No safe heaven for cross-border smugglers, peddlers or terror financiers in JK: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led a massive padyatra in Kishtwar as the ongoing drug-free J&K campaign reached its19th district, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to eliminating drug abuse and narco-terrorism from the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor said the fight against drugs is a long-term battle that requires sustained, round-the-clock efforts and collective […]
Global turmoil : PM discusses with EAC measures to further boost growth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed with the members of the Economic Advisory Council various measures to further boost India’s economic growth amid global turmoil. The members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and […]
JK govt files review petition before SC on conduct of TET: Minister
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court on the conduct of the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Saturday. “As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honourable Supreme Court. The government has consistently pursued this matter and remains fully committed […]
Police enhances security preparedness ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has enhanced its preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra by deploying advanced gadgets to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at various yatra camps, officials said on Saturday. They said the Security Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is equipped with a range of modern security devices […]
NEET-UG 2026: NTA dismisses claims of re-exam paper ‘leak’, warns of action
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed as “false” and “fraudulent” claims circulating on social media about alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and warned of strict action against those spreading such content. In a statement on X, the agency said messages claiming a “leak”, advance access […]
India world’s fastest-growing major economy even as many face uncertainty: Rajnath
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that at a time when many countries are facing economic uncertainty, India continues to stand out as the “world’s fastest-growing major economy”. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “India’s economy grew by 7.7 per cent in FY 2025-26, with growth accelerating to 7.8 per cent […]
CS reviews progress of health sector reforms in JK
Calls for expansion of trauma, emergency and critical care services across health institutions SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Health Sector Reforms being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of years. The meeting examined reforms aimed at strengthening tertiary […]
Properties worth Rs 3.5 crore of alleged drug peddlers attached in Srinagar
Srinagar: Properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers were attached in Srinagar, police said on Saturday. The action is part of the police’s ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and efforts to target assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of the narcotics trade under the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan’, a […]
SHO among 4 cops suspended over alleged mishandling of POCSO case
Jammu: Four police personnel, including a Station House Officer, have been suspended over allegations of dereliction of duty for allegedly facilitating a compromise in a POCSO case in Samba district, officials said. According to the order issued by Samba Senior Superintendent of Police Anuj Kumar, the suspended personnel include the Ramgarh SHO, a probationary Sub-Inspector […]