Shooting stones were reported again on Thursday at Dungi Pulli between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote Masjid along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, causing disruption to vehicular movement in the area. Officials said that due to continuous stone shooting from the hillocks, traffic has been diverted through the down tube temporarily as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters. Authorities have advised passengers and drivers to remain cautious while travelling through the stretch and follow traffic advisories issued by the administration. (KNC)
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar for facilitating the repatriation of the mortal remains of six residents of Jammu & Kashmir who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kuwait. The Chief Minister also appreciated the efforts of the Indian Embassy in Kuwait for extending timely assistance and support to the bereaved families during this difficult time. The deceased, all residents of Rajouri and Poonch districts, were killed in a road accident on April 8 in the town of Saad Abdullah near Kuwait City while returning from work. Among the…
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday decided to reduce his convoy size to half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely, officials said here.Travel Guides & Travelogues Sinha has decided to cut down the size of his official cavalcade by half following prime minister’s appeal to the countrymen for saving fuel, Lok Bhawan officials said here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. According to reports, the reduction in the…
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for the start of a high-stakes visit. He is set to meet Xi Jinping for a highly anticipated summit. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss a range of topics, with three likely dominating the agenda. Before boarding a flight to Beijing from Washington, the US President indicated that he would not ask China to help end the war or ease Iran’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other,…
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said it has arrested two alleged supporters of the Saifullah group for allegedly aiding foreign terrorists by providing shelter and logistical support in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district. An official said that, police has arrested key accused linked to providing aid to foreign terrorists at a hideout in Singhpora, Chatroo, Kishtwar. The case is registered under FIR No. 03/2026 at Police Station Chatroo, invoking Sections 61(2), 109, 147, 148 of BNS; Sections 13, 16, 18, 19, 20 of UAPA; and Section 7/27 of the Arms Act. SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh-JKPS while…
The Principal District and Sessions Court, Baramulla, on Tuesday granted bail to a teacher who was recently arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Official details stated that the accused was arrested in connection with FIR No. 90/2026, registered under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 9 and 10 of the POCSO Act. The accused was represented in court by advocates Sameer Hussain Dar, Nazir Ahmad Dar and Aamir Nazir of United Law Firm, who argued that the allegations…
Army on Tuesday killed an infiltrator after it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Army’s White Knight Corps said that acting on persistent surveillance, a suspicious movement was detected approximately 300 metres inside own territory in the general area of Krishna Ghati Sector, in Poonch, along the LoC at around 4 PM today. It said that alert troops of White Knight Corps swiftly responded and foiled the infiltration bid, ensuring no breach of the LOC, and added that one intruder has been neutralized. It also said that troops continue…
Responding to a question on China’s reported assistance to Pakistan during the four-day conflict last year, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen these reports that corroborate what was known earlier. Operation Sindoor was a precise, targeted and calibrated response to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, aimed at destroying state sponsored terrorist infrastructure operating out of Pakistan and at its behest. It is for nations who consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their reputation and standing.” The remarks came after reports that China had, for the first time, acknowledged providing…
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday reiterated the concerns regarding the growing menace of drug addiction and the need for a ban on alcohol. Mirwaiz said that both drugs and alcohol deeply harm society and stressed that the government cannot justify acting against one while staying quiet on another. He stated that although Jammu and Kashmir is a Muslim-majority region where alcohol consumption is socially and religiously discouraged, several states in India with non-Muslim majorities have also imposed restrictions or bans on alcohol due to its damaging impact on society. The first step by the new government in Tamil Nadu was…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 examination held on May 3, citing findings reviewed jointly by the agency and central authorities, along with investigative inputs shared by law enforcement agencies. Following approval from the Government of India, NTA confirmed that the examination will now be re-conducted on dates to be announced separately. The agency stated that the decision was taken “to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the examination system.” Candidates, parents, and other stakeholders have been advised to await further updates regarding the revised…