Minor girl missing since yesterday found dead in Galwanpora, Budgam
Srinagar, May 24: A minor girl who had been missing since Saturday was found dead in a nearby field in Galwanpora village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday morning, officials said. An official said that the girl had gone missing on Saturday, prompting family members and local residents to launch a search operation. He […]
Forces bust terrorist hideout in north Kashmir’s Baramulla
Srinagar, May 24: Security forces on Sunday recovered a major cache of explosive ammunition during a joint operation in the Nilsar Kandi area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources said that the operation was launched jointly by Baramulla Police, 52 Rashtriya Rifles of the Army and the CRPF following specific intelligence inputs about the presence […]
Trump says deal with Iran, opening Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
Washington, May 24 (AP) President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. Announcing progress on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the deal are being discussed and will be announced […]
Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
New Delhi, May 24 (PTI) The Indian government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan in view of the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in parts of Africa. The advisory comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 17 declared […]
Encounter breaks out in Rajouri during major search ops
Jammu, May 23 (PTI) An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Saturday following a major cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after reports of suspected movement, officials said. According to preliminary reports, the movement of two to three terrorists was suspected in the area. “Today at around 11.30 AM, contact […]
J&K Sports Council to organise Cyclothon 2026 in Srinagar on World Bicycle Day
SRINAGAR, MAY 23: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council is set to organise “Cyclothon 2026” in Srinagar on June 3, 2026, to mark World Bicycle Day, with the theme ‘Ride for the Next Generation.’ The event is being organised under the FIT India movement with the objective of promoting fitness, healthy living, and awareness about […]
J&K govt enforces austerity measures, restricts official expenditure
Srinagar, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a series of austerity measures for the financial year 2026-27, including a ban on official dinners and restrictions on purchase of new vehicles, foreign travel and creation of posts, officials said on Saturday. The measures were issued through Government Order No. 198-F of 2026 dated […]
CS reviews Transport Department performance; stresses safer roads
SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to assess the progress achieved in road safety, traffic enforcement, technology integration and implementation of key recommendations aimed at improving traffic management and reducing road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides ACS PWD and Principal Secretary, Home […]
‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra’: Narco-terror crackdown to continue ‘mercilessly’: LG Sinha
Srinagar, May 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the crackdown on narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir will continue “mercilessly”, as he disclosed that 797 FIRs have been registered and 894 drug smugglers arrested in the last 43 days. Addressing the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra’ in Shopian, LG Sinha said the movement against […]
Damage to apple, cherry crops in Kashmir due to carbon dioxide: Director Horticulture
Srinagar, May 23: The Director of Horticulture, Kashmir, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar (JKAS), on Saturday advised fruit growers to mechanically remove damaged portions of apple, pear, and cherry crops, attributing the loss to carbon dioxide injury. After a visit to the outskirts of Sopore, Zargar said an advisory has been issued regarding spray schedules based on […]