Dowry deaths severe blot on society: SC
NEW DELHI, Mar 26 (PTI): Observing that dowry deaths are a severe blot on the society, the Supreme Court has said that despite legal prohibitions, this practice continues to result in the unnatural death of thousands of women. A bench of justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation while cancelling a man’s bail […]
Landslide at Ramban forces closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway
Srinagar, Mar 26: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed in Ramban district on Thursday after huge rocks fell on the road, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides, officials said. An official said that the highway remained blocked due to large boulders and a landslide between Karol Bridge and Chanderkot, halting vehicular movement. Traffic […]
Surge of devotees at Vaishno Devi shrine during Navratri, over 2.69 lakh offered prayers
Jammu, Mar 26 (PTI) Chaitra Navratri has drawn a huge rush of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the ongoing festival. “The yatra is going on smoothly. There is a huge rush. As many as 2,69,716 […]
Asst. Prof posted at GDC Poonch dies in road mishap, husband suffers injuries
Jammu, Mar 26: A female assistant professor was killed and her husband was injured in a road accident in Kallar area of Rajouri district on Thursday morning, officials said. They said that a Maruti Swift car met with an accident at Kallar this morning. The mishap left Dr. Tabassum Naz, an assistant professor posted at […]
Case registered against X platform over ‘defamatory’ AI video against PM, ECI
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 26 (PTI) The cyber wing of Kerala police has registered a case against social media platform X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the PM and ECI in a “misleading and defamatory manner”. Police, in a statement, said the allegedly defamatory content was brought to its notice […]
LG Sinha recommends introduction of Para’s bill on new divisions, districts in JK Assembly
Jammu, Mar 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended the introduction and consideration of a private member bill moved by PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, seeking a statutory framework for reorganisation of administrative divisions, districts, sub-divisions and tehsils in the Union Territory. According to an official order, issued in pursuance of sub-section […]
Kashmir EOW conducts raids in Srinagar, Budgam in COVID-era fund siphoning case
Srinagar, Mar 26 (PTI) The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Kashmir on Thursday carried out searches at three locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with the alleged siphoning of government funds during COVID-19 pandemic by two people. The case was initiated on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Sanjay […]
Police raids multiple locations across three districts in connection with terror case
SRINAGAR, Mar 26 (PTI): The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in the valley as part of its investigations into a terror case, officials said. They said the raids were conducted in three districts of the valley by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK). “Raids are […]
CM Omar Abdullah extends greetings on occasion of Ram Navami
SRINAGAR, MAR 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. In his message, the Chief Minister described Shri Ram as the embodiment of righteousness, virtue and exemplary conduct. Underscoring the timeless relevance of Shri Ram’s life and teachings, the […]
CS pushes for time-bound overhaul of Recruitment Rules in J&K
JAMMU, MAR 25: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current status and expedite the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across various departments of the Union Territory, with a strong emphasis on ensuring transparency, efficiency and employee welfare in public administration. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, ARI […]