Army officer warns of ‘befitting response’ to any enemy hostility on borders
Rajouri/Jammu: Army troops are on high alert in Rajouri and Poonch districts and are fully prepared to deliver a befitting response to any hostile act by the enemy, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Ace of Spades Division, Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherji said on Monday. Addressing a well-attended gathering at the ‘Rajouri Day’ event in the […]
Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Washington, Apr 12 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the peace talks with Tehran failed on the issue of nuclear weapons. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has directed […]
India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia disruption
New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) India has ramped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections as it manages fuel availability amid disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23, with daily […]
Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3, registrations to open on April 15
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will commence on July 3 and conclude after 57 days on August 28, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday. Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April […]
Search operation launched for two suspected persons in Samba
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a village near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The joint search operation by police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) is underway in Pangdour, SIDCO forest and […]
From fake PAN cards to forged passports: JK police unravels LeT’s pan-India logistical web
Srinagar/New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities, including passports, by terrorists. Officials said on Sunday that the detained […]
China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border
Beijing, Apr 12 (PTI) China has set up a new county in its volatile Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border in an apparent move to beef up security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to curb infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Cenling, is located near the Karakoram mountain range […]
Singing legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Mumbai, Apr 12 (PTI) Asha Bhosle, India’s beloved singing icon, died on Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said. She was 92. “She passed way due to multi organ failure a few minutes ago,” Dr Pratit Samdani told PTI. Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy hospital here on Saturday evening due to chest […]
LG, Ladakh LG, DPAP chairman mourns death of legendry singer Asha Bhosle
Jammu, Apr 12 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed their grief over the demise of iconic singer Asha Bhosle. The 92-year-old singer, who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs, […]
Drug abuse is among J&K’s gravest challenges: Lt Guv

Says drug smugglers’ assets will be seized, ringleaders prosecuted, and punishment will be delivered swiftly JAMMU: Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor on Saturday said that drug abuse is among J&K’s gravest challenges and we stand firm in our commitment to confront drug abuse and emerge victorious. Launching a […]