School bus overturns in Jammu, over 35 students injured
Jammu: Over 35 students were injured when a bus turned turtle while they were returning from a picnic here late Saturday evening, officials said. The incident occurred at Ring road near Ratnal in Bishnah area and the condition of all the injured was stated to be stable, the officials said. The bus was carrying 40 […]
Man arrested with posters of banned outfit in Pulwama
Srinagar: A person was arrested in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday and the posters of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were recovered from his possession, police said. During routine checking at Gudoora area near New Circular Road in the south Kashmir district, the accused — identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat, resident of Khadermooh Kakapora — […]
Winter Session of Lok Sabha ends

Key bills passed, debates see politically-charged attacks New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, drawing curtains on the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament, which saw the passage of crucial bills, including one to repeal the 20-year-old MNREGA and another on opening up the civil nuclear sector for private participation. The […]
Omar Abdullah meets Jal Shakti minister, seeks early release of funds for JK

New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil here and discussed key issues related to the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory, including the early release of pending central funds to clear work-done claims and restart stalled schemes. Abdullah was accompanied by […]
Young generation must inculcate ancient values in present-day life: LG Sinha

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called upon the young generation to inculcate ancient values and ideals in present-day life, saying the complete Indian knowledge system rooted in the Vedas and encompassing a holistic worldview offers solutions to modern challenges. The remarks were made by the lieutenant governor while releasing the fourth edition of “Kartavya […]
Everything normal in Kashmir, says ATOAI

Srinagar: The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) on Friday asserted that everything was normal in the Kashmir Valley, and said all stakeholders, including the Centre, were keen that tourism bounces back in the Union territory at the earliest. “We all believe that J-K is the adventure destination of India and we want to […]
Delhi-based pharma company owner held in Jammu
Was charged with drug trafficking Jammu: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested the owner of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking in the Union territory, officials said on Friday. “In a significant breakthrough against a drug trafficking network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended […]
Searches launched in several villages of Rajouri
Locals report suspicious movement Rajouri/Jammu: Security forces have launched an extensive search operation in different villages of Rajouri district after reports of the movement of suspicious people in the region. The operation, which was launched around midnight on Thursday, is continuing, official sources said. They said security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some […]
Action taken by Centre to resolve Ladakh’s issues will be in UT’s interest: LG Gupta
Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that stakeholders have already submitted their draft proposals addressing various issues and the Centre will take action in the interest of the Union Territory and the nation. Talks are continuing in Ladakh and the process is moving forward in a structured manner, he said “They have […]
BJP spokesman, others call on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, an official spokesman said here. Later, Mohammad Iqbal Ahangar, Chairman, OBC Welfare Association J&K UT and former President, Municipal Committee Dooru-Verinag also called on Lieutenant Governor. Harpreet Singh, Chairman, Jammu Sanskriti School also met Sinha and briefed him on the school’s upcoming […]