J&K bye-elections: ECI announces voter list revision for Nagrota, Budgam
Jammu: The Election Commission of India has announced a special summary revision of voter lists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota and Budgam assembly constituencies where bye-elections are due shortly. The revision will be based on April 1, 2025, as the qualifying date, ahead of the upcoming bye-elections, said a notification issued by the Election Commission […]
14 private member resolutions including three on statehood to be moved in Assembly
Jammu: A total of 14 private member resolutions, including three seeking restoration of statehood, will be moved in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the second part of the budget session next month, an official said. The maiden budget session of the assembly post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state […]
School enrollments drop in last two years: Govt data
New Delhi: The country has reported a worrying drop in school enrollments in 2023-24, especially at the elementary level where numbers declined by around eight percentage points compared to 2021-22, according to government data presented in Parliament on Thursday. Replying to a question on the living standards of tribal people, Union Minister of State for […]
Two more Hurriyat groups denounce separatism, repose faith in Modi-led Bharat: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said two more constituents of the Jammu and Kashmir-based Hurriyat Conference have discarded separatism and reposed their faith in the new Bharat built by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This development comes a couple of days after similar announcements made by two other affiliates of the separatists’ […]
J&K Govt takes proactive steps to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
JAMMU: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is taking proactive steps to mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Union Territory. The initiative involved a phased approach, including data collection, identification of high-risk glacial lakes and development of early warning systems. The region’s unique geography, with its high-altitude glaciers and […]
Terror funding case: Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing to jailed J-K MP Sheikh Rashid
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant an urgent hearing to Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, arrested in a terror funding case, seeking waiver of condition to bear travel expenses for attending the ongoing Parliament session “in-custody”. The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing during the day before a […]
PHE daily wagers defer strike over festivals, CM’s appeal
Jammu: The Public Health Engineering (PHE) daily wagers have deferred their ongoing strike for 10 days following an appeal by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and considering the upcoming Eid and Navratri festivals. “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had appealed in the Assembly for the employees to end the strike as it is causing inconvenience to the […]
Kathua encounter: Two terrorists killed, 5 security personnel injured
Jammu: A fierce gun battle in a remote forested area of Kathua district has left two terrorists dead and five security personnel injured as the security forces intensified their operation to neutralise an infiltrating group of about five militants, officials said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear whether it was the same group that […]
Action against proscribed groups: Police raids multiple locations in Kashmir valley
Srinagar: Multiple raids were conducted in the Kashmir valley Thursday as part of police investigations into the activities of several proscribed organisations, officials said. The raids were conducted in Ganderbal, Shopian and Baramulla districts, they said. Multiple locations were raided and searches were conducted at the residences of individuals associated with the proscribed organisations, including […]
Lok Sabha nod to bill on immigration, foreigners
New Delhi: Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Thursday, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that those who come to India for business, education and investment are welcome, but those who pose a threat to security will face stringent action. Various amendments moved by Opposition members were negated and the bill […]