Israel’s defence minister says his country has attacked Iran and declares a state of emergency
Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (AP) Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the country’s defence minister declaring a state of emergency across the country. Israel Katz made the announcement as thick smoke rose from an explosion in downtown Tehran, Iran’s capital. Iranian state television acknowledged the blast, without providing more details. Sirens sounded […]
Nine rusted mortar shells found in LoC village in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Feb 28 (PTI) At least nine rusted mortar shells were found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. The mortar shells were found scattered in the Mankote area by Army troops during area domination. The whole area was […]
PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls
Jaipur, Feb 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer in Rajasthan. The campaign against cervical cancer was formally inaugurated at a programme held in Kayad, Ajmer, where several girls were administered the vaccine. The prime minister also interacted with the beneficiaries […]
’On the Cusp of Glory’: CM Omar Abdullah in Hubballi to cheer J&K in historic Ranji final
HUBBALLI, FEB 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in Hubballi, Karnataka, to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, as the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team stands on the brink of scripting history. Calling it a defining moment for J&K cricket, the Chief Minister said he travelled to Hubballi to personally cheer the […]
Two CRPF jawans shoot themselves dead with service rifles in Srinagar, Shopian
Srinagar, Feb 27 (PTI) Two CRPF jawans allegedly died by suicide, shooting themselves with their service rifles, in Srinagar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Hari Om, posted in a company located inside Parimpora police station in Srinagar city, allegedly shot himself dead with […]
Five-wicket man Nabi, adventurous Iqbal take J&K close to maiden Ranji title
Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 27 (PTI) A by-the-book pacer Auqib Nabi and an unorthodox opener Qamran Iqbal blended their skills to place Jammu and Kashmir in a prime position to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka on the penultimate day of the five-day final here on Friday. Iqbal (94 not out) struck his seventh […]
At SATTE 2026, CM Omar Abdullah positions J&K as India’s premier all-season tourist destination
NEW DELHI, FEB 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited SATTE 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi and reiterated his Government’s commitment to strengthening Jammu & Kashmir’s position as the country’s premier all-season tourist destination. At SATTE 2026, the Chief Minister visited the Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion (Hall-1A) and was accompanied by his […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Youth Festival ‘Goonj 2026’ at University of Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the youth hold boundless power to steer society and nation toward the future. He emphasised on putting a dedicated focus on shaping balanced minds and bold innovators for sustainable development. “Empowered youth engineers the future and I believe intellectual depth, creative strength and innovative […]
CIK issues arrest warrants for UJC Chief, key HM operatives
Srinagar, Feb 27: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday said to have taken a step against terrorism by securing non-bailable warrants for four top operatives of the banned terrorist organization Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including the chief of the United Jihad Council (UJC), officials said here. A spokesperson of the organisation said that it has secured Non-Bailable […]
Excise scam: Delhi court discharges former CM Kejriwal, Sisodia, K Kavitha and 20 others
NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (PTI): In a massive relief to the AAP’s top leadership, a Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his ex-deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the politically charged liquor policy case by refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet against them. Among the 21 people […]