Srinagar: Police in Jammu and Kashmir has busted a “deep-rooted” interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module and arrested five people, including a Pakistani terrorist who had been on the run for 16 years and successfully established bases outside the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday. Pakistani terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, was captured on Monday along with another Pakistani national, Usman alias Khubaib, in a major operation that comes six months after the dismantling of a “white-collar” terror cell centred at Faridabad’s Al Falah University. The operation, which began on March 31 and was monitored by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat…
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A sudden and intense hailstorm battered several villages across South Kashmir’s Shopian and Kulgam districts on Monday, causing damage to apple orchards at a crucial flowering stage, leaving growers distressed and demanding immediate government intervention and compensation. The hailstorm, which lasted nearly 20 minutes, struck areas including Feeripora, Mandujan, Pudsoo, Saidpora, Adijan, Kanjiullar, Nihama, Ramhama, DH Pora, Manzgam, Chogalpora, Rambhama, Ladgoo, Samnoo, and Bathipora, flattening delicate blossoms and raising fears of a severely affected harvest season. Local orchardists described the situation as alarming, stating that the timing of the hailstorm could not have been worse. “This is the flowering stage,…
https://youtu.be/77clBGDg0ZM?si=SQhsqKcEoeUd1fV- Family members and relatives of Rashid Mughal, killed in the Arhama encounter, visited the DC Office Ganderbal to record their statements. The family expressed gratitude to Ganderbal Police and the district administration for their support during the difficult time. They also thanked Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for ordering an inquiry into the incident and appealed for the return of Rashid Mughal’s body to perform last rites.
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https://youtu.be/1XHsj01HvCU?si=X1ynupFNukS7MFIB Environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk received a rousing welcome in Kargil as locals gathered in large numbers to express solidarity. During his visit, he interacted with residents and shared his recent jail experiences, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges he faced. Addressing the gathering, Wangchuk rejected claims branding Ladakhis as “anti-national,” calling them baseless and damaging. He emphasized that the people of Ladakh are patriotic and are only demanding constitutional safeguards to protect their land, culture, and fragile environment. He expressed hope for constructive engagement with the Ministry of Home Affairs, stating that dialogue remains the only path…
The intelligence chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Monday, Iranian state media reported, without sharing more details. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel had targeted Khademi. “The Revolutionary Guards are shooting at civilians and we are eliminating the leaders of the terrorists,” Katz said. “Iran’s leaders live with a sense of being targeted. We will continue to hunt them down one by one,” he added. Khademi was among 25 people killed in a wave of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Monday. Donald Trump imposed a Tuesday deadline for…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant shortages in Jammu and Kashmir’s health sector, reporting that only 67 percent of sanctioned posts were filled. The audit, tabled in the Assembly, underscores systemic challenges in staffing and infrastructure across healthcare institutions, reported news agency KNT. Out of more than 46,000 sanctioned positions, nearly one-third remained vacant, including key positions in medical and paramedical categories. The report also highlighted infrastructure deficiencies, noting that several health facilities lacked adequate bed capacity and essential services. The findings indicate uneven distribution of manpower across districts and emphasize the need for improved planning and…
Srinagar: The centuries-old Kumbh Mela will be revived in Kashmir this year after a gap of over eight decades, with a 10-day festival scheduled to be held in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district from July 15. Swami Kalikananda Saraswati said the event will be organised at Shadipora from July 15 to 24, and around two to three lakh devotees are expected to participate. “A one-day Kumbh Mela was held in Kashmir in 2016 in which about 35,000 people took part. The situation that year was such that we could not hold the event for a longer period. This time we will…
In a move to enhance air connectivity ahead of the peak tourist season, flight operations at Leh airport have increased from eight to 18 per day, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced on Sunday. Saxena also stated that two additional flights are expected to begin operations shortly, offering visitors greater flexibility in planning their travel. He encouraged tourists to visit Ladakh for what he described as an “unforgettable” experience. “Ladakh is all set to welcome a larger number of visitors than before. Pleased to announce a major boost to air connectivity with Leh, as the tourist season begins in Ladakh,”…
US President Donald Trump says the American officer who went missing in Iran after the downing of his F-15E fighter jet has been rescued and is “now safe and sound”. “WE GOT HIM!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that the recovered officer, identified as a “highly respected Colonel”, is now “SAFE and SOUND” after being stranded “behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran.” According to the Associated Press, the service member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. US officials later confirmed the rescue, marking the recovery of both crew members…