Union Home Secretary to review J&K security, modernisation plan
Srinagar, Mar 23: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is scheduled to chair a high-level meeting later today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and finalise the modernisation requirements for the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) for the 2026-27 fiscal, official sources said. The meeting, scheduled to be held through video conferencing, comes […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered the martyrdom of Independence movement heroes Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev and said their ideals of justice, patriotism and fearless resistance continue to ignite the spirit of countless Indians. PM Modi also said that at a young age, they displayed extraordinary courage and […]
Mysterious blast outside house in Samba, no one injured
Jammu, Mar 23 (PTI) A mysterious blast occurred in a village in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, officials said. The blast took place near the main gate of the residence of former sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma at Gawala Talab, some 10 km from the International Border in the Ghagwal sector around […]
NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir in terror-related case
Srinagar, Mar 23 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency on Monday carried out raids at several locations in Kashmir in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. The searches were conducted in the Handwara area of Kupwara district and Kulgam district, the officials said. Further details are awaited.
CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over demise of father of MLA Payare Lal Sharma
SRINAGAR, MAR 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father of Payare Lal Sharma, MLA from Inderwal. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to Shri Sharma and his family during this difficult time. He described the loss as irreparable and prayed for strength […]
Mughal road reopens for vehicular traffic after closure due to snowfall
Poonch/Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) The Mughal Road, a vital alternative route connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, reopened for vehicular traffic on Sunday after remaining closed for around 10 days due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The 84-km road links south Kashmir’s Shopian district with Poonch and Rajouri districts in the Jammu region. […]
Expose any anti-people stance of J-K government: BJP to its Jammu MLAs
Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday directed its MLAs here to remain proactive in highlighting people’s concerns and also expose any anti-people stance of the Jammu and Kashmir government. This directive was communicated during a meeting convened by J-K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organisation) […]
Jammu railway division apprehends 249 ticketless passengers during Navrati drive
JAMMU, Mar 22 (PTI): The Jammu division of the railways conducted an intensive ticket-checking drive on the Katra–Pathankot rail section during Navratri, apprehending 249 passengers for travelling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets, officials said on Sunday. The special drive aimed to ensure passenger comfort amid the festive rush and covered multiple trains and […]
Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas
JAMMU, MAR 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar Diwas, at Jammu. Celebrating the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the cultural evening brought together senior Government officials, students, and the people of Bihar living in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings […]
India urea plants at half capacity as West Asia tensions choke gas supplies
New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) India’s urea plants are running at half capacity after force majeure declarations disrupted LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, industry sources said on Sunday. Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India’s largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their […]