Hopeful of statehood restoration during ongoing Parliament session: CM Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he is hopeful of restoration of statehood to the Union Territory during the Monsoon session of Parliament, asserting that his government will raise the issue if there is no progress on it during this period. However, the J&K Congress said they are intensifying the statehood restoration agitation […]
CBI books Police DSP, 5 other officials for ‘brutal custodial torture’ on fellow constable
New Delhi: The CBI has booked six officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Police following allegations of inflicting “brutal and inhuman custodial torture” on a fellow police constable two years ago. In its FIR registered on the orders of the Supreme Court, the central agency has named Deputy Superintendent of Police Aijaz Ahmad Naiko and […]
Indian economy has look and feel of ‘steady as she goes’ for FY26: FinMin
New Delhi: Indian economy has the look and feel of “steady as she goes” for the current fiscal, the finance ministry said on Monday even as it flagged slowing credit growth. In its monthly economic review, the ministry said the first quarter of fiscal 2025-26 (FY26) presents a picture of resilient domestic supply and demand […]
Army chief visits Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Leh: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has visited the Union Territory of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness of the troops, the Army said on Monday. The chief of army staff (COAS) visited Leh-based headquarters of Fire and Fury Corps and the Siachen Brigade to review the operational preparedness of the formation, the additional directorate […]
SIR row: SC says no interim stay on draft electoral roll
Asks EC to accept Aadhaar, voter ID New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Underscoring the “presumption of genuineness” of Aadhaar and voter ID, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the publication of draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and said it would once and for all decide pleas against Election Commission’s special intensive revision […]
Woman police officer fighting cancer, depression ‘commits’ suicide
Jammu: A woman police officer, who had been battling life-threatening illness and depression, allegedly died by suicide at her residence here, officials said on Monday. The body of Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Kulbir Kour (52) was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside a room of her house at Lower Gadigarh on Sunday evening, they said. […]
LG Manoj Sinha urges Kashmir University alumni to strengthen higher education in J-K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the alumni of Kashmir University to come forward to strengthen the higher educational institutions of the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor addressed the Mega Alumni Meet-2025 at the University of Kashmir here on Sunday. Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Union Minister Kiren […]
Kashmir University matched best varsities in country: CM Omar at alumni meet
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday called upon the alumni of the Kashmir University to continue their association with the varsity, saying they have greatly benefited from it and should return the favour through their experience. The chief minister was addressing the ‘Mega Alumni Meet-2025’ of the Kashmir University here. He commended […]
Rich experiences of alumni can benefit young students: CJI Gavai at University of Kashmir
Srinagar: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Sunday expressed faith that the University of Kashmir would produce students who will contribute to the development of the Union territory and the nation. Addressing the ‘Mega Alumni Meet 2025’ of the University of Kashmir here, the CJI also urged the varsity to make use […]
Op Sindoor proved there is no safe haven for terrorists, enemies of India: PM Modi

Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Operation Sindoor showed the world the way India would respond if its sovereignty was attacked and that the cross-border military offensive has created a new self-confidence across the country. Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, also proved that for enemies […]