Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3, registrations to open from April 15
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will commence on July 3 and conclude after 57 days on August 28, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, the […]
Talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement, says US Vice President Vance
Islamabad, April 12 (PTI) US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that the Islamabad Talks with Iran failed as the two sides could not bridge the gulf of differences despite hectic efforts spreading more than 21 hours. Vance addressed a press conference here after “substantive discussions” in direct talks between the two sides — […]
US-Iran ceasefire talks continue past midnight; Trump says deal makes no difference
Islamabad, Apr 12 (AP) The United States and Iran continued historic face-to-face negotiations early Sunday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. Meanwhile, the US military said two destroyers transited the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz […]
Tornado in Jammu triggers panic among locals; no damage reported
Jammu, Apr 11 (PTI) In an unprecedented weather occurrence, a tornado was reported in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Saturday evening, leaving residents startled and anxious. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the J-K Meteorological Department, confirmed that the rare phenomenon lasted for about 10 minutes in an open field. Local police officials reported no damage from […]
Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre
New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) The government on Saturday hiked export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 a litre. The duty hikes would be applicable with immediate effect, the finance ministry said in a notification. The government had, on March 26, imposed […]
Police solves burglary case in Baramulla, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla solved a burglary case reported in the Hanjiwera area and apprehended the accused involved in the offence, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that on 10th April 2026, Police received a written complaint from a resident of Khore Sheerabad stating therein that during the intervening night of 05/06 April 2026, […]
‘Don’t Spare the Guilty’: LG Sinha launches 100-day anti-drug drive
Jammu, Apr 11: Stating that “those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, announcing stringent punitive measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards and attachment of properties of drug smugglers. Addressing a gathering at MA Stadium […]
Man found dead in orchard at Budgam
Srinagar, Apr 11: A 50-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in an orchard in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Humhama. His body was spotted in the morning hours in the orchard area of Sir […]
MeT predicts rains, thunderstorms in parts of JK on Saturday evening
Srinagar, Apr 11: Parts of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorm towards late afternoon or evening on Saturday, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. An official of the MeT department said that brief spells of light rain or thundershowers may occur at isolated places, primarily during the late […]
Gap between rich and poor nations growing even wider: UN report
United Nations, Apr 11 (AP) The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report concluded. The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and […]