Kupwara court grants bail to DySP, 7 cops in custodial torture case
Srinagar, Dec 30: A deputy superintendent of police (DySP) and five other cops have been granted bail in a case linked to the custodial torture of a fellow police constable. According to the bail order, DySP Aijaz Ahmad Naik, other cops including Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Jahangeer Ahmad Beigh, Mohammad Younis Khan, Shakir Hussain Khoja, Tanveer […]
Job Fraud: EOW Kashmir files chargesheet against Bihar man for duping 1,300 youth
Srinagar, Dec 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Director of True Dreams Project India Pvt. Ltd. (TDPI), for allegedly duping over 1,300 trainees in Kashmir on the pretext of providing jobs and tuition opportunities. The accused, a resident of Bihar, collected registration fees from the trainees […]
UN chief’s New Year message issued in Hindi, Urdu
United Nations, Dec 30 (PTI) In a first, UN chief has issued his New Year’s message for the year 2026 in Hindi, among other languages, calling on world leaders today to invest in development, not destruction. Antonio Guterres’ New Year message has been issued in 11 languages, including in the six official UN languages of […]
Fog disrupts Delhi airport ops; 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) At least 118 flights were cancelled, 16 flights diverted and 130 services delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as dense fog disrupted operations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, handles around 1,300 flights daily. An official said 60 arrivals and 58 departures were cancelled while 16 […]
Forest guard dies after hit by stone in Doda
Jammu, Dec 30: A forest guard was killed after being hit by a stone during a stone‑sliding incident near the Gaadí Nalla area of Doda district. Officials said that a forest guard identified as Mohammad Iqbal Zargar, son of Haji Ghulam Qadir Zargar, a resident of Mancher, Bhagwa, was killed after being hit by a […]
2025: Ladakh faced unrest, governance concerns and economic setbacks
Leh, Dec 30 (PTI) A year of unrest and uncertainty brought Ladakh into the national spotlight, with rare violent protests in Leh over statehood and constitutional safeguards, the postponement of hill council elections, and tourism losses after the Pahalgam terror attack. As 2025 closes, communities look to 2026 with cautious hope for dialogue, inclusivity, and […]
Hangul population shows steady growth at breeding centre in south Kashmir
Jammu, Dec 30 (PTI) The population of Kashmir Stag, popularly known as Hangul, has shown a significant and encouraging increase over the years at a breeding centre in south Kashmir, officials said. It reflects the success of sustained conservation efforts by the Department of Wildlife protection, they said. According to officials, the population of the […]
Khaleda Zia: A formidable figure who dominated Bangladesh politics for decades dies
Dhaka, Dec 30 (PTI) Khaleda Zia, the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh and the second in the Muslim world, dominated the country’s politics for decades alongside her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died early Tuesday in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. […]
Man detained for posting ‘misleading’ video in Kishtwar; advisory out on social media use
JAMMU, Dec 29 (PTI): One person was detained for allegedly uploading a “misleading” video related to a clash between two communities in Kishtwar district, police said on Monday, issuing a public advisory cautioning citizens against misuse of social media. In a related development, Kishtwar District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma on Monday issued an order under […]
Security forces recover drone in Mendhar, Poonch
Srinagar, Dec 29: Security agencies recovered a drone from a residential area in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district on Monday, officials said. They said that the Special Operations Group Mendhar received information about a drone lying on land owned by Mohammad Shafiq, son of Mehndi Khan, a resident of Gohled village. “Acting on the input, […]