Tehran: A US F-35 fighter jet flying a combat mission over Iran made an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East, the Pentagon said, with sources telling CNN they suspect the aircraft may have been hit by Iranian fire. A US Central Command spokesperson confirmed the jet landed safely and the pilot was in “stable condition,” adding the incident remains under investigation. CNN, citing two sources, reported the aircraft was potentially struck by Iranian fire, which could mark the first such incident since the war began on Feb. 28. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard later claimed responsibility for downing…
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Authorities have announced that the Gulmarg Gondola shall remain closed on March 21 on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. Tourists planning a visit can, however, book tickets for March 20 through the official online portal of the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. Visitors are advised to plan accordingly and ensure advance booking to avoid any inconvenience.(KNS)
Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed across India on Saturday, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal moon on Thursday evening. According to media reports, Mufti Adil of the Ru’yat-e-Hilal Committee at Jama Masjid confirmed that the festival will be held on March 21. A similar announcement was made from the historic mosque by Naib Shahi Imam Syed Shaban Bukhari. In Lucknow, Maulana Khalid Rasheed, the Chairman of the Lucknow Islamic Center, also declared that Eid festivities will take place on Saturday. Additionally, the President of the Deccan Muslim Ulema Council Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that since the crescent was not visible today,…
Anxiety continues to mount among parents in Jammu and Kashmir as the evacuation process of Indian students stranded abroad faces delays, logistical challenges, and what families describe as an inadequate response from the Government of India. Despite ongoing efforts to bring students back safely, several developments over the past 24 hours have added to the uncertainty. According to details, a group of 51 students from Golestan has departed towards Armenia as part of the evacuation process. However, many others remain stranded at various transit points, awaiting clearance and further assistance. The third batch of Indian students returning from Yerevan, Armenia,…
The festive buzz that traditionally sweeps Kashmir’s markets in the days before Eid-ul-Fitr is missing this year, with traders across the Valley describing one of the slowest pre-Eid seasons in living memory. They say that the effects of the Pahalgam attack, a bad apple season, rising prices, and global oil problems have all made families spend much less money. “We have never seen such dullness before Eid. Usually, by this time, markets remain crowded till late evening, but now there are barely any customers,” said Bashir Ahmad, a trader from Shopian. “Sales are at an all-time low, and it…
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu Kashmir holds the potential for a dynamic and flourishing future, growing into a vibrant center of culture and advancing into a prosperous Union Territory through steady progress. “Achieving this vision ultimately depends on the younger generation. I sincerely hope that our youth will draw strength from the wisdom passed down by our ancestors and work with determination to elevate Jammu Kashmir to a place among the country’s developed regions,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Navreh celebrations, organised by Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Amphalla, Jammu. He invoked…
NEW DELHI: (Mar 18) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday it has filed a fresh chargesheet against more than a dozen retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state’s rural development department. The agency arrested former rural development minister of the state Alamgir Alam and his personal secretary, Sanjeev Kumar Lal, as part of its investigation in 2024. They are currently lodged in jail. The fifth supplementary chargesheet in the case was filed on Tuesday before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Jharkhand’s capital…
Jammu, Mar 17 (KNS) ; Sounding a stern warning against anti-peace elements, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday asserted that any individual or group threatening the peace and safety of civilians in the Union Territory will “pay a very heavy price,” as he hailed the role of the police force in ushering in an era of stability. Addressing the Passing Out Parade of 430 constables at the Police Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) in Talwara, Reasi, the LG said the security forces are working on a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate terrorism. “With all resources and resolve, J&K Police…
Jammu, Mar 17 (KNS) ; Sounding a stern warning against anti-peace elements, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday asserted that any individual or group threatening the peace and safety of civilians in the Union Territory will “pay a very heavy price,” as he hailed the role of the police force in ushering in an era of stability. Addressing the Passing Out Parade of 430 constables at the Police Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) in Talwara, Reasi, the LG said the security forces are working on a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate terrorism. “With all resources and resolve, J&K Police…
Srinagar, Mar 18 (KNS): Intermittent rain in the plains and fresh snowfall in the higher reaches brought back a winter chill across Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A Meteorological Department official said a fresh western disturbance is active over the region, leading to widespread cloud cover and precipitation. The higher reaches, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall, while the plains, including Srinagar, witnessed intermittent drizzle. “The current weather pattern is due to a western disturbance. Generally cloudy conditions with light rain at most places and isolated heavy falls are likely over the next 24 hours,” the official said.Click Here…