Father, son duo killed in road mishap in baramulla
Srinagar, Aug 22: A father and son were killed in a road accident in the Rajarwani Uri area on National Highway in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Officials said that a collision occurred today between a dumper vehicle and a load carrier, resulting in the deaths of a father and son on the spot. […]
PM Modi flays INDIA bloc for opposing SIR
Gayaji (Bihar), Aug 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday charged the INDIA bloc with opposing moves aimed at rooting out corruption in higher echelons of power and steps taken to tackle “threat” posed to the nation’s demography from “infiltrators”. The PM made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by […]
Kishtwar cloudburst: Army commander lauds forces for relief works in Chisoti
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma has complimented troops for the disaster relief efforts undertaken by them during the Chisoti cloudburst. The Army commander visited Kishtwar and Rajouri districts on Thursday. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited hinterland formations and units at Rajouri and Kishtwar to compliment […]
Search operation underway in Kathua
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) Security forces on Friday launched a search operation after reports of movement of two suspected persons in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. The search operation was launched in Juthalba area of Rajbagh after locals reported movement of two suspected persons in Jakhol area late Thursday night, they said. The […]
CAT dismisses plea for rescheduling JKSSB examination
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has dismissed a set of applications seeking rescheduling of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) examination slated to be held later this month. The plea had been filed separately by four candidates on the grounds that the JKSSB test dates — August […]
LG Sinha terminates two more govt employees over terror links
Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated two government employees over terror links. According to details the LG invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution to terminate the employees. The employees include Khurshid Ahmed Rather, a teacher in Karnah, and Siyad Ahmad Khan, Assistant Stockman (Sheep Husbandry Dept) […]
SC bars feeding of stray dogs on streets, asks civic bodies to create dedicated spaces for it
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Feeding of stray dogs will not be permitted on streets, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled as it directed the municipal authorities of Delhi-NCR to create dedicated spaces for it. A three-judge special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the feeding areas have to be identified keeping in view […]
Stray dogs row: SC to deliver order today
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court is set to pronounce today the order on a plea to stay its August 11 direction to permanently relocate stray dogs from streets to dog shelters in Delhi-NCR. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria had on August 14 reserved […]
CM reviews relief, rehabilitation efforts in calamity-hit Kishtwar, Kathua
SRINAGAR, AUG 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the recent cloudbursts and flash floods in Kishtwar and Kathua districts. The Chief Minister, while addressing officers, stressed the need for speedy relief assistance, restoration of essential services, and long-term strategies to […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival commences at iconic Dal Lake
SRINAGAR, Aug 21 (PTI): The inaugural three-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) commenced at the iconic Dal Lake here on Thursday with over 400 athletes participating in the event, officials said. The athletes are competing for medals in rowing, canoeing and kayaking, and as many as 24 gold medals will be at stake over […]
