The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch in Jammu and Kashmir conducted searches at three locations in Srinagar and Budgam on Thursday in connection with a large-scale fraud allegedly perpetrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action was taken as part of an investigation into FIR No. 11/2026, registered at the EOW police station in Srinagar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act. According to an agency spokesperson, the case was initiated following a complaint filed by M/S Sanjay Trading Company, based in Najafgarh, New Delhi. The firm’s proprietor, Sanjay Kumar Sahu,…
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by Amanjeet Singh 20 March remains a day of deep mourning in the collective memory of Kashmir’s Sikh community. It recalls the heartbreaking events of 20 March 2000, when 35 innocent Sikh men of Chittisinghpora village in Anantnag district were killed in a brutal act of violence that shook the conscience of the entire region. More than two decades later, the pain of that night still lingers, not only in the homes of those who lost fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands, but also in the wider history of Kashmir. Chittisinghpura was known as a peaceful village where Sikh families had…
A Pakistani intruder was detained by Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Wednesday, officials said. Alert BSF troops picked up the movement of an elderly Pakistani opposite Border Out Post Bhaller in Ramgarh sector and subsequently challenged him when he intruded into this side, the officials said. He is likely to be repatriated after completion of necessary formalities shortly, the officials said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the stakeholders to prioritise collaboration and create an environment where a strong professional community is built through networking, best practices, national and international exposure, and joint training programmes. “Today’s challenges are complex and multi dimensional. Their solution is possible only through collective effort and we must focus on this to actively drive Jammu Kashmir’s rapid growth,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that people from different sectors must come together to deliberate, share experiences, and jointly find solutions. He said, through cooperation and dialogue we can forge a strong, inclusive model…
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi late on Tuesday, sources from the hospital said. According to reports quoting sources, the Rajya Sabha MP is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, and her condition is being monitored.
https://youtu.be/BmNM-8YFhHE?si=MlKJaDHmn_KZs6py In a major crackdown on corruption, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau successfully carried out a trap operation in Rajouri, arresting a Power Development Department (PDD) inspector for accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. According to officials, the accused officer had demanded money from a complainant in exchange for facilitating official work. The complainant reported the matter to the ACB, which then laid a trap and caught the officer red-handed while accepting the bribe amount. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to curb corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. Further investigation into the case is underway.
Now entering its fourth week, the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has evolved beyond a struggle over oil, missiles, and territory. It is taking a more dangerous turn by targeting essential civilian infrastructure. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening to strike Iranian power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. In response, Tehran issued a chilling counter-threat, warning that it could target desalination plants owned by the US and Israel throughout the region. The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has already disrupted global energy supplies and driven up fuel prices. The shift in…
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Bilal Arif Salafi was reportedly shot and stabbed to death inside Markaz Taiba, Muridke, in Pakistan by unidentified people. The attack took place moments after Eid prayers. Videos from the spot show panic following the incident and a bloodied Salafi lying on the ground as people try to pick him up. The motive behind the killing is yet to be known. Reports suggest that Salafi was shot dead by a gunman and was stabbed by woman to ensure he is dead. He was later rushed to hospital but didn’t survive. Reportedly, Bilal Arif Salafi was a high-ranking…
New Delhi: The United Kingdom on Friday confirmed it will let the United States use British air bases to strike Iranian missile sites and other military targets threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision marks a significant expansion of London’s policy on the Iran conflict, Financial Times reported. US President Donald Trump criticised the move, saying Britain should have “acted a lot faster.” The bases designated for US operations include RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. A Downing Street spokesperson said the agreement “for the US to use UK bases in the collective…
New Delhi: Pentagon officials have drawn up detailed plans for deploying US ground forces into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News on Friday. Senior military commanders have submitted requests to prepare for such an option as President Donald Trump weighs steps in the US-Israel-led conflict with Iran. It remains unclear under what circumstances Trump would authorize a ground deployment. “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” he told reporters on Thursday, but added: “If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you.” Officials at US Central Command referred questions to the White House and Pentagon, the report said.