Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday terminated the services of two Jammu and Kashmir government employees for their alleged links with terror outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, official sources said. The dismissals were carried out under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution as part of the administration’s “zero-tolerance to terror” policy, aimed at rooting out militant elements from government institutions. Sinha had recently observed that he will not rest until “the last thread of the terror cancer is torn from the body of government machinery”. He had also vowed that security agencies would “completely, decisively and permanently end the scourge…
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In the middle of Srinagar’s fast-moving traffic and modern bustle, a slow, rhythmic clip-clop has begun to turn heads again. A traditional tonga, once a common sight across Kashmir, has returned to the streets, thanks to a 70-year-old man, Ghulam Rasool Kumar, determined to keep a piece of the past alive. As per details available, Ghulam Rasool, a resident of Srinagar, has reintroduced the horse-drawn cart, offering locals a rare glimpse into a bygone era when tongas were an integral part of daily life in the Valley. For decades, these carts ferried passengers through markets, neighbourhoods and riverbanks, long before…
Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an urgent 48-hour safety advisory for citizens in Iran, advising them to avoid all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings. The advisory comes after US President Donald Trump issued fresh warning to Iran, stating that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not make a deal. He however had said that Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal…
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.
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…