Body of third missing nomad youth recovered from Vaishaw Nallah in Kulgam
Srinagar, Apr 11: The body of the third missing nomad youth was recovered from the Vaishow Nallah near the Mah Bhan area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the deceased, Mukhtar Ahmad had been missing since February 13 this year along with two other, youths, whose bodies were found […]
Cipla gets USFDA nod for generic cancer drug
NEW DELHI, Apr 11 (PTI): Drug major Cipla on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic cancer treatment drug. The company has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) submitted for paclitaxel protein-bound particles for […]
Physically, mentally fit daughters not entitled to maintenance under Section 488: JKHC
Srinagar, Apr 11: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally fit are not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 488 of the J&K Code of Criminal Procedure. Justice Rahul Bharti delivered the verdict while allowing a petition filed […]
Mumbai terror strike plotter Tahawwur Rana in NIA custody for 18 days
NEW DELHI, Apr 11 (PTI): Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana will be questioned in detail by the National Investigation Agency to unravel the conspiracy behind the deadly 26/11 terror strike and his role as a planner of the attacks after a court here granted the agency his 18-day custody early Friday. The anti-terror agency […]
Leopard captured alive in Kulgam village in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 11: Officials of the Wildlife Department captured a leopard alive in south Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Friday An official said that the leopard was spotted by locals at Oriel Kund village this morning. “Residents informed the Wildlife department, following which a team reached the spot and laid a trap,” the official said, adding, […]
BJP to launch nationwide awareness drive on new Waqf law
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) The BJP will launch a fortnight-long public awareness campaign, aimed especially at Muslims, from April 20 to publicise the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and counter the opposition’s criticism of it, with party president JP Nadda and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressing its delegates on Thursday. BJP office-bearers […]
CS pushes for tourism promotion of Reasi’s iconic rail bridges
REASI, APR 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today conducted an exhaustive visit to two of the region’s most iconic engineering landmarks; the Anji Khad Bridge and the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district. Recognizing the immense potential of these architectural marvels, the Chief Secretary called for their immediate promotion as […]
BSF to undertake mega IED detection drive along India-Pakistan border in Punjab
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) The BSF will undertake an anti-IED sweep along hundreds of kilometres of the India-Pakistan border in Punjab following the first-time recovery of such bombs leading to one jawan being injured, official sources said on Thursday. The force also recently shifted the jurisdiction of about 20.3 kilometres from the total 553 […]
Lt Guv orders dismissal of employees for anti-national activities
JAMMU, APR 10: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on 10.04.2025 dismissed two employees, belonging one each to Police Department (Assistant Wireless Operator) and Public Works (R&B) Department (Senior Assistant) in terms of Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their deep involvement in anti-national activities. The activities of these employees had come […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses a special event celebrating Mahavir Jayanti at Jammu
JAMMU, APR 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. “Lord Mahavir’s teachings are not limited to one sect but transcend all boundaries. His […]
