New Year eve: Multi-layered security at tourist hotspots across Valley

Forces intensify checking, patrolling Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across the Valley, particularly at tourist spots, in view of New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. To ensure peaceful festivities, a multi-layered security is being maintained at key tourist destinations, they said, adding, there has been a significant deployment of security forces […]
Kashmir reports fresh snowfall in higher reaches

MeT predicts more downpour Srinagar: Fresh snowfall blanketed several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir with the Meteorological department forecasting light to moderate precipitation at most places over the next 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. Owing to a cloud cover, the night temperatures remained higher than the seasonal average and settled above […]
With least terrorist presence police conducted 541 cordon-search ops in Jammu during 2025
Jammu: Intensive security and crime-control measures remained in force in Jammu, with police conducting 541 cordon-and-search operations and 1,093 long-range patrols in 2025, while reporting no active terrorist presence in the district, a senior police officer said. Presenting the annual crime and security review, Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh said 4,134 FIRs […]
Row over re-engagement: Re-employment granted in exceptional cases: Minister Javed Dar
Srinagar: Stating that government has no blanket policy for the re-engagement of retired employees, Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said that such extensions are granted only in exceptional cases where specific expertise is essential. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Minister said that as of now no such extension has […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on the eve of New Year

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the eve of the New Year 2026. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the occasion of the New Year, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all the citizens. The New Year festivity brings new hopes and […]
Operation Sindoor, labour reforms highlight of Union govt’s calendar for 2026
New Delhi: From the success of Operation Sindoor to initiatives taken in the farm and the service sector, the government’s calendar for 2026 seeks to highlight India’s transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister L Murugan said on Wednesday. Murugan, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, released the Government of India calendar […]
Army’s northern commander reviews operational preparedness of troops
Leh: Army’s northern commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday visited forward areas in Union Territory of Ladakh and reviewed operational preparedness of deployed troops, officials said. The General Officer Commanding-in-chief, northern command, visited Tagyarmale sector of eastern Ladakh and was briefed about the security situation by the field commanders, the officials said. “Lt Gen […]
JK Vande Bharat trains become instant hit with commuters

Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers adopt this mode of travel in past six months Jammu: Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu Railway Division in its first year of operations, officials said. The premium train […]
Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in Chenab valley
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigil in the high altitude areas of Chenab valley district to counter any attempt by terrorists to disrupt New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. A massive counter-terrorist operation has been underway since last week […]
Indian economy likely to maintain strong growth: RBI

Says adoption of stablecoins could pose risk to monetary sovereignty Mumbai: The Indian economy is likely to maintain strong growth, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and prudent macroeconomic policies despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Reserve Bank said in a report on Wednesday. The health of commercial banks (SCBs) […]