65 people, including seven Indians, believed to be missing after landslide in Nepal: Media reports
Kathmandu, Jul 12 (PTI) At least seven Indian nationals are among over 60 passengers who are believed to be missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide and pushed into a swollen river in Nepal early Friday, officials said. The two buses carrying 65 passengers went missing in the Trishuli River in the […]
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, refers legal questions on arrest by ED to larger bench
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case lodged by the ED in the alleged excise policy scam but he will remain in jail as the CBI had later arrested him in a related matter. The top court said […]
Police conducts raids on premises of businessman arrested in Official Secrets Act case
Jammu, Jul 12 (PTI) Police conducted searches at the premises of a businessman arrested a day back in connection with a case under the Official Secrets Act, officials said here. Tarun Behl was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the case registered at a police station here for allegedly spreading misinformation with mala […]
Over 4,400 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, Jul 12 (PTI) More than 4,400 people left Jammu to join the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Friday, amid tight security arrangements, officials said. They will leave for the shrine, at a height of 3,880 metre, after reaching the two base camps of the yatra — […]
Hajj 2024: Last flight carrying 317 pilgrims lands at Sgr Int’l airport
Srinagar, July 12: The final flight of the Hajj 2024, carrying 317 pilgrims, has landed at Srinagar International Airport on Friday morning, marking the conclusion of this year’s pilgrimage for Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The journey, however, has been marred by tragedy, as 11 pilgrims from the region as per the officials succumbed to […]
Haj Committee J&K notifies passport validity for 2026
SRINAGAR, JULY 11: Executive Officer of Haj Committee Jammu & Kashmir Thursday issued a notification for the information for public in general and for the intending pilgrims in particular who wish to perform Haj – 2025 through Haj Committee of India. The notification states that the passport validity for Haj – 2025 is fixed as […]
ED arrests another accused in JKSSB SI exam paper leak case
JAMMU, July 11 (PTI): Nearly three weeks after arresting the alleged mastermind of the 2022 JKSSB Sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak, the Enforcement Directorate has nabbed another absconding accused and secured a five-day custody of him from a special court here, officials said on Thursday. Anil Kumar, 31, a resident of Lahroda in Mahendragarh district […]
SC to hear pleas related to NEET-UG 2024 on July 18
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday said the pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 would be heard on July 18. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the prestigious test, have filed their […]
Interstate security review meet: Senior BSF and police officials meet in Kathua
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) Senior BSF and police officials gathered at a high-level interstate security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Thursday, days after terrorists, who are believed to have infiltrated from across the International Border, ambushed an army patrol. Five army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed and as many […]
Admin failed to contain terrorism in JK, alleges Congress
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday held a protest rally against the BJP-led central government’s alleged failure to check terrorism in the union territory. They also protested against Pakistan for “aiding and abetting” terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Waqar Rasool Wani and working […]