J&K CM gets official X handle
SRINAGAR, Jan 25 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister has now got an official handle on popular microblogging website X, his office said on Saturday. “Official announcement. We are delighted to share that the office of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is now officially on X!” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s office, […]
Avoid fake narratives, divisive campaign: CEC to political parties
NEW DELHI, Jan 25 (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar requested political parties on Saturday to avoid divisive campaigning, saying it can cause disillusionment among youngsters regarding the electoral process. Addressing the 15th National Voters’ Day event here in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and representatives of political […]
Woman burnt to death, husband injured during fire mishap at Bandipora
Bandipora, Jan 25: A woman died while her husband suffered severe burn injuries after a fire broke out in a room they were putting up at the Beacon headquarters in the Sonerwani area of Bandipora district on Saturday. An official said that fire broke out in the room in which the couple suffered severe burn […]
Leaves of doctors, paramedics cancelled to deal with mysterious deaths in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 25 (PTI) Authorities have cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert following the deaths of 17 people from Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness. The number of people sent to quarantine has risen to 230. Union minister Dr Jitendra […]
PM Modi praises Election Commission on National Voters’ Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Election Commission on its foundation day for its exemplary efforts in empowering people to exercise their voting rights. The foundation day is celebrated as the National Voters’ Day. He said on X, “National Voters’ Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and […]
Record room damaged in fire at Mendhar sub-district complex
Mendhar/Poonch, Jan 25 (PTI) A record room at Mendhar sub-district hospital complex in Jammu and Kashnir’s Poonch district was damaged in a fire on Saturday, officials said. The fire broke out in the record room inside an old building around 9 am, but timely intervention of hospital staff, fire and emergency services personnel, Army, police […]
First Vande Bharat Train trial run conducted from Katra to Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 25: The Indian Railways conducted the trial run of the first Vande Bharat train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra, to Srinagar, marking a significant step in connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country. According to details the train departed Katra at 8 am, reached Anantnag around 10 […]
15 gallantry medals among 27 awards for J&K Police on Republic Day
Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel have been honored with 27 awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, including 15 Gallantry Medals, two President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 10 Medals for Meritorious Service. Among the recipients are Anand Jain, Additional Director General; Nitish Kumar, CID chief and former IGP Kashmir, Vijay […]
Army troops exchange fire with terrorists in Kathua
JAMMU, Jan 25 (PTI): Army troops exchanged fire with terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district in the early hours of Saturday, officials said, as a massive search operation is underway to trace out the ultras who fled after the initial fire-fight. The alert sentry post of a temporary Army camp […]
Submission of age, quota-related papers made mandatory for civil services exam application
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The Centre has made submission of documents in support of age and reservation-related claims mandatory by candidates while applying for the civil services preliminary examinations, according to recently notified rules. Earlier, such documents were to be uploaded after candidates qualified the preliminary test. The move comes in the backdrop of […]