Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joins Youm-e-Ashura mourners at Zadibal
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday joined mourners at Zadibal on the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura and distributed water and milk at a sabeel set up along the procession route as a mark of respect and solidarity with the mourners. The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets former J&K Governor N. N. Vohra
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, N. N. Vohra, in Srinagar. The meeting was marked by a warm and engaging interaction, during which the two exchanged views on a range of issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. The discussions drew upon Vohra’s vast administrative experience and his […]
LG Sinha, CM Abdullah pay tributes to Imam Hussain on Ashura
Srinagar, June 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram. “The supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala remain a timeless beacon […]
PM Modi remembers sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain on Muharram
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain and said it continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. The prime minister conveyed the message on the occasion of Muharram. “The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues […]
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
Dubai, Jun 26 (AP) A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN. The head of the […]
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
La Guaira, Jun 26 (AP) Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead from the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening […]
Crime Branch files chargesheet against two for job fraud
Jammu, June 26 (PTI) The Crime Branch’s Economic Offences Wing in Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly securing a government job using a forged school leaving certificate, officials said. The case was registered in 2025 based on a written complaint lodged by Khursheed Ahmed Naik, a resident of Sarachi village in […]
Could psychedelic therapy have a place in end‑of‑life care?
David Menkes The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs has attracted no shortage of media and scientific interest over recent years – and this is only likely to grow. A growing number of studies suggest psychedelics such as MDMA, better known as ecstasy, and psilocybin, the active in ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help treat some […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Sovereignty over Sovereign Funds The Supreme Court’s stance that the right to associate is not a carte blanche for unbridled foreign funding is a vital assertion of national sovereignty. While non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in grassroots development, financial transparency is non-negotiable. The Foreign Contribution Amendment Rules 2026 rightfully restrict foreign capital […]