Seeking revival of ‘Darbar move’ practice, North Kashmir MP Sheikh Rashid stages protest

Srinagar, Oct 25: Member of Parliament Sheikh Rashid on Friday held a ‘peaceful’ protest outside the civil secretariat in Srinagar, demanding restoration of darbar move practice. Talking to reporters during the protest, Rashid, said that for years, government used to move between Jammu and Kashmir, but now people are unsure whether to go to Srinagar […]
Gulmarg terror attack: Two soldiers succumb to injuries, toll rises to four

SRINAGAR, Oct 25 (PTI): Two soldiers who were critically wounded in Thursday’s terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll in the ambush to four. Two Army porters died on Thursday while another porter and a soldier were injured. Terrorists attacked a vehicle of the force six kilometres […]
Police recovers unidentified male body from river Jhelum in Sgr

Srinagar, Oct 25: An unidentified male body was recovered from the river Jhelum near Nalbandpora area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that an unidentified male body was found in river Jhelum, adding that the body was taken into custody. Meanwhile, police have begun the probe and sought […]
Two soldiers injured as terrorists attack Army vehicle in Gulmarg sector in Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Oct 24 (PTI): Two soldiers were injured in a terror attack on an Army vehicle in the Gulmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. They said terrorists opened fire on the vehicle at Botapathri in Baramulla district. The officials said two soldiers were injured.
Broad consensus achieved on restoring ground situation along LAC: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI, Oct 24 (PTI): A broad consensus has been achieved by India and China on restoring the “ground situation” along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) pursuant to talks, including for patrolling and grazing cattle in the traditional areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, Singh […]
Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week. Abdullah is expected to hand over a resolution passed by his cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood of Jammu and […]
Dy. CM Calls for Strict Ban on Illegal Mining in JK

SRINAGAR, OCT 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, emphasised the need for a complete ban on illegal mining in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing transparency and accountability in harnessing mineral resources to fuel economic growth and public asset development. During a review meeting at the civil secretariat, Choudhary directed the officers to prioritise ecological concerns […]
Govt proposes use of AI, innovative tech to check traffic violations: Gadkari

NEW DELHI, Oct 24 (PTI): The government is proposing to use Artificial Intelligence and other innovative methods to check traffic violations and ensure that penalties are levied accurately, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the 12th edition of the Traffic InfraTech Expo, the minister outlined plans for upgrading toll collection methods, including the […]
Grenade goes off accidentally in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, cop suffers injuries

Baramulla, Oct 24: A policeman got injured after a grenade went off accidently in a court complex in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. An official said that the grenade went off accidentally inside Malkhana court complex, resulting in injuries to a cop. He said that cop was immediately shifted a nearby […]
PDP reviews its performance in assembly polls

SRINAGAR, Oct 24 (PTI): The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday reviewed its dismal performance in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections in which it secured only three seats. The review was undertaken at a meeting of the senior leaders and the contesting candidates of the party, which was chaired by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, […]