Divided by politics: Three ‘Aga’ candidates lock horns for Budgam bypoll
Budgam (JK), Oct 21 (PTI) The bypoll for the Budgam assembly constituency in central Kashmir has become a no-holds-barred and intensely personal political fight, with three heavyweight members of the politically powerful Shia community battling it out against each other. The contest for the seat, vacated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after he chose to […]
Man evading arrest for 7 years arrested in Kulgam
Srinagar, Oct 21 (PTI) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district have arrested a wanted person evading arrest for the past seven years, a spokesperson said. Mohammad Fareed Bajard, a resident of Gundah Khawas in Rajouri district, was wanted in a case registered at Yaripora police station. “Continuing its sustained crackdown on absconders and proclaimed […]
LBA seeks footage to assist violence probe; calls for music-free weddings
Leh, Oct 21 (PTI) The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) on Tuesday sought photos and video clips of the September 24 violence that left four persons dead and several injured, saying such material is critical for the ongoing investigation and in the pursuit of justice. The association, which is part of the Leh Apex Body, also […]
Exceptional coordination among armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees: PM Modi

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time. Addressing the Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, he […]
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant

PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, which he described as a towering symbol of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. Modi arrived here on Sunday evening and boarded the home-built aircraft carrier off the coast of Goa. The entire journey was done in a discreet manner, sources said. “Today, on […]
Lt Guv arrives at Delhi with Holy Relics of Lord Buddha

Says exposition of holy relics has deepened spiritual connect NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha returned to Delhi on Monday after concluding his three-day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. He was leading the delegation to bring back the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to India following their exposition in Elista, the Capital city […]
CM Omar Abdullah extends warm greetings on Diwali

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to all those celebrating the festival of Diwali across the country and beyond. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Diwali, the festival of lights, signifies the triumph of good over evil and the victory of truth […]
Will never form govt with NC nor do we need to: LoP Sunil Sharma

Srinagar: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Monday asserted that his party will never align with the National Conference (NC) under any circumstances. Addressing a charged gathering of supporters and workers, Sharma emphasized that his party stands firmly for the dignity, peace, and progress of the people of Jammu & Kashmir and will not […]
Flash floods in JK pushed end dates of hydel power projects by 3 to 5 months: J&K Bank MD

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday said the flash floods caused by heavy rains a couple of months earlier have delayed the completion of hydel power projects in the Union Territory by three to five months. He, however, said that while there was no direct impact of it on […]
PM Modi calls on President Murmu, shares Diwali greetings
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings. The president’s office shared pictures of the meeting in a post on X. “Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings,” it said. Earlier in the […]