Trump expresses confidence ahead of Islamabad talks
Washington, Apr 11 (AP) President Donald Trump has expressed confidence ahead of talks between the United States and Iran on a resolution to the conflict, expected to start Saturday in Islamabad, with Vice President J D Vance leading the US delegation. “I wished him luck. He’s got a big thing,” Trump said in his parting […]
Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks with US as world waits for deal to end conflict
Islamabad, April 11 (PTI) An Iranian delegation landed here in the wee hours of Saturday for talks with the US, as the world keeps its fingers crossed for an agreement to end the conflict between the two sides. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had said that the US and […]
Box fitted with two grenades recovered in Rajouri, area cordoned off
Rajouri/Jammu, April 10 (PTI) Security forces on Friday recovered a suspected IED-type box containing two grenades in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, prompting authorities to cordon off the area, officials said. Locals spotted suspicious material in the Thandipani area of the Sunderbani belt, following which security personnel rushed to the spot and secured the area, […]
State can’t differentiate between serving employees and pensioners on DA: SC
NEW DELHI, Apr 10 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday held that the State cannot differentiate between serving employees and pensioners when enhancing allowances meant to counter inflation. In a significant judgment upholding the right to equality for retirees, a bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Prasanna B Varale dismissed appeals filed by the […]
Minor girl dies after stray dog attack in Sopore
Sopore, Apr 10: An 8-year-old girl died after being attacked by a stray dog in the Seloo area of Sopore in north Kashmir on Friday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when the minor had gone to her family land, where she was suddenly attacked by a stray dog. He said the […]
JK at critical juncture, mass movement needed against drug menace: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Apr 10 (PTI) The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir stands at a “very critical juncture” and called for a united mass movement to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth. Jammu and Kashmir will launch a massive assault on the drug addiction ecosystem and is […]
Census 2027 is setting foundation for Viksit Bharat: J&K Chief Secretary
JAMMU, APR 10: Highlighting that India is at a crucial “data inflection point,” Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today stated that the upcoming Census 2027 is not merely an enumeration exercise but a National Digital Transformation Mission that will set the bedrock for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and evidence-based policy planning. The Chief Secretary made these remarks […]
Fencing of three Srinagar bridges to be completed within a week: DC Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 10: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Friday said the fencing of three bridges in Sher-e-Khass is nearing completion and will be finished within a week. The DC identified the bridges as Ali Qadal, Zain Qadal Old, and Zain Qadal New, stating that the decision to install safety barriers followed persistent public demand. […]
Railways sanctions final survey for Reasi–Poonch new line
New Delhi, Apr 10: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a proposed new railway line between Reasi and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to an official communication issued by the Railway Board on April 8, the approval has been granted to Northern Railway to carry out […]
Census 2027: Self-enumeration facility availed by 5.72 lakh households so far in first phase
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) More than 5.72 lakh households have availed the self-enumeration facility so far during the first phase of the Census 2027, the Registrar General of India (RGI) said on Friday. This reflects the growing participation in the digital initiative of the Census, it said. “By choosing to provide their details online, […]