LG inaugurates laser, torch show at Gulmarg ahead of Khelo India Winter Games

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated a laser and torch show at Gulmarg on the eve of the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, officials said. LG Sinha kick-started the festivities, setting the tone for a grand winter spectacle, the officials said. They said Sinha […]
‘Continued delay’ in restoration of statehood to J-K is concerning: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Ruling National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the “continued delay” in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic institutions, yet the promise of restoring […]
3 JeM terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter; Army reaffirms resolve for terror-free J&K
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Three members of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of all the slain terrorists were charred beyond recognition as the mud house they were hiding in caught fire during the gunfight, […]
‘Hatred cannot be overcome with hatred’: J-K minister’s indirect jibe at Pakistan
Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir minister Satish Sharma on Sunday urged Pakistan to mend its ways, and said “hatred cannot be overcome with hatred, but with love.” Speaking to reporters after attending an event in Baramulla district’s Gulmarg, Sharma said a large number of tourists were visiting the valley as a result of […]
Army officer dies after falling unconscious while on duty
Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) An Army officer died here on Sunday after falling unconscious while on duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. The Army captain fell unconscious while on duty in Naugam sector in the Handwara area of the north Kashmir district, they said. The officials said the officer was airlifted to […]
Last rites of Jammu student who died in Russia-Ukraine war held
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Manjinder Singh, 24, travelled to Russia on a student visa with hopes of higher education and supporting his family. He returned to his family, however, months later in a coffin, with his family alleging he was lured into joining the Russian Army under false promises. Singh had travelled to Russia in […]
Srinagar records highest ever day temp in Feb

Parts of Kashmir reel from heatwave Srinagar: Srinagar city recorded the highest ever daytime temperature for the month of February on Saturday, as most parts of Kashmir experienced a heatwave, officials said here. A few weather stations in the valley registered record-breaking maximum temperatures for February. The daytime temperatures were 9.5 to 10 degrees […]
Jhelum Shield Strengthened After 2014 Floods: Govt
Over Rs 2,400 crore spent; river capacity enhanced in Srinagar Bank protection and spill channel works underway to tackle 60,000 cusec threat Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The government has stated that massive flood management works have been undertaken across the Kashmir Valley in the aftermath of the devastating September 2014 floods, with structural interventions worth […]
Infiltrators to be removed from voter list, country in 5 years: Amit Shah

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Naxalism would be eliminated from the country by the March 31 deadline set by the government, while illegal immigrants would be removed not only from the electoral rolls but also from the nation in the next five years. On the second of his two-day visit […]
‘One Nation, One Election’ will enable long-term policy focus: VP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday said implementing the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ would enable stronger decision-making and long-term policy focus. He made the remarks while addressing the National CSR Summit 2026 convened by the Times of India Group at the Bharat Mandapam here. The vice president underlined the importance […]