Farooq hails Congress for taking up J-K statehood issue with PM Modi
Srinagar, Jul 18 (PTI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday congratulated the Congress for writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “I congratulate (Mallikarjun) Kharge and Rahul (Gandhi) who raised the issue with the PM and a meeting of all leaders will take place on (July) 19 […]
DGP reviews security situation, anti-terror operations in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday reviewed the security situation and anti-terror operations in the mountainous districts of Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar, an official said. The DGP, who visited Bhaderwah and Batote areas, laid emphasis on eliminating both existing and newly formed terrorist groups hiding […]
Man dies, another injured in Kathua road mishap
Jammu, Jul 18: One person was killed and another one was injured in a road accident on Bani Basohli road at Duara area of Kathua on Friday. Officials said that a bike was involved in an accident today on the Bani-Basohli road. In the incident, the bike rider and its pillion rider were injured. Both […]
We want Ladakh to be recognised globally as top tourism destination: LG Gupta after being sworn-in
Leh/Jammu, July 18 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Friday expressed his commitment to rebuilding the Union Territory with people’s support, and said they want to take Ladakh to a level where its name will be recognised globally as a top tourism destination. Gupta on Friday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of […]
India welcomes US listing of TRF as global terrorist outfit
NEW DELHI, Jul 18 (PTI): India on Friday welcomed the US designating Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) proxy TRF, which claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, as a global terrorist outfit. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Washington’s decision on The Resistance Front (TRF) as a “strong affirmation” of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. In a social media post, […]
US designates LeT proxy The Resistance Front responsible for Pahalgam attack as terrorist organisation
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jul 18 (PTI): In a significant development, the US has designated The Resistance Front, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that was behind the Pahalgam attack, as a foreign terrorist organisation. In a statement issued by the Department of State on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this action demonstrates […]
Two schools receive bomb threat in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Jul 18 (PTI): Two schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Friday morning, a Delhi Fire Services official said. A call regarding the bomb threat was received at Richmond School in Paschim Vihar and Abhinav Public School in Rohini Sector 3, the official said. “Teams of multiple agencies are present and thorough checking […]
Intruder kills house owner’s son during scuffle in Qazigund, south Kashmir
Qazigund, Jul 18: A youth was killed in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, following a scuffle with a robber who had entered their residential house. Official sources said that an armed robber, posing as a member of security forces, barged into the residence of Mohammad […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes after day-long suspension
SRINAGAR, Jul 18 (PTI): The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday, a day after it was suspended due to heavy rains across Kashmir, officials said. A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the holy cave shrine from Nunwan and Baltal base camps, they said. The yatra was suspended on Thursday as heavy rains triggered landslides and […]
LG Manoj Sinha Meets PM Narendra Modi In New Delhi
NEW DELHI, July 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. In a post on X, PMO India said, “Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri @manojsinha_ , met Prime Minister @narendramodi.
