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LG joins Tiranga Yatra, says 21st Century belongs to Bharat

Tricolour embodies India’s unity, strength and patriotism: LG Sinha

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha participated in the Tiranga Yatra today, leading a momentous celebration of national pride in Srinagar. Following the Yatra, he addressed the citizens, reaffirming the immortal spirit of India's unity and the indomitable courage of its people. The event marked the confluence of two monumental celebrations, the mass movement of Har Ghar Tiranga and the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. The Lieutenant Governor said that the Tiranga is the living embodiment of India's consciousness and pride. He emphasized that the Tiranga Yatra in the Kashmir Valley sends a clear message that India must never stop and always move forward. "In 2022, when the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign was launched under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', its purpose was to rekindle in every Indian's heart a sense of closeness, respect, and emotional connection toward the tricolour. When the Tiranga flutters simultaneously on millions of homes,...

Regularisation cannot depend on government’s ‘whims and caprice’: HC Full Bench

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: A Full Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the government has no unfettered discretion to determin...

Autumn Session of J&K Assembly to begin from September 21

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday summoned the legislative assembly for its Autumn Session from September 21. Invoking ...

Omar approves Rs. 5.15 crore project for Gurudwara Charan Kamal Sahib at Bakhta

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved a Rs. 5.15 crore project for the compre-hensive development of the historic Gurudwara Cha...

High Court refuses to quash complaint over ‘Not of Standard Quality’ drug

HC gives public health priority over hyper-technical objections

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash criminal proceedings against three directors of pharmaceutical c...

HC refuses to quash bribery FIR against Tehsildar, clears way for CBI chargesheet

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by Tehsildar Rohit Sharma seeking quashing of a corrup...

HC refuses to quash corruption FIR against former DIC Pulwama, says investigation cannot be stifled at this stage

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by former General Manager, District Industries Cent...

SIA raids nine locations in 1990 double murder case

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Aug 12: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations across th...

CAT asks SKUAST-K to consider candidature of PhD holder for interview, stresses equal opportunity & merit

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has directed Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Tech...

Charges against Justice Varma ‘PROVED’: LS probe panel on cash discovery

13/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Justice Yashwant Varma has been found guilty by a panel constituted by the Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of ...

7-judge SC bench to hear issue concerning legislative privileges on Oct 6

13/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: A seven-judge Constitution bench would commence hearing on October 6 on the interpretation of provisions related to the scope of l...

Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate; Oppn unmoved

13/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: The government's efforts for a debate on the students' agitation in the Lok Sabha on the penultimate day of the Monsoon session ca...

J&K Govt rolls out ‘JK Karigari’ to take UT's authentic handicrafts to national, global markets

13/08/2026
NEW DEHLI, Aug 12: The Jammu and Kashmir government today launched "JK Karigari", the official marketplace for authentic products from Jammu and Kash...

Bodies of 2 drowned men fished out from Chenab

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: Bodies of two men were recovered from the Chenab River here on Wednesday, four days after they went bathing into it, officials said. ...

SC asks states to consider framing policy on demolition, regularisation of illegal constructions

13/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked all states and Union territories to consider a representation seeking framing of uniform poli...

Crime Branch cracks Rs 3.75 crore property cheating case

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: The Jammu Crime Branch on Wednesday said it had cracked a Rs 3.75-crore cheating case within a record one month, facilitating the regi...

PM Modi urges people to celebrate Independence Day with honour, pride

12/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate the Independence Day with honour, pride and glory, and take a ...

HC directs JMC to examine tender complaints before finalising contract

High Court asks authorities to scrutinise complaint over rival bidder’s compliance with tender conditions

12/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 11: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the concerned authorities to take note of a complaint alleging non-compl...

Govt approves Rs. 5.78 crore for restoration of historic Lah Wali Bowli in Rajouri

12/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Govern-ment has approved Rs. 5.78 crore for the comprehensive restoration and preservation of the historic Lah ...

MEA calls for Pakistan to be held accountable over human rights violations in PoJK

12/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 11: India on Tuesday called upon the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged gross human rights violations in...

World News

Citizen's Forum welcomes Finance Minister's statement

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Citizen's Forum welcome the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman when she said Banks cannot refuse credit to MSMEs under the emergency c...

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : The number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28% in July from a year ago, official data showed on Saturday, as some envir...

China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension

02/08/2020
China, aug 1: China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of int...

UK PM honours Indian-origin dancer for online Bhangra classes during lockdown

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : An Indian-origin dancer who transformed his dance classes into free Bhangracise sessions online to help people stay fit during the co...

James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board

02/08/2020
New York, aug 1: News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch’s son James is resigning from the family-controlled publisher’s board over content appearing in its...

Mexico's COVID-19 death toll now world's 3rd highest

02/08/2020
Mexico, aug 1: With a total of 46,688 fatalities, Mexico now accounts for the world's third highest number of coronavirus fatalities in the world, a...

US tightens the screws on Beijing, restricts visas for Chinese officials

27/06/2020
WASHINGTON, JUNE 27: The United States is imposing visa restrictions on current and former Chinese officials responsible for “eviscerating” the freed...

Tokyo enters phase 2, reopens schools, more businesses

02/06/2020
TOKYO, JUNE 1: Tokyo entered phase two of its de-escalation on Monday with public schools reopening after a three-month closure and a larger number ...

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Cal HC seeks Bengal govt’s affidavit on PIL over proposal for mid-day meal to students by ISKCON

09/07/2026
Kolkata, Jul 8: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to submit an affidavit stating its position on the proposed ...

Bangladeshi man held near Bihar-Nepal border for illegally staying in India

09/07/2026
Motihari, Jul 8: A Bangladeshi national, allegedly staying illegally in India, was arrested in Bihar's East Champaran district while attempting to cr...

Rs 35 crore assets unearthed in ex-UP ARTO’s DA case; 1.62 cr cash, 13 kg gold seized

09/07/2026
Lucknow, Jul 8: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment recovered Rs 1.62 crore in cash, 13 kg of gold, 9 kg of silver and documents linked to asse...

Delhi HC grants bail to 4 accused in Rs 200 crore extortion case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar

09/07/2026
New Delhi, Jul 8: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to 4 accused in the Rs 200 crore Extortion case under MCOCA. This case is linked to Sukesh Ch...

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI team arrives at mother-in-law Giribala Singh’s residence

29/05/2026
Bhopal, May 28: A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrived at the Bhopal residence of Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law ...

Court grants bail to 6 accused in Delhi govt scheme scam

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: A Delhi court has granted bail to six accused persons in an alleged scam linked to a Delhi government scheme, saying it is an admi...

Amar Colony shooting: Probe transferred to Delhi Crime Branch

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The investigation into the Amar Colony shooting case, where a 17-year-old boy was shot at a local eatery, was transferred to the C...

Scorching heat in UP as Banda records season-high 47.5 degrees Celsius

29/05/2026
Lucknow, May 28: Large parts of Uttar Pradesh reeled under intense heat on Thursday, with Banda emerging as the hottest place in the state at 47.5 de...

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LG Sinha congratulates para athlete Chandeep Singh on record journey

13/08/2026
Srinagar, Aug 12: International para athlete S. Chandeep Singh called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor congr...

Sakeena inaugurates CT Scan Machine at SMGS Hospital, New Academic Complex at Chest Diseases Hospital Jammu

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited the SMGS Hospital, Shalamar and Ches...

DC Jammu assures timely completion of Indri-Pargwal Bridge, Chenab channelisation

13/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 12: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a Block Diwas meeting at Indri, Block Pargwal, wherein he interacted with the...

Rana interacts with forest dwellers, activists

13/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 12: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held a detailed interaction with...

‘Gathri Lafzon Ki’ by Khalid Hussain released at University of Jammu

13/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 12: The Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, organised a book release function for Gathri Lafzon Ki, a collection of articles by renow...

PSPS GCW Gandhinagar celebrates 80 years of Independence with patriotic fervour

13/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 12: Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu, organised a series of district-level competitions to commem...

Proposed Bhera Tribal Tourism Village to reflect region’s rich tribal heritage: Javed Rana

12/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting tribal tourism and inclusive development in the border areas, Minister for Jal Shakt...

VC calls for education rooted in real world problems, critical thinking

12/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 11: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jammu Prof. Umesh Rai on Tuesday called upon students to move beyond conventional classroom learn...

OP-ED News

No safe haven for terrorists

09/07/2026
The successful elimination of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist ZakirGanai in a six-day operation in Shopian is a significant success for India's secur...

Stabilising the skies

04/06/2026
The Union Cabinet's decision to create aRs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund marks a significant intervention at a ti...

Trauma Care as a Constitutional Promise

29/05/2026
The Supreme Court's observation that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution marks an ...

A Relationship Tested by Perception

26/05/2026
India-United States relations have, over the last two decades, evolved from cautious engagement into one of the most significant strategic partnershi...

Counting India, digitally

20/05/2026
The response to the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Jammu and Kashmir, where more than 1.5 lakh households completed registration within thr...

Diplomacy beyond Honours

19/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, is more than a symbol...

Beyond Honours

18/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Sweden's prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross is diplomatically significant...

Beyond Diplomacy

16/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest visit to the United Arab Emirates comes at a moment of profound geopolitical uncertainty. As conflict intensifi...

Legal Section

HC directs timely completion of Mubarak Mandi restoration, closes PIL

25/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 24: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Government to ensure that restoration and conservation of the historic M...

HC upholds acquittal in 2002 Kathua murder case, cites contradictory testimony and flawed investigation

31/05/2026
Jammu, May 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of a Kathua resident in a 2002 murder case, observing that ser...

None can deny there is corruption in judiciary: Madras HC

29/05/2026
Chennai, May 28: Observing that none can deny there is corruption in the judiciary, the Madras high court has said that there were and are corrupt ju...

SC refers applicability of IBC moratorium sections in cheque bounce cases to 3-judge bench

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The Supreme Court has referred to a larger three-judge bench an important legal question whether the moratorium provisions of the ...

Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of advocate in alleged assault on HC intern inside court complex

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 25: A court in Jammu has rejected the anticipatory bail application of an advocate accused in an alleged assault case involving a High Cou...

HC orders fresh verification in SMVDU land acquisition case, modifies earlier judgment

21/05/2026
Jammu, May 20: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Collector Land Acquisition, Katra, to verify whether the house of late B...

HC upholds Ayush Medical Officer selection, says higher-merit candidates cannot be displaced

16/05/2026
Jammu, May 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition challenging the selection process for appointment of Medical O...

HC quashes two PSA detention orders, says constitutional safeguards cannot be empty formality

16/05/2026
Jammu, May 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed two separate detention orders issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Saf...

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