Education most powerful tool for empowerment: CM Omar

Addresses 19th Special Convocation of the University of Jammu Jammu: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir stands at the threshold of transformation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday emphasised that education is the most powerful tool for equity and empowerment and it must reach every corner of the Union territory. Addressing the 19th Special Convocation of […]
Unveiling the ‘white collar’ terror plot
Red Fort blast and an interstate terror module: What we know New Delhi: A Faridabad university, the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives and, a few hours later, a powerful car blast near the Red Fort killing 13 people. In the three days since November 10, eight people have been arrested and many detained, the […]
Suspects used encrypted Swiss app to share maps, plans for Delhi blast: Probe
New Delhi: The three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University, who are under scanner for the deadly car blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening, were in constant contact through a Swiss communication app called Threema, police said on Thursday. The three suspects – Dr Umar Un Nabi, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr […]
Culprits deserve strictest punishment: CM Omar Abdullah
Says innocent Kashmiris should not be harassed Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said those behind the Delhi blast should be given the strictest punishment, but emphasised that the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be branded as sympathisers of terrorism. The chief minister said only a few elements were responsible for disturbing […]
Srinagar records coldest night of season so far at minus 2.1 deg C
Srinagar: The mercury dropped across Kashmir, with night temperatures remaining below the freezing point at most places and Srinagar recording the coldest night of the season at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, Meteorological Department officials said on Thursday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Wednesday night was over three degrees below the season’s normal. Except for […]
Police moves Interpol for Red Corner Notice against south Kashmir doctor

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police has approached Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice against Qazigund-based Dr Muzaffar in connection with the interstate ‘white collar’ terror module busted earlier this week, officials said on Thursday. Muzaffar is the brother of Dr Adeel who was amongst the eight people, including three doctors, arrested in the case […]
Govt to establish 100 Sainik Schools across country through PPP mode: Amit Shah
Boriyavi (Guj): The Narendra Modi government has decided to set up 100 Sainik Schools across the country on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. Speaking via video conference at the inauguration function of Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS) and Sagar Organic Plant, he said these […]
Delhi blast perpetrators to face strictest possible punishment: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the punishment for those behind the blast in Delhi will send a message to the world that no one should ever dare to even think of such an attack again. Shah was speaking, through video link, at the inauguration of Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik […]
Car explosion near Red Fort is an act of terror: Govt

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday termed the car explosion outside Red Fort as a “terrorist incident” and directed investigating agencies to deal with the case with “utmost urgency and professionalism” to bring the perpetrators and their sponsors to justice without delay. A Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his return […]
Red Fort blast: PM Modi meets survivors, says guilty to be brought to justice

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the LNJP Hospital on Wednesday and met the survivors of the Red Fort blast, saying the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The prime minister was in the hospital for nearly 25 minutes. “Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for […]