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Political rivalry should never turn into personal hostility: Omar

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: Emphasising the importance of maintaining mutual respect despite differences of opinion, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said political rivalry should never turn into personal hostility. Abdullah was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 22nd All India Vice-Chancellor's T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 at the main campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), here. Being hosted by the varsity from November 13 to 23, the prestigious tournament has brought together 24 teams representing universities from different parts of the country, including six teams from Jammu and Kashmir and 18 from other states. "I am often asked about my views on those who contest elections against me, criticise me on social media or express their disagreement through media interviews. My answer has always been the same: they may be my political opponents, but they are certainly not my enemies," the chief minist...

Key Gataru gang leaders among 10 arrested in inter-state narcotics arms bust

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: Police have busted an inter-state narcotics and illegal arms syndicate, arresting 10 persons, including key members of the Gataru gang...

Attack on CRPF post: Several suspects picked up for questioning

14/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 13: Several suspects have been picked up for questioning in the aftermath of the Kulgam attack in which three CRPF personnel were injur...

DB upholds 14-year jail term of Udhampur man convicted of raping eight-year-old niece

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the conviction and 14-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to a Udhampur man f...

HC rejects bail plea of main accused in 2020 Poonch poisoning murder case

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the bail application of the alleged main accused in a 2020 poisoning murde...

NC ready for any sacrifice in struggle for restoration of J&K's rights: Farooq

14/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 13: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party is ready to make any sacrifice in the struggle for restorati...

Fresh rain, snowfall in parts of Kashmir

14/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 13: Moderate to heavy overnight rains lashed most parts of Kashmir, while the higher reaches of the valley received snowfall, officials...

Service is not a profession but a responsibility towards society: Mohan Bhagwat

14/11/2026
Nagpur, Nov 13: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said service should be viewed not as a profession but as a responsibi...

Politics must guide society, not just win elections: Rajnath Singh

14/11/2026
Lucknow, Nov 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for the "spiritualisation of politics", saying political decisions should be guided ...

Govt constitutes Industrial Tribunals, appoints Enquiry Officers and Appellate Authority

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued three separate notifications under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, for constituting I...

Ladakh records 66 percent rise in tourist arrivals in first 10 months of 2026: LG

14/11/2026
Leh/Jammu, Nov 13: Ladakh has registered a significant surge in tou-rist arrivals, recording a 65.90 per cent increase during the first ten mo-nths o...

2 men accused of raping minors held after year-long hunt in Samba

14/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 13: Two men accused of abducting and raping two girls in separate cases were held in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Friday, after e...

Steps taken in last decade helped India overcome energy crisis during Middle East war: PM Modi

14/11/2026
Bengaluru, Nov 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said steps taken in the last decade helped the country to sail through the crisis that emer...

Kulgam terror attack: CRPF DG interacts with field officers, discusses way ahead

14/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 13: CRPF chief G P Singh on Friday visited Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district where three personnel were injured in a terror attack ea...

Sonam Wangchuk alleges house arrest, says "dozens of armed guards surround" his house

14/11/2026
Leh, Nov 13: Climate activist Sonam Wang chuk has alleged that he had been placed under house arrest, claiming that dozens of armed guards had been d...

Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in Kishtwar

13/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 12: The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were recovered from Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district early Thursd...

Search operation resumes to track down two terrorists

13/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 12: Security forces on Thursday resumed the search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district to track down two terrorists, who a...

Police apprehends man, recovers two hand grenades during operation in Baderkoot forests

13/11/2026
Baramulla, Nov 12: In a joint operation with security forces, Baramulla Police apprehended a man and recovered two hand grenades from the Baderkoot f...

At IAF commanders’ meet, Rajnath calls for sharper surveillance, ‘element of surprise’

13/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 12: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday urged the military to strengthen both the offensive and defensive aspects of the "eleme...

Modi Council of Ministers likely to meet on Nov 18

13/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet his entire Council of Ministers on November 18, during which he is expected to disc...

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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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Secretary RDD directs officers to expedite rural development works, ensure financial accountability

25/10/2026
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Ramesh Kumar, on Saturday directed officers to accelerate the imp...

Karra chairs preparatory meeting for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi on November 1

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday chaired a preparatory meeting at Rajiv B...

Relief Commissioner reviews development works, delivery of essential services in migrant camps

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K Dr. Arvind Karwani to review the status o...

University of Jammu holds lecture on reading, self-discipline and career success

25/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 24: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu, organised an extension lecture titled "Beyond the Classroom: R...

SMVDU organises national workshop on MATLAB under PM-USHA scheme

25/10/2026
KATRA, Oct 24: The School of Mathematics at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organised a two-day national workshop on "MATLAB: Hands-on Appr...

Rana calls for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act

24/10/2026
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Enviro-nment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the 3rd Regional Re...

DC Udhampur reviews Diwali arrangements, stresses eco-friendly celebrations

24/10/2026
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi today chaired a meeting with officers and civil society representatives to review arran...

NC will sweep upcoming Panchayat, ULB polls whenever held: Rattan Lal Gupta

24/10/2026
JAMMU, Oct 23: Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Friday expressed confidence that his party woul...

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 upholds bail in UAPA case, dismisses UT’s appeal

Sections 10, 13 UAPA do not attract Section 43D(5) embargo; court says bail cannot become punishment before trial

09/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an appeal filed by the Union Territory challenging the grant of bail to Ghul...

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...

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