Two terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Kishtwar
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing operation in a snow-bound area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, the army said on Saturday. One terrorist was neutralised the day before. Official sources said the terrorists shot dead Saturday were affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and included a top commander, Saifullah, […]
National Conference moves SC against Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 11 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) on Friday said it has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Waqf Act. The party first announced its decision to challenge the Act, which it termed a constitutionally “alarming interference” in the religious affairs of the Muslim […]
ACB registers case against former MD J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation Ltd, others
Jammu, Apr 11: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have registered a case against the then MD, J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation Ltd and others for financial irregularities. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case FIR No. 02/2025 u/s 5(1)(d) r/w Section 5(2) of J&K Prevention […]
EC sources reject suggestions that Indian EVMs prone to hacking
NEW DELHI, Apr 11 (PTI): Election Commission sources on Friday rejected suggestions that electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the country are vulnerable to hacking, asserting that the machines work like simple calculators which are not connected to the internet or infrared. Referring to the reported remarks of United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi […]
PM takes dig at opposition parties, says they only promote family interests
VARANASI, Apr 11(PTI): In a swipe at opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those hankering for power focus solely on promoting their own families, while his government works on the theme of inclusive development. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore here, he said, […]
Terrorist killed amid ongoing gunfight in Kishtwar forests: Army
Srinagar, Apr 11: A terrorist was killed in a joint search and destroy operation launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the dense forests of Chhatru area in Kishtwar district on Friday Army said. The Army said that the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs. It said that the contact […]
Body of third missing nomad youth recovered from Vaishaw Nallah in Kulgam
Srinagar, Apr 11: The body of the third missing nomad youth was recovered from the Vaishow Nallah near the Mah Bhan area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the deceased, Mukhtar Ahmad had been missing since February 13 this year along with two other, youths, whose bodies were found […]
Cipla gets USFDA nod for generic cancer drug
NEW DELHI, Apr 11 (PTI): Drug major Cipla on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic cancer treatment drug. The company has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) submitted for paclitaxel protein-bound particles for […]
Physically, mentally fit daughters not entitled to maintenance under Section 488: JKHC
Srinagar, Apr 11: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that adult, unmarried daughters who are physically and mentally fit are not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 488 of the J&K Code of Criminal Procedure. Justice Rahul Bharti delivered the verdict while allowing a petition filed […]
Mumbai terror strike plotter Tahawwur Rana in NIA custody for 18 days
NEW DELHI, Apr 11 (PTI): Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana will be questioned in detail by the National Investigation Agency to unravel the conspiracy behind the deadly 26/11 terror strike and his role as a planner of the attacks after a court here granted the agency his 18-day custody early Friday. The anti-terror agency […]