NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir in terror-related case
Srinagar, Mar 23 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency on Monday carried out raids at several locations in Kashmir in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. The searches were conducted in the Handwara area of Kupwara district and Kulgam district, the officials said. Further details are awaited.
CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over demise of father of MLA Payare Lal Sharma
SRINAGAR, MAR 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father of Payare Lal Sharma, MLA from Inderwal. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to Shri Sharma and his family during this difficult time. He described the loss as irreparable and prayed for strength […]
Mughal road reopens for vehicular traffic after closure due to snowfall
Poonch/Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) The Mughal Road, a vital alternative route connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, reopened for vehicular traffic on Sunday after remaining closed for around 10 days due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The 84-km road links south Kashmir’s Shopian district with Poonch and Rajouri districts in the Jammu region. […]
Expose any anti-people stance of J-K government: BJP to its Jammu MLAs
Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday directed its MLAs here to remain proactive in highlighting people’s concerns and also expose any anti-people stance of the Jammu and Kashmir government. This directive was communicated during a meeting convened by J-K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organisation) […]
Jammu railway division apprehends 249 ticketless passengers during Navrati drive
JAMMU, Mar 22 (PTI): The Jammu division of the railways conducted an intensive ticket-checking drive on the Katra–Pathankot rail section during Navratri, apprehending 249 passengers for travelling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets, officials said on Sunday. The special drive aimed to ensure passenger comfort amid the festive rush and covered multiple trains and […]
Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas
JAMMU, MAR 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar Diwas, at Jammu. Celebrating the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the cultural evening brought together senior Government officials, students, and the people of Bihar living in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings […]
India urea plants at half capacity as West Asia tensions choke gas supplies
New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) India’s urea plants are running at half capacity after force majeure declarations disrupted LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, industry sources said on Sunday. Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India’s largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their […]
SC seeks fresh data on prison overcrowding from States, UTs by May 18
New Delhi, Mar 22: The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to file comprehensive affidavits providing updated jail data, including details on sanctioned capacity, overcrowding, and facilities for women inmates, by May 18. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted that the statistics currently on record from most states […]
LG Sinha flags off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra
Srinagar, Mar 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra and participated in the auspicious rituals associated with the annual pilgrimage. The Lt Governor also joined the devotees for the Pratham Puja and offered prayers at the revered Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota, […]
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz
Cairo, Mar 22 (AP) President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in the attacks. […]