SC to hear on April 16 pleas over religious conversions
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on April 16, a batch of pleas relating to the issue of religious conversions in the country. While some pleas have challenged the anti-conversion laws in several states, another petition has sought a relief against forced religious conversions. The April 16 causelist on […]
UAPA Case: Police conducts searches in houses of jailed TeH members
Srinagar, Apr 10: In its relentless efforts to dismantle the remnants of secessionist and terrorist eco-system in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar Police on Thursday said to have conducted searches as part of the on-going investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that […]
Search operations resume in Udhampur, Kishtwar
JAMMU, Apr 10 (PTI): Security forces on Thursday resumed search operations after night-long cordons in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kishtwar districts, officials said. The night-long cordons were places after brief encounters between security forces and terrorists in Jopher-Marta belt of Udhampur district and Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district on Wednesday following the establishment of […]
India, Pakistan army officials to hold flag meet at LoC in Poonch
Poonch, Apr 10: In a move at easing recent tensions along the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian and Pakistani armies are scheduled to hold a flag meeting today in the Chakan Da Bagh area of Jammu’s Poonch sector. The meeting comes in response to repeated requests by Pakistan and is expected to focus on […]
Tahawwur Rana likely to be lodged in Delhi’s Tihar jail after reaching India
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) Mumbai terror attack case accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is being extradited from the US, is likely to be lodged in a high-security ward in Tihar jail here when he reaches India, prison sources said. All necessary preparations have been made in the jail, they said. Rana, 64, is a […]
CS reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of NEET exam
JAMMU, APR 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to take stock of preparedness for smooth and fair conduct of NEET (UG) 2025 examination across various districts of the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Education, Shantmanu; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners of all districts; Directors of […]
Speaker forms House Committee to probe JJM irregularities in J&K
Srinagar, Apr 9: Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Wednesday formed a House Committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the region. The committee was formed following repeated demands from several members on the floor of the House. In an official notification, […]
Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar Forests
Jammu, Apr 9 An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Chattru Forest area of Kishtwar district. Official said that an exhange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in forests. A top police officer while confirming the encounter that said that exchange of fire has taken place in forest area […]
Budget Session concludes, Speaker adjourns Assembly Sine Die
JAMMU, APR 9: Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned the House sine die. The 21 days assembly session commenced on 3rd March with LG’s address and culminated today on 9th April 2025 afternoon. The Speaker informed the house that during the Session, 1355 questions were received; 154 main questions were […]
Lieutenant Governor attends Navkar Mahamantra Divas celebration at Raj Bhavan
JAMMU, APR 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the celebration of Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Raj Bhavan, today. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the citizens from different walks of life, members of Jain International Trade Organization, and numerous other organizations and senior officials who have joined together for the collective recitation of the […]
