Firecrackers banned due to security concerns in Poonch
Jammu: Authorities in Poonch have imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the ongoing marriage season across the border district, citing security concerns. The order was issued by Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma on Thursday following a report by the police, warning that bursting firecrackers during weddings, especially at […]
Rape accused, woman absconder held
Jammu: A rape accused and a woman absconder were arrested in separate incidents in Doda and Reasi districts, police said on Friday. Sunil Kumar, who was wanted for rape and criminal breach of trust, was arrested in a well-coordinated operation from Doda, a police spokesperson said. He said the case against Kumar, a resident of […]
Govt launches CM’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses

CM approves ₹19.99 crore ‘Used Water Management Project’ for Ganderbal SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Introduction of Heritage Courses” aimed at preserving and promoting the rich traditional crafts of J&K through structured vocational education, an official spokesman said Thursday. As […]
SC makes written communication of arrest grounds mandatory for all offences
New Delhi: In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that every arrested person must be furnished with the grounds of arrest in writing and in a language they understand irrespective of the nature of the offence or statute involved. In the verdict that strengthens constitutional protection for personal liberty, the top court […]
DGP chairs security review meet in Srinagar

Calls for advanced surveillance, inter-agency coordination Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday called for strengthening the security grid in Srinagar city through advanced surveillance, effective inter-agency coordination, and proactive field engagement. DGP Prabhat, chaired a high-level security review meeting at the police control room in Srinagar to assess the prevailing security […]
Daily wagers march to CM’s residence in Jammu
Demand regularisation, pending wages Jammu: Demanding regularisation, implementation of minimum wages and release of pending payments, daily wagers marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence here on Thursday, prompting police to stop them and detain their leader. All Daily Wagers Jammu Kashmir Sangarsh Samiti, a conglomeration of daily wagers, daily-rated employees, and ASHA (Accredited Social […]
Onset of winter: Demand for power in Kashmir increases by nearly 400 MWs
Valley witnesses peak load of season with 1698 MWs Srinagar: With the onset of winter, the power demand in Kashmir division has increased by nearly 400 megawatts (MW) in the past month. An official said that over the past month, power demand has risen by nearly 400 MW in addition to the regular supply. He […]
Lt Guv pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine

Katra: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine on Thursday, an official spokesman said here. He said that the Lt Guv prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT, the official spokesman added.
Experts warn of rising obesity, heart attacks among youth

Urge for adopting ‘Blue Zone’ lifestyle New Delhi: A new health crisis is silently gripping India’s youth, with leading medical experts warning that sedentary lifestyles are rapidly escalating instances of hypertension among teenagers and triggering heart attacks in individuals as young as 25. With 50 per cent of heart attacks now striking people below the […]
India needs world-class banks: FM Sitharaman
Says govt in talks with RBI, lenders Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the country needs big and world-class banks, and discussions are on with the Reserve Bank and lenders in this regard. Addressing the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2025, Sitharaman asked lenders to deepen and widen credit flow to the […]