JK Vande Bharat trains become instant hit with commuters
Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers adopt this mode of travel in past six months Jammu: Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu Railway Division in its first year of operations, officials said. The premium train […]
Indian economy likely to maintain strong growth: RBI
Says adoption of stablecoins could pose risk to monetary sovereignty Mumbai: The Indian economy is likely to maintain strong growth, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and prudent macroeconomic policies despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Reserve Bank said in a report on Wednesday. The health of commercial banks (SCBs) […]
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 pc of time on legislative business in 2025
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 per cent of their time this year on legislative business, including discussing and passing bills, a legislative think tank has said. In its analysis of the performance of Parliament this year, PRS Legislative said the Question Hour functioned for less time than […]
39 OGWs identified in Kathua this year, 18 of them booked under PSA
Kathua/Jammu: Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Kathua district during 2025, marking a major crackdown on terror networks in the region, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Presenting the annual crime report for 2025, Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohita Sharma said four […]
2025 report card: Crime Branch Jammu registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years
Jammu: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, the agency said on Wednesday, describing the performance as a landmark achievement. During the year, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu Crime Branch successfully disposed of a record number of cases involving serious and […]
Vaishno Devi shrine board committed to enhancing facilities for pilgrims: CEO
Katra/Jammu: The Vaishno Devi shrine board is continuously working to enhance facilities and arrangements for pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district, Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya said on Wednesday. He expressed satisfaction over the heavy influx of devotees coinciding with New Year celebrations, and said adequate arrangements, including accommodation, security, […]
J&K court acquits 3 accused tried for ‘terror’ activities
Srinagar: A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted three people accused of involvement in terror activities for lack of evidence. The court of the additional sessions judge, a special judge designated under the NIA Act, ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Wajid Ahmad Bhat, Masrat […]
Incidents of ‘attack’ on Kashmiri shawl sellers spark concern
New Delhi: Voicing concern over the alleged incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers in some parts of northern states, leaders and outfits from Jammu and Kashmir have called for coordinated action by the Centre and state governments to ensure the safety and livelihood of migrant traders. In Haryana’s Kaithal district, police have […]
Girl ‘abducted’ from Leh, taken to Srinagar by Kargil-native man
Accused held, says police Leh: One person was arrested for allegedly “abducting” a girl here, police said on Wednesday, while Leh town observed a shutdown in protest of the incident and demanded stern action against the accused. During investigation, it came to light that the minor was allegedly enticed by a person from Kargil and […]