Police conduct raids on residences of terrorist aides
Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city, a police spokesman said here. He said that the searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). […]
BJP names Devyani, Aga Syed Mohsin as candidates for assembly bye-polls
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named Devyani Rana and Aga Syed Mohsin as its candidates for by-polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The central election committee of BJP has approved names of Devani Rana and Aga Syed Moshin as candidates for Nagrota and Budgam segments, respectively. Devyani is the daughter of Devinder […]
SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran relaxed the ban on green firecrackers. It asked the Central […]
India elected to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time
NEW YORK, Oct 15 (PTI): India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking the country’s seventh stint on the Geneva-based rights body. Announcing the results of the election held on Tuesday, the UNHRC in a social media post said India’s three-year term will begin on January […]
Man dies of heart attack after his son collapses in his lap in Ramban
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Oct 14 (PTI): A man died of a heart attack after his son collapsed in his lap while they were on their way to a hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident occurred in the Tethar area of Banihal, when Shabir Ahmed Gania (45) was taking his […]
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine
Katra, October 14: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine today. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all.
Operation Sindoor 2.0 will be deadlier, says Western Army Commander Lt Gen Katiyar
JAMMU, Oct 14 (PTI): Asserting that Pakistan has no capacity to fight India but it may attempt Pahalgam-type attacks again, Western Army commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Tuesday said the response — Operation Sindoor 2.0 — will be deadlier. He maintained that Pakistan continues its policy of “bleed India through a thousand cuts” […]
Three killed in head-on collision between auto-rickshaw and bus in Katra
Katra, Oct 14: At least three persons were killed and two others were injured after a head-on collision between an auto-rickshaw and a bus in Serli village near Katra on Tuesday morning. An official said that the accident took place on a road connecting the helipad to Katra, a key route for pilgrims visiting the […]
LG Sinha inaugurates one-day Police Diwali Mela in Jammu
Srinagar, Oct 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated one day Police Diwali mela at Gulshan Ground in Jammu. An official said that the LG was accompanied by J&K DGP besides other police and civil officials. “A large number of people from all walks of life also attended this mela. This mela has been […]
WHO issues alert against substandard oral cough syrups in India
NEW DELHI, Oct 14 (PTI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert against three “substandard” oral cough syrups identified in India — Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife — and urged national regulatory authorities worldwide to immediately notify it if these are detected in their country. It has also advised healthcare professionals to report […]