Army inducts tanks, artillery into Kashmir Valley via military special train
Srinagar, Dec 17: The Indian Army on Wednesday inducted tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley through a Military Special Train, marking a major logistics milestone and a significant boost to operational readiness along the northern borders. The Army, in a post on X, said that the induction was carried out as part of […]
Lt Guv addresses the Strategic Management Forum Conference on Policy Making and Strategic Planning
JAMMU, DEC 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed the Strategic Management Forum Conference on Policy Making and Strategic Planning for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, at IIM Jammu. The 3-day conference is being organised by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, in collaboration with Strategic Management Forum (SMF), and the NITI Aayog. […]
PDP protests against NC govt’s ‘failure on all fronts’, demands resignation of Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, Dec 17 (PTI): The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday held protests against the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir for its “failure on all fronts, including non-fulfilment of poll promises”. The party also sought resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for allegedly “losing control over his government”. Led by PDP’s Jammu general secretary […]
BJP demands probe into activities of NGOs in JK
SRINAGAR, Dec 17 (PTI): Demanding a probe into the activities of NGOs “mushrooming” in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Wednesday alleged that many of them were unregistered, receiving funds from abroad and were involved in reviving terrorism in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference here, BJP’s J-K spokesperson Altaf Thakur said his party […]
PoK woman crosses into Poonch along LoC after argument with father
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Dec 17 (PTI: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) following an argument with her father in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said on Wednesday. “A 35-year-old Pakistani national, identified as Shehnaz Akhtar of the Gimma area of Kotli district in PoK, […]
Promoting Gulmarg tourist destination without snowfall not possible: CM Omar
Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that without snow the government cannot sell Gulmarg and that the impact of climate change can’t be ignored on Kashmir’s tourism sector, especially on winter destinations. The Chief Minister made the remark at the inauguration of the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators […]
Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Dec 17 (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said global trade is increasingly “getting weaponised” through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She said that the overall strength of the economy will give the country an added advantage. “Trade is getting weaponised through tariff, through […]
Dry spell in Kashmir likely to end by Dec 21
SRINAGAR, Dec 17 (PTI): The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end as there is a possibility of a wet spell in the valley, coinciding with the onset of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ — the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Wednesday. The local weather office has said a western disturbance is likely to impact […]
US adds 20 more countries to travel ban, restrictions list
New York/Washington, Dec 17 (PTI) The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to “protect US national security and public safety interests”. US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals […]
JK Congress seeks independent probe into Santosh Trophy team selection
Jammu, Dec 17 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has questioned the alleged bias in the selection of football players from Jammu for the Santosh Trophy team and demanded an independent inquiry to ascertain the truth. The party also welcomed a Delhi court decision rejecting an Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi […]