SC refuses to entertain fresh pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain 13 more petitions challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying it cannot add any more pleas as they would become difficult to “handle”. “We are not going to increase the number of petitions now…This will keep on piling and […]
Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist sites in Kashmir shut amid security concerns
Srinagar, Apr 29 (PTI) Nearly 50 public parks and gardens located in vulnerable areas of Kashmir valley have been shut as a precautionary measure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday. Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens in Kashmir in view of the […]
Emergency cabinet meet underway at CM Omar’s Jammu home
Jammu, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened an emergency meeting of his cabinet colleagues at his residence in Jammu, sources said here. Sources said that the cabinet meeting is underway at the Wazarat residence of the Chief Minister in Jammu. They said that all his cabinet colleagues are present in […]
Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing in Baramulla, Kupwara, Akhnoor sectors
Jammu, Apr 29 (PTI) Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for a fifth consecutive night, expanding the arc of violations to the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, an official said on Tuesday. This was the fifth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control […]
UN chief stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to India, Pak for ‘de-escalation’, ‘resumption of dialogue’
United Nations, Apr 29 (PTI) Expressing deep concern over the situation between India and Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to both parties, for “de-escalation” and “resumption of dialogue”, his office has said. The Secretary-General “remains deeply concerned about the situation between India and Pakistan. He strongly urges both […]
J&K Hajj Committee notifies schedule for collection of Travel documents for intending Hajj Pilgrims
SRINAGAR, APR 28: As per J&K Haj Committee notice, all the intending Haj Pilgrims of District Srinagar can collect their travel documents from Haj House, Bemina Srinagar as per the details given below, after production of Passport Receipt and Haj Arrangement Dues Slip during office working hours. Selected Haj pilgrims featuring from Cover No. 3 […]
JK terror attack: Youth Congress workers protest near Pakistan High Commission
NEW DELHI, Apr 28(PTI): The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) were detained on Monday after holding a protest near Pakistan High Commission here against the Pahalgam terror attack. “The terrorists killed innocent and unarmed people. They must be dealt with strict action. Every Youth Congress member and every single Indian wants justice for the victims. A […]
PM Modi won’t remain silent on Pahalgam terror attack: LoP in J&K Assembly
Jammu, Apr 28: The leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma Monday said the PM Modi will not remain silent and will give a befitting reply to the deadly Pahalgam attack. He also said that every single word in this special session of the House is being scrutinised as the eyes of the whole […]
Update: Woman dies after setting herself ablaze in Hazratbal
Srinagar, Apr 28: A woman from Hazratbal Srinagar died on Monday after setting herself ablaze at Hazratbal area of Srinagar, officials said. An official confirming the incident said that a lady set herself ablaze in a room in the first floor of a three-storeyed building at Hazratbal area of Srinagar city. He said the fire […]
Will strengthen people’s fight against terrorism, says Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, Apr 28(PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would strengthen people’s crusade against terrorism as it can be defeated only by the cooperation of the public. Abdullah, however, cautioned that the government should avoid any step that will alienate the public. “Militancy or terrorism will finish when people […]