India will become Maoist-free by March 31: Amit Shah
MUNDALI (ODISHA), Mar 6 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that India will become Maoist-free by March 31 and said security forces will defeat those who dream of building a red corridor from Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati to Pashupati in Nepal. Addressing a function marking the 57th Raising Day of the Central Industrial […]
J&K’s pension bill projected to double 10 years, OPS unsustainable: Officials
JAMMU, Mar 6 (PTI): The pension bill of the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to double in the 10-year period between 2020-30, with approximately 2.48 lakh retired employees being paid allowances, officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir administration also said there is no proposal under consideration to revive the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), asserting […]
Strict curbs in place in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Mar 6 (PTI) Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after congregational prayers this afternoon. Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the sixth consecutive day due to protests over the killing of […]
IAF Su-30MKI crash in Assam: Both pilots killed
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district. The IAF confirmed on Friday the deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, a day after the Russian-origin aircraft went missing. The jet […]
HDFC fraud case: CJM Shopian rejects bail of five bank officials
Srinagar, Mar 6: The Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Shopian has rejected the bail applications of five officials of HDFC Bank who were arrested in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case being investigated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir. A spokesperson said the Economic Offences […]
US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid Iran war
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Mar 6 (PTI): Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. “President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil to keep flowing into the global […]
LG Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta tenders resignation
Srinagar, Mar 05 (KNO): In a surprising development Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta tendered his resignation on Thursday, Sources said. Gupta had taken oath on July 18, 2025, becoming the third LG of the Union Territory of Ladakh. He tendered his resignation this evening, said the source, adding that the reasons behind his resignation […]
Evading arrest Crime Branch Kashmir nabs fake overseas job fraudster from Haryana
Srinagar, Mar 5: A special team of the Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has arrested a habitual fraudster from Faridabad, Haryana, who had been evading law enforcement for months after allegedly duping youth from Srinagar with false promises of overseas employment, particularly in Armenia. A spokesperson of the organisation said a special team […]
Agriculture holds immense potential for new startups: CM
JAMMU, MAR 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that initiatives such as the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) are playing a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem and promoting innovation-driven enterprises in […]
No issue can be resolved through military conflict: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Mar 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a “swift end” to the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, saying no issue can be resolved through military confrontation. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “India and Finland, both, believe in the rule of […]