Fresh encounter breaks out in Kishtwar
Jammu: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and holed up terrorists during the ongoing search operation in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in Chatroo belt on Sunday, leading to a gunfight that left one paratrooper dead and seven other […]
First full goods train with rice reaches Anantnag
Jammu: Northern Railway’s Jammu Division transported a 42-BCN goods rake loaded with rice to Anantnag from Sangrur (Punjab) in 24 hours, boosting freight movement in the valley, an official said on Thursday. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Jammu, Uchit Singhal said the successful arrival of the full rake of food grain wagons from the Food Corporation […]
IAF to display ‘Operation Sindoor’ formation at R-Day flypast
New Delhi: A formation flying named “Operation Sindoor” comprising Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat jets will feature in the Indian Air Force’s Republic Day flypast that will serve as a powerful symbol of the dominance it established during the four-day hostilities with Pakistan last May. In total, 29 aircraft including 16 fighters, nine helicopters […]
J&K Civil Services Judicial Exams
Examinations conducted in complete fair manner: JKPSC Says no scope for bias, manipulation or external influence JAMMU: In response to recent media and social media news items regarding fairness of the J&K Civil Services Judicial (Main) 2025 Examination, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (J&K PSC) puts on record that the examinations are […]
Budget 2026: CM Omar calls for need-based planning in line with govt’s development roadmap

Jammu: Emphasising fiscal discipline, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed all departments to submit well-structured, need-based proposals consistent with the government’s development roadmap. For the second consecutive day, Abdullah held consultations with several key departments to assess priorities, sectoral needs and development imperatives for the upcoming budget session of the J&K […]
Budget Under the Lens: Omar Abdullah’s Second Fiscal Test amid Rising Expectations
As criticism mounts and hope persists, business leaders, civil society & common citizens look to the CM’s budget for signals of revival, balance and reassurance Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As the Assembly prepares to convene, all eyes are firmly fixed on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s second budget — a fiscal exercise unfolding amid criticism, cautious […]
Republic Day: Security beefed up in Srinagar, night patrols, surprise inspections conducted

Srinagar: Police have intensified security measures in Srinagar ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth and incident-free celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. In preparation for the upcoming Republic Day festivities, the Srinagar police has heightened security and inspection protocols throughout the city to guarantee a peaceful and safe observance of this national event, police officials […]
Kishtwar encounter: More troops inducted, search ops intensified near encounter site
Jammu: As Republic Day is nearing, safety protocols are being significantly tightened across Jammu, with security forces on Wednesday conducting house to house searches in a locality with a large concentration of Rohingya Muslims, officials said. They said additional Army troops were inducted in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district on day four of the […]
World must display ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism: Jaishankar

New Delhi: The first ‘Made in India’ C-295 military aircraft is expected to roll out of a factory before September, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday as he underlined New Delhi’s commitment to build resilient manufacturing capabilities. In his remarks at a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Jaishankar asserted that […]
DGP reviews security scenario ahead of Republic Day
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday directed the force to deal firmly with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquility. Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), was chairing a comprehensive security review meeting at the District Police Office in south Kashmir’s Shopian. The DGP took stock […]