health, recovery Srinagar: Trauma has a profound impact on an individual’s emotional and physical well-being and often leads to conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression if not addressed properly, experts warn. Mental health professionals said that while trauma and its effects can be overwhelming, individuals can heal […]
Bullet-riddled body of non-local labourer found in Shopian
Srinagar: A bullet-riddled body of a labourer hailing from Bihar was on Friday recovered in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said. The body was recovered from Wachi area of Zainapora in the south Kashmir district, they said. They labourer identified as Ashok Chauhan was living in Sangam area of Anantnag. One of Chauhan’s colleagues told […]
Man held with four grenades in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: The security forces on Friday apprehended a person and recovered four grenades from his possession in Poonch district, officials said. The suspect, identified as Abdul Aziz, was stopped at Dundak checkpoint in Surankote belt of the district by security personnel, they said. During search, four grenades were recovered from Aziz’s possession, the officials said, […]
PM Modi to visit Russia next week to attend BRICS summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to come face-to-face at the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan next week as both leaders are attending the conclave. Modi will pay a two-day visit to Kazan beginning Tuesday to attend the BRICS summit following an invitation by Russian President […]
Health infrastructure across JK to be upgraded: SakinaItoo
Kulgam: SakinaItoo, who was recently elected from the Damhal-Hanjipora seat of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district and inducted into cabinet, visited her native constituency where she was given a rousing welcome. Talking to reporters in Damal-Hanjipora, Sakina, who has been allotted the portfolio of health, education and social welfare, said steps will be taken to upgrade […]
India’s voice is heard with respect across the globe, says VP Dhankhar
Chandigarh: Vice President JagdeepDhankhar Friday said it is for the first time in history that India’s voice is heard with respect as never before and asserted country’s rise in the world would mean global peace and stability. Addressing the Indian School of Business Leadership Summit 2024 at Mohali, Dhankhar said India has come to count […]
