Fresh plea in SC challenges validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it was a “blatant intrusion” into the rights of a religious denomination to manage its own affairs in the matter of religion. President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her […]
Wanted gangster arrested in Udhampur
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) A gangster, wanted by police in Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring Punjab, was arrested in Udhampur district here on Sunday, officials said. Amir Khan, a resident of Khoon village, was arrested in a well-coordinated operation, based on reliable intelligence regarding his movement from the Majalta area, a police spokesperson said. He […]
Waqf Bill will benefit poor, women, people from backward communities: Rijiju
Srinagar, Apr 6: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill would benefit the poor Muslims, women and people from backward communities. Talking to the reporters here, Rijiju said, “Those who did not understand (the Bill) are unhappy.” He said, “Keeping politics aside, the people who […]
10-year-old student killed, six hurt in fire incident at Tral in Pulwama
Srinagar, Apr 6 (PTI) A 10-year-old student died and six others sustained injuries in a fire incident at Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday, officials said. The fire broke out in Hamdan Daarul Uloom at Tral in which one boy — Yasir Ahmad Gaggi — died due to asphyxiation while six others […]
Union minister Kurian presides over function in Srinagar to mark BJP’s foundation day
Srinagar, Apr 6 (PTI) The BJP celebrated its 45th foundation day here on Sunday. Union minister George Kurian presided over a function held here to mark the party’s raising day at Jawahar Nagar. The Union minister of state for fisheries and animal husbandry praised the dedication and resilience of the BJP workers in Kashmir and […]
PDP leader writes to J&K speaker, questions allowing 3 resolutions on statehood restoration
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) PDP’s leader of the House in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Waheed Ur Rehman Para has written a letter to Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, questioning allowing three private members’ resolutions on restoration of statehood in the concluding phase of the budget session that is scheduled to commence on Monday after a […]
Police directs VDGs to report suspicious movements, drone activity along Pakistan border
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has directed Village Defence Guards to keep a close watch on suspicious movements of anti-national elements and any drone activity along the border with Pakistan in Jammu district and inform the forces, officials said. They also called for strong inter-agency synergy to secure the region. “Village […]
President gives nod to changes in Waqf law; pre-independence Mussalman Wakf Act repealed
NEW DELHI, Apr 6 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament earlier this week after heated debates in both Houses. Murmu also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. “The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the […]
CS launches IEC campaign, Inspire Podcast, Web Portal to combat drug abuse in J&K
JAMMU, APR 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today formally launched a massive five month long Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. He reaffirmed the UT government’s resolve to combat the drug menace through sustained awareness, rehabilitation and coordination at all administrative levels. The Chief Secretary stated, “Nasha Mukt […]
Social media post sparks protests, partial bandh in Bhaderwah; Mobile internet services suspended
BHADERWAH, Apr 5 (PTI): Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services, officials said. Superintendent of Police, Bhaderwah, Vinod Sharma said an […]