EC to announce assembly poll dates this evening
New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI) The Election Commission will announce dates for assembly polls on Sunday evening. Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule. The terms of these legislative assemblies are ending on different dates […]
Woman among three held in drug trafficking case at Tangmarg
Srinagar, Mar 15: Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district have attached the property of a notorious drug peddler in Kunzar and arrested three persons in a separate operation in Tangmarg, officials said on Sunday. A police spokesperson said that a double-storey residential house, valued at approximately ₹10.62 lakh located at Tarhama Kunzar, has been formally […]
Cop suspended after drunken driving incident in Baramulla
Baramulla, Mar 15: A Head Constable was placed under suspension after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a checkpoint barrier while driving in an inebriated condition in the Sheeri area here, police said on Sunday. The accused officer, identified as Javid Ahmad (EXK-011664), who is currently posted in Uri, was driving an Alto car (JK12D-8187) […]
Pakistani terrorist killed as army foils infiltration bid in north Kashmir’s Uri
SRINAGAR, Mar 15 (PTI): The army on Sunday said that it has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a Pakistani terrorist. “Based on a specific intelligence input provided by #JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 […]
SIT formed to probe assassination attempt on NC chief Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, Mar 14 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here, officials said on Saturday. Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the setting up of the SIT under the supervision of a deputy […]
Women Lead J&K’s Growing Sports Ecosystem
Srinagar, Mar 14: The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League 2025 (J&K) commenced today at the Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground Srinagar, bringing together nearly 550 young women athletes from various districts of Jammu & Kashmir to compete and showcase their skills in the traditional martial art of Pencak Silat. Organized under the aegis of the […]
Decision to revoke Wangchuk’s detention welcome, but no space for agitation, violence: Ladakh LG
LEH, Mar 14 (PTI): Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central government’s decision to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, terming it a positive step for the region. However, Saxena said there is “no space for agitation” and violence in the Union territory, and […]
Govt working to minimise impact of global conflicts on people, Cong trying to create panic: PM
SILCHAR, Mar 14 (PTI): Asserting that the Centre was working to minimise the impacts of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress was acting “irresponsibly” by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Assam’s Silchar after unveiling projects worth over Rs […]
Approving Rs 100 Cr fisheries cluster in Anantnag symbol of PM Modi led Govt’s commitment towards J&K: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Mar 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a national model for integrated fisheries development, as India consolidates its position as the second-largest fish-producing country in the world. Addressing the National Coldwater Fisheries Conference at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, the LG Manoj Sinha […]
Climate change affecting Kashmir’s ecosystem: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Mar 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stressed the need to adopt scientific research, modern technology and sustainable practices to strengthen cold-water fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir while safeguarding natural resources. Addressing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar, CM Omar said universities and research […]