Young generation must inculcate ancient values in present-day life: LG Sinha

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called upon the young generation to inculcate ancient values and ideals in present-day life, saying the complete Indian knowledge system rooted in the Vedas and encompassing a holistic worldview offers solutions to modern challenges. The remarks were made by the lieutenant governor while releasing the fourth edition of “Kartavya […]
Everything normal in Kashmir, says ATOAI

Srinagar: The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) on Friday asserted that everything was normal in the Kashmir Valley, and said all stakeholders, including the Centre, were keen that tourism bounces back in the Union territory at the earliest. “We all believe that J-K is the adventure destination of India and we want to […]
Delhi-based pharma company owner held in Jammu
Was charged with drug trafficking Jammu: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested the owner of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking in the Union territory, officials said on Friday. “In a significant breakthrough against a drug trafficking network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended […]
Searches launched in several villages of Rajouri
Locals report suspicious movement Rajouri/Jammu: Security forces have launched an extensive search operation in different villages of Rajouri district after reports of the movement of suspicious people in the region. The operation, which was launched around midnight on Thursday, is continuing, official sources said. They said security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some […]
Action taken by Centre to resolve Ladakh’s issues will be in UT’s interest: LG Gupta
Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that stakeholders have already submitted their draft proposals addressing various issues and the Centre will take action in the interest of the Union Territory and the nation. Talks are continuing in Ladakh and the process is moving forward in a structured manner, he said “They have […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir
Mercury plummets to minus 4 degrees in Pulwama Srinagar: After a brief respite, cold conditions intensified in Kashmir as the night temperatures dropped and settled below the freezing point at most places in the valley, officials said on Friday. Pulwama town was the coldest recorded place with a minimum of minus 4 degrees Celsius […]
UT level security conference : Every single terrorist in valley must be neutralised: LG Manoj Sinha

Says the real security gains since 2019 must be defended Jammu: Lt Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said “security gains” made in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019 must be defended and every terrorist operating in the valley, forests, or villages must be neutralised. Addressing the first Union territory-level security conference at IIT Jammu, […]
Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking Dar’s custodial interrogation. The accused was produced in the Patiala House […]
Only constitutional courts can confer life imprisonment without remission: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the power to impose punishment of imprisonment for life without remission was conferred only on the constitutional courts and not on session’s courts. A bench of justices AhsanuddinAmanullah and K VinodChandran said life imprisonment given to an accused would be for the rest of the life […]
Night temperatures rise above freezing point in Kashmir
Srinagar: Kashmir is experiencing a huge relief from intense cold as night temperatures rose and settled above the freezing point, with rain and snow expected to coincide with the oncoming “Chillai-Kalan”, the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Thursday. The mercury in most places in the valley settled above the freezing point, with Srinagar […]