CM Omar Abdullah walks to office as JK govt starts functioning from Jammu
JAMMU, Nov 3 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday left his official residence on foot for his office at the Civil Secretariat here, marking the resumption of the biannual ‘Darbar Move’ after a gap of four years. As he walked through Residency Road and Raghunath Bazar, various trader associations, including Jammu Chamber of Commerce […]
Jammu’s economy will witness a boost because of Darbar Move: CM Omar
Jammu, Nov 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that the restoration of the historic Darbar Move tradition after four years will significantly boost Jammu’s economy and reinforce unity between Jammu and Srinagar. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, CM Omar said that discontinuation of the Darbar Move had delivered a major setback to Jammu. “We […]
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 10 people
Kabul, Nov 3 (AP) A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 260 others, an Afghan health official said. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake’s epicentre was located 22 kilometres west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28 kilometres. It struck at 12:59 […]
PM Modi congratulates women’s cricket team on World Cup win
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning their maiden ICC World Cup and said the entire country is overjoyed with their success. Addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) here, the PM said, “This event is related to science. But first, […]
Security forces bust two old terror hideouts in Kulgam forests
Kulgam, Nov 3: Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts during a joint search operation in the forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Monday. An official said that the operation was launched jointly by the 9 Rashtriya Rifles and the police following specific intelligence inputs. “Two old hideouts […]
Two absconders wanted in UAPA case arrested in Baramulla
JAMMU, Nov 2 (PTI): Two absconders, wanted in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, were arrested after a hunt of five years in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said here on Sunday. Owais Farooq and Ahsan Fayaz Leilu, both residents of Old Town, Baramulla, were nabbed by a team from R […]
Srinagar IHPL in crisis as T20 matches cancelled, chaos and confusion prevails
Srinagar, Nov 2: The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) T20 being played in Srinagar, featuring international, national and local cricketers from across the Valley has been thrown into “complete disarray” after several players reportedly boycotted matches over unpaid dues, leaving the high-profile private cricket event in turmoil. While players have expressed unwillingness to continue in […]
Kashmir Marathon will boost tourism, youth culture: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 2: Applauding the spirit of runners from the beautiful Polo View Ground in Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday felicitated the winners and participants of the ‘2nd Kashmir Marathon 2025’ calling the event a celebration of unity, discipline and resilience. “My heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants. I salute the indomitable […]
CM Omar cheers runners after completing Kashmir Half Marathon
Srinagar, Nov 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday joined over 1500 runners to participate in the second edition of the Kashmir Marathon as he completed the half marathon along the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar. Sharing his experience on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister wrote, “Just completed the Kashmir Half Marathon. I didn’t […]
PM to address rallies, take part in roadshow in Bihar today
Patna, Nov 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public rallies and attend a roadshow in Bihar on Sunday. The PM will address public rallies in Ara and Nawada and will attend a ‘mega roadshow’ in Patna. Elections to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and November […]