CS assesses cyber security framework implementation in JK
Sets deadlines for asset inventorization and SDC augmentation JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress achieved under the Cyber Security Action Plan being implemented across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of all departments, Inspector General of Police (Crime), […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir
Mercury plummets to minus 4 degrees in Pulwama Srinagar: After a brief respite, cold conditions intensified in Kashmir as the night temperatures dropped and settled below the freezing point at most places in the valley, officials said on Friday. Pulwama town was the coldest recorded place with a minimum of minus 4 degrees Celsius […]
UT level security conference : Every single terrorist in valley must be neutralised: LG Manoj Sinha

Says the real security gains since 2019 must be defended Jammu: Lt Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said “security gains” made in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019 must be defended and every terrorist operating in the valley, forests, or villages must be neutralised. Addressing the first Union territory-level security conference at IIT Jammu, […]
Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking Dar’s custodial interrogation. The accused was produced in the Patiala House […]
Only constitutional courts can confer life imprisonment without remission: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the power to impose punishment of imprisonment for life without remission was conferred only on the constitutional courts and not on session’s courts. A bench of justices AhsanuddinAmanullah and K VinodChandran said life imprisonment given to an accused would be for the rest of the life […]
Night temperatures rise above freezing point in Kashmir
Srinagar: Kashmir is experiencing a huge relief from intense cold as night temperatures rose and settled above the freezing point, with rain and snow expected to coincide with the oncoming “Chillai-Kalan”, the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Thursday. The mercury in most places in the valley settled above the freezing point, with Srinagar […]
Air power has emerged as a decisive force in today’s times: Rajnath

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s high-impact military capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday as he commended the Indian Air Force for its handling of Pakistan’s “irresponsible reaction” after it hit several terror targets. In an address to top commanders of the IAF, he described the IAF as a technologically advanced, operationally agile, […]
LokSabha nod to G RAM G Bill amid opposition protests
New Delhi: The LokSabha on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA with a new initiative that guarantees rural jobs for 125 days every year amid vociferous protests by the Opposition, and Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserting that the change was necessary to fix shortcomings in the scheme. Responding to […]
India accords highest priority to securing permanent membership in expanded UNSC: Govt

New Delhi: The government accords “highest priority” to securing permanent membership for India in an “expanded” United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and New Delhi remains engaged, both at bilateral and multilateral levels, in this endeavour, the Centre told Parliament on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the RajyaSabha, Minister of State for […]
Govt mandates GPS, RFID for mineral transport vehicles
Sets Jan 26 deadline Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has amended the rules governing concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making GPS-enabled vehicles, RFID registration and a valid e-Challan mandatory for mineral transportation across the Union territory, officials said on Wednesday. The Mining Department has fixed January 26 as the deadline for […]