SC to examine whether Muslims can be governed by succession law instead of Shariat
New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a contentious issue whether Muslims can be governed by secular Indian succession law to deal with ancestral properties instead of Shariat without renouncing their faith. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of a plea filed […]
CAPF, CRPF to play key role in wiping out Naxalism from country by March 2026: Shah
NEEMUCH (MP): (Apr 17) , Apr 17 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026 and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the CRPF will play a major role in it. He was addressing the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 86th Raising […]
SC proposes to stay key provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed to stay certain key provisions of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the power to denotify properties declared as waqf by courts and inclusion of non-Muslims in central Waqf councils and boards. The top court proposed to pass the […]
Govt announces free entry to SPS Museum, Srinagar, Dogra Art Museum, Jammu on World Heritage Day
JAMMU, APR 16: The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, in collaboration with the district administration, Tourism and Education departments, is going to celebrate World Heritage Day on 18th of April, 2025 in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Hari Parbat Fort, […]
Shikara capsizes in Dal Lake; 4 family members rescued safely
Srinagar, Apr 16: Four members of a family were on Wednesday rescued after they drowned in Dal Lake due to a boat capsizing incident, officials said. An official said that four members of a family, who were inside a Shikara boat in the interiors of Dal Lake, fell into the water as the boat capsized […]
Cheap stunts: Farooq Abdullah on ex-R&AW chief Dulat’s Article 370 abrogation claim in book
SRINAGAR, Apr 16(PTI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah Wednesday reacted angrily to claims of former R&AW chief A S Dulat that he had “privately backed” the Article 370 abrogation, and accused him of “cheap stunts” to boost the sales of his forthcoming book. Dismissing Dulat’s claims that the National Conference (NC) would […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates e-SEHAT App, one-stop healthcare solution for J&K citizens
JAMMU, APR 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the e-SEHAT App — a comprehensive, one-stop digital solution designed to cater to the healthcare needs of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, including citizens, doctors and medical professionals. The Chief Minister congratulated the team for developing such an elaborate and wide-ranging application that addresses the […]
Ex RAW chief Dulat stirs ‘Hornet’s Nest’, says Dr Farooq secretly supported Article 370 abrogation
Srinagar, Apr 16: Former RAW Chief, A S Dullat has stirred the ‘Hornet’s Nest’ by claiming that former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah had ‘secretly’ supported the abrogation of Article 370. In his new book “The Chief Minister and The Spy”, Dulat has made startling revelations. Several opposition leaders took […]
Crackdown on Drug Network: Raid conducted in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti
Samba, Apr 17: In a renewed effort to tackle drug trafficking, police conducted an early morning raid in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti, under the jurisdiction of Bari Brahmana in District Samba. The operation, led by SDPO Bari Brahmana and SHO, was aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals involved in the local drug network and assailants […]
Justice Arun Palli sworn as Chief Justice JKHC
Jammu, Apr 16: At a ceremony held today in the Convention Centre, Justice Arun Palli was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K, Manoj Sinha.
