A case has been registered by police in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, following a complaint about the sexual assault of a minor, officials stated on Sunday. Based on the complaint, Police Station Awantipora filed FIR No. 143/2026 under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and initiated a probe into the matter. According to police, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Pulwama was notified without delay as per established protocols. A police team arranged for the child’s medical examination and carried out all required legal and…
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U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the war on Iran could be signed as soon as Sunday, but Tehran disputed the timeline, saying a signing could happen in the “coming days.” Iranian media reported that Tehran has not yet made a final decision on the framework agreement, as Qatari negotiators flew to Iran to help conclude the deal. The semi-official Fars news agency, citing an anonymous source, said no final decision had been reached despite Trump’s earlier announcement. Trump’s Sunday schedule included no mention of a signing ceremony. A Qatari delegation, led by an adviser to the…
Pak Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached. Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added. “We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level…
Three minor girls have gone missing from the Nunwani area of Brakpora in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, prompting a search operation by police and local residents. According to information, the girls, all residents of Nunwani, Brakpora, Achabal in Anantnag district, went missing on Friday evening between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Following the incident, family members, local residents and police launched efforts to trace the missing girls. The families have appealed to the public to share any information that may help locate the minors.Kashmir culture exploration Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the girls may contact 9797147730 or 6005744659,…
A transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF), an AN-32, crashed and burst into flames at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. Preliminary reports indicate that the AN-32 came down within the station’s boundaries, leading to a fire following the impact. Immediately after the incident, emergency teams were rushed to the scene to bring the fire under control and evaluate the situation. The reason for the crash has not yet been determined, and there is no clarity on possible casualties or injuries. The IAF has confirmed the accident and stated that more details will be shared…
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday carried out a court-issued proclamation notice against four individuals, including Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, for allegedly dodging arrest and deliberately staying away from legal proceedings in a case related to militant activities. According to police, the accused are Syed Salahuddin, also known as Mohammad Yousuf Shah, a resident of Soibugh in Budgam. He is a designated terrorist and serves as chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC). The other three are: Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, a resident of Liver Srigufwara in Anantnag, who is also a designated terrorist and a…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday raised concerns with the Union Government over the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport from October 1 to 16 for maintenance works, urging a review of the schedule to minimise disruption to air connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.Kashmir scholarship info During a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of maintaining uninterrupted air services to the Valley during the peak tourism season. Chief Minister met Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri @RamMNK and raised concerns regarding the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport from 1-16 October…
Citing geopolitical tensions and potential disruptions to global petroleum supply chains, the government has banned industrial, commercial, and institutional users from purchasing petrol and diesel at retail fuel pumps, while also limiting diesel sales to 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day. The move follows an unusual surge in fuel demand, especially for diesel, in certain areas. This spike occurred because bulk consumers had shifted to buying from retail petrol pumps, attracted by lower prices. In Delhi, for example, diesel at retail pumps costs ₹95.20 per litre, compared to ₹134.50 per litre for bulk purchases. This price gap arose…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed a range of key issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, including the early restoration of statehood, the economic situation and developmental priorities of J&K. During the meeting, the Chief Minister conveyed the aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir for the early restoration of statehood, underlining that it would mark an important step in strengthening democratic institutions, deepening public participation and advancing the next phase of the region’s development. He requested that the process be taken forward at the earliest. The Chief Minister briefed…
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party would continue its constitutional struggle for the restoration of statehood and the rights taken away from the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Abdullah said the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir would remain unstable until the commitments made at the time of the region’s accession to India were honoured. “It will be stable when they realise that we are human beings and that we joined India on certain conditions. Those conditions should be reviewed and honour restored,” he said when asked…