Northern Army commander reviews summer strategy in Kashmir
Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited forward areas along the #LineOfControl in North Kashmir to assess the existing security dynamics, summer strategy and review operational preparedness across the region,” the […]
‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan’: LG launches two anti-drug programmes for action rooted in family, community support
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched two initiatives as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the UT and said addiction victims must be treated with dignity, reconnecting them to society’s mainstream through resolve and compassion. The remarks came as Sinha led a march in Baramulla and engaged with citizens under the 100-day […]
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak allegations
CBI lodges FIR; students livid, Oppn slams govt New Delhi: The NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 was cancelled on Tuesday amid allegations of paper leak with the CBI registering an FIR after the government asked it to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the “irregularities”. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which […]
We take responsibility: NTA DG Abhishek Singh
Says process to hold NEET-UG re-exam to begin in 7-10 days New Delhi: Taking responsibility for the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 over allegations of paper leak, the Director General of the National Testing Agency, Abhishek Singh, on Tuesday said the schedule for the re-examination would be announced within the “next seven to […]
West Asia war, energy security to dominate BRICS meet
New Delhi: The escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on the global energy supply chain are expected to dominate deliberations at a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be hosted by India beginning Thursday. Ending weeks of uncertainty, the Iranian embassy confirmed Tuesday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to New […]
Union mines ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in JK
Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, marking another major milestone towards transparent, sustainable and investor-friendly mineral development in the Union Territory. Ministry of Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal officially launched the tranche at a function here. Addressing the gathering, he […]
14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official Data
Jammu: More than 17 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached by the land mafia across Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu division accounting for over 14 lakh kanals, more than three times the figure recorded in Kashmir division, while Rajouri district topped the list among all 20 districts, official data said. According to the […]
Border villagers play extraordinary role in nation-building: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said residents of border villages shoulder an “extraordinary responsibility” in serving the nation. Sinha, who visited Uran Bowa village in the Uri area of Baramulla, reviewed projects under the central government’s Vibrant Village Programme and addressed a public gathering. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership had brought […]
Somnath remains guiding light ushering Bharat towards new horizons: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday performed puja on Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a celebration of 1,000 years of unbroken faith and unyielding resolve. Sinha also attended a public event organised on the sacred occasion at Lok Bhavan, an official spokesman said. The lieutenant governor (LG) said that despite countless atrocities and invasions by aggressors, […]
CM Omar meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Discusses Statehood, key issues concerning J&K NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several significant matters including restoration of Statehood, Transaction of Business Rules, rationalisation […]