Congress to support Vijay’s TVK for govt formation in Tamil Nadu: Sources
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu Congress has decided to support TVK leader Vijay in forming a secular government in the state, sources said. The decision to support the TVK was taken at an urgent meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Tamil Nadu Congress late on Tuesday night. AICC in-charge for […]
Trump pauses Project Freedom, claims great progress for final agreement with Iran
Washington, May 6 (PTI) President Donald Trump has suspended “Project Freedom,” to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, “Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives […]
J&K Bank posts record Rs 2,363 cr profit in FY26
Srinagar, May 5 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Tuesday posted a record profit of Rs 2,363 crore for the 2025-26 financial year. The bank, which declared the annual results here on Tuesday, said it was for the fourth consecutive financial year that the premier financial institute of Jammu and Kashmir posted record profits. “The […]
Vehicle falls into deep gorge on Mughal road in Poonch, 2 dead
POONCH/JAMMU, May 5 (PTI): Two people died and two others went missing after their vehicle skidded off the Mughal road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and fell into a deep gorge, officials said on Tuesday. Four people were travelling in the vehicle when the incident happened late Monday night, they said, adding that acting […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews status of implementation of Budget announcements
SRINAGAR, MAY 5: As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended […]
Three drug peddlers held with heroin in Kulgam
SRINAGAR, May 5 (PTI): Police on Tuesday arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered 202 grams of heroin from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Tuesday. “In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Police in Kulgam successfully dismantled a drug network by arresting three accused, including a key kingpin, and […]
Property acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking attached
Srinagar, May 5 (PTI) A property worth Rs 1.20 crore, allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking, was on Tuesday attached in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital here, police said. Continuing its drive against drug trafficking as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police has attached the property belonging to […]
EOW Kashmir busts health educator recruitment scam, accused held
Srinagar, May 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Tuesday cracked a recruitment fraud case in the Health Department and arrested a senior official for his alleged role in facilitating fake appointments, officials said. In a statement issued here a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has conducted […]
Man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kulgam
Srinagar, May 5: A 30-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Laroo area of Kulgam district on Tuesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Salam Sheikh, a resident of Laroo, they added. Officials said that soon after the incident, Tehsildar Kulgam, […]
Admin fully geared up to make JK drug-free: LG Sinha
BUDGAM, MAY 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced a village-level ‘Parents Brigade’ to combat drug abuse, asserting that the entire administration is committed to eradicating the narcotics menace from the region. Addressing residents after a ‘padyatra’ in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, LG Sinha said he appealed to every family, social organisation, and spiritual […]