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…
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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…
In a move to enhance air connectivity ahead of the peak tourist season, flight operations at Leh airport have increased from eight to 18 per day, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced on Sunday. Saxena also stated that two additional flights are expected to begin operations shortly, offering visitors greater flexibility in planning their travel. He encouraged tourists to visit Ladakh for what he described as an “unforgettable” experience. “Ladakh is all set to welcome a larger number of visitors than before. Pleased to announce a major boost to air connectivity with Leh, as the tourist season begins in Ladakh,”…
US President Donald Trump says the American officer who went missing in Iran after the downing of his F-15E fighter jet has been rescued and is “now safe and sound”. “WE GOT HIM!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that the recovered officer, identified as a “highly respected Colonel”, is now “SAFE and SOUND” after being stranded “behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran.” According to the Associated Press, the service member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. US officials later confirmed the rescue, marking the recovery of both crew members…
Security forces initiated a search operation in a Samba district of Jammu, prompted by sightings of three suspicious individuals, according to officials. Reports said that, a villager from Bedh Khad in the Darui area reported seeing three unidentified men—one hauling a heavy backpack—moving along a dry streambed after nightfall. Though no weapons were observed, the men were suspected of being terrorists. In response, the local police’s Special Operations Group, supported by the Army and paramilitary troops, launched an operation to locate the suspects. Officials confirmed that the search was continuing in the village and nearby areas, but that no contact…
National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs on Monday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter, alleging that an innocent civilian was killed in a staged gunfight. Raising the issue before the beginning of Question Hour, NC legislators stood up, insisting that such incidents should not happen and stressing the need to distinguish between militants and civilians. “It shouldn’t happen. We admit that the LG has ordered an inquiry, but the Home Department and the Home Minister should send out a message that no innocent should be killed in this sensitive state. There must be a distinction between militants and…
Lt Governor has placed IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria under suspension with immediate effect, pending an enquiry into alleged financial irregularities. According to Government Order No. 185-Home of 2026 dated March 25, 2026, Khajuria, who was serving as Commandant of JKAP-4 Security Battalion and also holding the additional charge of Commandant, 1st Border Battalion Jammu, is facing allegations of misappropriation of General Provident (GP) funds and irregularities in income tax deductions concerning police personnel of the JKAP-4 Security Battalion, reported news agency Kashmir Dot Com. The order states that during the period of suspension, the officer will remain attached to…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan Saturday visited the strategically important areas under Chinar Corps, Srinagar. During the visit CDS reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along LoC in North Kashmir and commended the formation’s exemplary operational preparedness, doctrinal coherence and resolute professionalism. At Baramulla, he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infusion. In his address to the Officers of the Chinar Corps, he highlighted that the character of warfare is undergoing profound transformation, necessitating a shift from Domain-Centric Approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), underpinned by a robust & integrated architecture. He underscored the centrality…
The Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy is being implemented to address porcupine-induced damage to saffron crops in Pampore and adjoining areas, with field evidence confirming active presence of the species in the region. This information was given by Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Javed Ahmad Rana, while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi. The Minister said that habitat conditions such as caves, crevices, hilly terrain and overgrown private lands provide favorable shelter for porcupines near saffron-growing areas. To mitigate the issue, the Government has proposed a…