https://youtu.be/IdWjUd-xF74?si=iPmVvEMKY79fZfIk The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has drawn strong reactions in Kashmir, with National Conference MP and prominent Shia leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi hailing it as a triumph of Iranian resilience and faith. Mehdi described the truce as not only a political victory but also a testament to the Iranian people’s courage and determination. He said their steadfastness, even after the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, forced Washington to halt hostilities.
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New Delhi: Iran has reportedly closed all diplomatic and indirect channels of communication with the United States, according to state-run media, in a major escalation of tensions between the two countries. Officials said that all forms of message exchanges, including backchannel communications through intermediaries, have been suspended, effectively cutting off dialogue at a critical moment. The move comes amid rapidly escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with both sides hardening their positions. Reports indicate that Tehran has grown increasingly distrustful of Washington, citing past failed negotiations and ongoing military pressure as reasons for shutting down communication channels.…
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…
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…