National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached two plots of land in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), officials said. The properties, located in Kanispora and spanning 7.5 marla (2,050 sq ft) and 6 marla (1,632 sq ft) respectively, are owned by Shaheen Ahmad Lone, an individual who has been named as an accused in a 2020 NIA case, officials added. This action was executed following a directive from a special NIA court in Jammu, issued under Section 33(1) of the UAPA. The seizure forms a component of the agency’s high-profile probe into an…
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Authorities in Srinagar have imposed a complete prohibition on street begging, pivoting the enforcement towards restorative support rather than penalizing offenders, under the Union government-backed SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) initiative, according to official statements. The district administration, in coordination with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is rigorously implementing the scheme with a clear mandate centered on social rehabilitation and the eventual reintegration of panhandlers into mainstream society. To galvanize public participation, mobile information vans are being deployed throughout the Srinagar district, broadcasting alerts to educate residents about the new regulations and solicit their…
President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “has to be more responsible” in Lebanon, adding that he was “not happy” with Israel’s invasion and its handling of Hezbollah. While as, Iran warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued occupation of its territory from this point forward would constitute a violation of the interim agreement with the United States. On Tuesday, at least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. Drone strikes separately hit two vehicles in Mayfadoun, where the village square was previously targeted. Since diplomatic efforts…
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday appealed to the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to allow Muharram processions in the valley and release youths booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) during protests over developments in Iran. In a statement, the former chief minister said religious processions are an integral part of the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage and must be facilitated in a manner that respects the sentiments and constitutional rights of the people. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic New Year, will begin in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday and ‘Ashura’ processions will be held on the…
A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted over a forward village along the International Border in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The unidentified flying object, which carried a flashing light, was seen crossing from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir side into Indian territory within the Sunderbani sector during the late hours of Monday night. Authorities noted that the craft turned back and withdrew after a short period of hovering between Mahadev Gap and Kalal village. Following the incident, security forces conducted a sweep of the area on Tuesday morning to verify that no illicit materials, such as narcotics…
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has blocked popular messaging platform Telegram in India until June 22 at the request of the National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), after the country’s key undergraduate medical entrance exam was cancelled earlier this year due to widespread paper leak allegations and irregularities. The ban on Telegram applies till after a day of NEET’s re-examination, which is scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the initial May 3 exam due to a paper leak. The platform is believed to have been used to circulate leaked…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned nine prominent Gulmarg hoteliers, including Grand Mumtaz and Radisson Group owner Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai alias Chaya, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an ongoing investigation linked to alleged irregularities in land transactions in Gulmarg. Besides Chaya, top sources said that those summoned by the Enforcement Directorate include Mushtaq Ahmad Burza and Manzoor Ahmad Burza of the ITC Group, Nazir Ahmad Mir of M and Co, Manzoor Ahmad Khan of Hotel Khalil Palace, Abdul Hamid Dar of Hotel Mama Palace, Syed Musadiq Shah of Hotel Royal Park, Ibrahim Khan of…
Two bodies, including that of a 19-year-old girl and a 39-year-old man, were recovered from a power canal in Gund, Ganderbal on Monday, officials said. Officials said that the girl has been identified as Sabreena Bano, 19, daughter of Fazal Rehman Khan, resident of Ramwari Gund. Her body was retrieved from the canal near the drowning spot and taken to PHC Gund for medico-legal formalities. In a continuation of the rescue operation, the body of a male was later recovered near Fraw Dam. He has been identified as Adil Ahmad Tantray, 39, son of Ghulam Rasool, resident of Gund. Police…
A shopkeeper passed away on Monday in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after allegedly ingesting a poisonous substance, officials said. The victim has been identified as Mehboob Hussain Langoo, son of Shamas-ud-Din Langoo and a resident of Iqbal Nagar, Sopore. He was employed at Shams Pan House located in the town’s Main Chowk area. According to reports, Langoo consumed a toxic substance under unclear circumstances. His health suddenly worsened, and he was rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore for medical care. Despite the efforts of doctors and staff, he succumbed to the effects at the hospital, officials…
A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced by President Donald Trump, who stated that toll-free transit through the Strait of Hormuz will now resume. The deal was subsequently confirmed on Sunday by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, bringing an immediate end to hostilities between the two nations. Trump, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, stated that the agreement permits cost-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that had been largely shut down since the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran on December 28. Writing on Truth Social, Trump declared:…