End cycle of violence in JK, Farooq Abdullah tells Pakistan
Srinagar: Asserting that “enough is enough”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan should “call it a day” and end the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. While terrorism has largely subsided, Pakistan’s refusal to accept Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India continues to fuel violence in the region, the three-time […]
Vande Bharat flagging off ceremony: CM Omar Abdullah seeks inland port for JK
Jammu: Thanking Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Centre for extending Vande Bharat train services between Jammu and Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday demanded a dry (inland) port for the union territory to boost trade and business. “I want to congratulate and thank Vaishnaw and, through him, the central government, on behalf of […]
Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices
Govt says protected them from larger burden New Delhi: The Haj Committee of India has raised the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim this year due to a sharp global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, with the Centre asserting that the increase has been restricted through hard negotiations. The Haj airfare […]
The Search for Truth or the Chains of Tradition?
Junaid Abdul Qayyum Shaikh One of the greatest realities of human life is that every person is always searching for the truth. However, there is something very interesting about this search. Most people start believing something to be true simply because it is shown to them again and again, even if it is not the […]
History In The Making: Jammu-Srinagar 20-coach Vande Bharat train starts today
Rail Minister Vaishnaw to flag off services, will operate for masses from May 2 Press Trust of India Srinagar: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, while the services for the general public will commence on May 2. The direct […]
LG reviews security situation across JK
Reviews Amarnath Yatra Arrangements JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra at a meeting here, official sources said. The security review was held ahead of the annual ‘Darbar Move’, with the secretariat scheduled to close in the winter capital Jammu on April 30 […]
Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision extended
Claims, objections can be filled till May 5: Officials JAMMU: The State Election Commission has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections for the revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls-2026 to May 5, 2026, with 01.04.2026 as the qualifying date. In a communication issued today, the Commission said the extension follows requests from several […]
Piprahwa relics of Buddha arrive in Leh, people gather in huge numbers to pay respect
Leh: The sacred Piprahwa relics of the Buddha was accorded a ceremonial reception on arrival in Leh on Wednesday, as people poured out of their homes and gathered along the roads to pay respect. The reception ceremony, with religious figures and government officials in attendance, witnessed traditional performances, ceremonial honours and sacred rituals, reflecting the […]