SC voices concern over rising instances of digital arrest
Seeks Centre’s response New Delhi: Rising incidents of online frauds in the country, especially digital arrests to dupe citizens by fabricating judicial orders, have come under the scanner of the Supreme Court which on Friday sought responses of the Centre and the CBI saying such offences strike at the “very foundation” of public trust in […]
Kashmir farmers, fruit growers demand adequate stock of fertilizers
Shortage of urea, DAP hits autumn cultivation, growers urge timely government action Srinagar: Farmers and fruit growers across Kashmir have expressed deep concern over the shortage of essential fertilizers—particularly urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)—at a crucial time for agricultural and horticultural operations. They have urged the authorities to ensure an adequate supply before the situation […]
CM Omar Abdullah convenes review meeting of District Kulgam
Reviews progress of development projects, CSS & capex budget implementation at Anantnag KULGAM/ANANTNAG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Kulgam to assess the progress of developmental works under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 and Centrally The Chief Minister appreciated the district administration’s effective response during the recent floods and […]
Retired Supreme Court judge to probe September 24 violence in Leh
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday ordered a probe into the September 24 violence in Leh by retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan to find out the circumstances leading to the serious law and order situation, police action and the resultant death of four persons. According to an official statement, […]
India to focus on taking domestic defence production to 100 per cent: Rajnath
Nashik: India is looking at taking domestic defence production to 100 per cent as dependence on foreign military supplies creates “strategic vulnerability”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. He said this after inaugurating a third production line of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk1A and a second manufacturing facility of trainer jet HTT-40. “There was […]
One year in office – Couldn’t have done better under the present circumstances: CM Omar
Says Centre must keep its promise on Statehood, alliance with Congress intact Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the government couldn’t have done better than this under the prevalent situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He was addressing a press conference on completion of the government’s one year in office. The Chief Minister […]
‘A year of failures’: BJP on Abdullah govt’s first year
Srinagar: The BJP on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government, terming its first year in office as a year of ‘exemplary failure’. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said the Abdullah government’s one-year reign was “Ek Saal Nakami ki Misaal”, a year of broken promises and mounting public distress. Thakur […]
JK’s youth now deeply engaging with country’s history: LG Sinha
Inaugurates Veshaw Literary Festival at Kulgam in south Kashmir Srinagar: “Youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country’s history, values and aspirations,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. He said youth are forging bond with diversity, heritage and fostering a shared cultural identity for nation-building. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing […]
Govt won’t be a hurdle to pro-people bills: CM
Says speaker has the authority to decide on introduction of bills Srinagar: Hours after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti linked her party’s support in the Rajya Sabha polls to the backing of private member bills in the Assembly; Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir has […]
Govt announces restoration of ‘Darbar Move’
Srinagar: The government on Thursday ordered restoration of the ‘Darbar’ move tradition, nearly four years after it was scrapped by J&K administration in 2021. “The offices, as indicated at Annexures ‘A’ and ‘B’ to this order shall move to Jammu, ‘In Full’ and ‘In Camp respectively for the Winter Season 2025-26,” reads an order. “The […]