Panic and anxiety spread across Parigam area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district after meat from an ill bovine animal, slaughtered by a local butcher, was sold to dozens of residents, prompting hundreds of people to visit the Primary Health Centre (PHC) for precautionary anti-rabies vaccination. The incident triggered widespread concern after rumours surfaced that the animal had been bitten by a dog before being slaughtered. As the news spread rapidly across the locality, worried residents rushed to the health centre, fearing possible exposure after consuming or handling the meat. A police officer said that an FIR has been registered and…
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In a major boost to its research profile, the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has secured national recognition after its M-Tech scholar, Womika Khan, was awarded the prestigious IndiaAI Fellowship for 2025–26. Womika, a Computer Science and Engineering student, earned the fellowship for her research on “Trustworthy AI: Investigating and Mitigating Bias in Large Language Models,” conducted under the supervision of Dr. Tawseef Ayoub Shaikh. The work focuses on addressing bias in artificial intelligence systems, an area gaining urgency as AI tools are increasingly deployed in real-world decision-making. Dr Tawseef described the selection as a competitive national-level achievement, underlining the…
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan on Thursday that India would strike back decisively if provoked again, saying a recent military operation had sent a strong message to its neighbor. Speaking at a public event in Merta town in Nagaur district after unveiling a statue of a Rajput ruler, Singh said Operation Sindoor “had sent a strong message to Pakistan.” “Perhaps Pakistan will not dare to look at India with hostility again. But I want to say that if it does, what has not happened till now will happen,” Singh said. He added that India’s policy has been not to…
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)
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…