NIA attaches plot belonging to terror accused in Budgam
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday attached a plot of land belonging to a terror accused in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The attached property at SK Bagh area of Budgam belongs to Tafazul Hussain Parimoo, a resident of Sheikh-ul-Alam Colony in Nowgam here. Parimoo is presently in NIA custody […]
Fresh ’custodian land scam’ uncovered in Jammu, ACB files three more FIRs
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has exposed another major land scam involving Custodian land in Jammu district, officials said here on Friday. In a statement, a spokesperson of the organisation said that it again achieved a major success in extracting one of the major land scams in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein Custodian […]
J&K marks National Panchayati Raj Day with massive public participation
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) 2026 with widespread public participation, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and community-led development. Thousands of people across 4,291 Gram Panchayats took part in programmes held at Panchayat, Block and District levels across the Union Territory. Observed annually on April 24, the […]
LG calls for students, teachers’ role in nation-building
Tells them to position India as the world’s leading knowledge economy Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon students and teachers to contribute to nation-building and adapt classrooms to today’s changing global landscape, positioning India as the world’s leading knowledge economy. He said that every student talented in art, craft, music, or […]
Several public delegations, JCCI call on CM
CM assures genuine concerns would be addressed on priority JAMMU: Several public and trade deputations Thursday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here, presenting a wide spectrum of developmental and industry-related matters, while seeking continued policy support and facilitation. A deputation led by President Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arun Gupta, engaged with […]
J&K all set to hold International Film Festival this year
DIPR to organise festival after Amarnath yatra concludes JAMMU: In a significant initiative to promote cinema, culture, and tourism, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has initiated plans to host a prestigious international film festival through the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by […]
Clinging to the Cliffs: Kashmir’s Markhor Stages a Quiet Comeback
Rising numbers offer hope, but experts warn habitat pressure and human interference still threaten survival Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: High in the craggy mountains of Kashmir, where sheer cliffs defy gravity, the markhor—the world’s largest wild goat—moves with a rare elegance. With its corkscrew horns and remarkable climbing ability, the species has long been a […]
Imams, mosques join ‘war on drugs’ in Anantnag
Srinagar: Imams and management committees of various mosques in Anantnag district of south Kashmir have joined the government’s “war on drugs”, using their religious platform to create awareness against drug abuse, officials said on Thursday. “In a significant community-driven initiative against the drug menace, mosques across Anantnag have extended full support to the ongoing efforts […]
Oil cos losing Rs 20 on petrol, Rs 100 on diesel but no plans to raise prices: Govt
New Delhi: State-owned fuel retailers are incurring losses of about Rs 20 per litre on petrol and roughly Rs 100 per litre on diesel as pump prices remain frozen for nearly four years despite a surge in global oil prices, the government said on Thursday, signalling there is no immediate plan to raise retail fuel […]
India extends airspace closure for Pakistan aircraft till May 24
New Delhi: India has extended the ban on Pakistan planes from using its airspace till May 24. With the latest extension, the closure of the Indian airspace for Pakistan aircraft will now be in place for more than a year — a move that first came days after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, […]