Calling upon member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt a unified and consistent approach against terrorism, separatism and extremism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said ‘Operation Sindoor’ reflected India’s firm resolve that “terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment.” Addressing the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Singh, called for eliminating safe havens and rejecting political exceptions in dealing with terrorism. “There should be no double standards in combating the menace,” he added. “The sight of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism which attacks the sovereignty of a nation must not be lost. There is no…
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A violent scuffle at Khumani Chowk in the Bemina area of Srinagar turned fatal after a man was killed, officials said An official said that, the incident stemmed from an altercation between two groups which later escalated when their relatives got involved. He said during the incident, man sustained serious injuries. He was immediately shifted to JVC Bemina, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. He has been identified as Syed Adil son of Syed Manzoor of Khumani Chowk Bemina. Police have registered an FIR and investigation has been taken up.
Five persons were arrested with grenades, ammunition and other incriminating material in Srinagar, police said on Tuesday. The arrests were made by a police party from PP Khanmoh during checking at Nard Sangri in the Khanmoh area A top Police officer said two hand grenades, two magazines, some rounds of ammunition, posters and six mobile phones were recovered from their possession. A case under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act has been registered at Panthachowk police station. Further investigation is underway, police added.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has begun drafting rules for the implementation of The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Act, 2026. Sources said that the Government has initiated the exercise of framing rules under the law. Minister for Education Sakina Masood Ittoo said she has directed that the Rules be framed at the earliest. “Our government is keen that more and more private universities should be established in Jammu & Kashmir, given that we have a limited number of public universities here,” she said The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 was passed by the J&K Assembly during the…
The direct Jammu–Srinagar train service is set to commence with an inaugural run on April 30, with Indian Railways introducing a specially designed Vande Bharat train equipped to operate in extreme weather conditions. Officials said that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the inaugural journey, while the regular schedule and additional halts will be notified separately. They said the train will run with a 20-coach Vande Bharat rake and cover a distance of around 266.66 kilometres during the inaugural run. The train will also halt at Bijbehara, which will remain operational for the cross-run of the service.…
Doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have linked rising infertility levels to factors such as late marriages, sedentary and stressful lifestyles, imbalanced diets, and a lack of adequate awareness regarding reproductive health and timely medical care. They say infertility, once considered relatively uncommon in the region, is now being increasingly diagnosed among young couples—especially women—emerging as both a medical and social challenge with potential long-term consequences. Dr Sabiya Jan, a gynaecologist from the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), said that the postponement of marriage has become a major contributing factor. “Fertility naturally declines with age, particularly after the mid-20s. However,…
Ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army on Tuesday reiterated its resolve to counter terrorism, warning that any breach of “the boundaries of humanity” would invite a decisive response. In a post on X, the Army, said, “When boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is served. India stands united.” The message was accompanied by a visual referencing Operation Sindoor, with the caption: “Some boundaries should never be crossed. India does not forget.” The April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley had left 26 people dead and more than…
A year after the tragic terror attack in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam that shook Kashmir’s tourism industry to its core, signs of revival are slowly emerging across the Valley, bringing a sense of cautious optimism among those whose livelihoods depend on the sector. On April 22, 2025, at least 26 persons, mostly tourists were killed in a brutal attack that led to an abrupt decline in tourist arrivals, leaving hotels empty, businesses shut, and thousands grappling with severe financial distress. The incident dealt a heavy blow not only economically but also emotionally to the region, long known for its…
Authorities spent Rs 73548 on conducting the Rajya Sabha elections in the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in October 2025. According to official documents accessed, the J&K Election Department had transferred Rs 1 lakh for the exercise, out of which Rs 73548 was utilized to make necessary arrangements for polls to four vacant Rajya Sabha seats. The documents reveal that Rs 21150 was spent on honorarium and refreshments for officers and officials deployed on election duty. The remaining Rs 52398 was utilized to cover other essential arrangements required for the electoral process. The Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu & Kashmir…
Tears, prayers, and heartfelt hopes filled the air at Haj House Bemina here on Saturday morning as Kashmir’s first batch of Haj pilgrims prepared to depart for Saudi Arabia. The departure marked the beginning of the Valley’s annual spiritual journey to Islam’s holiest sites, with families bidding an emotional farewell to their loved ones embarking on the sacred pilgrimage. According to the details available, from the early hours, hundreds of family members gathered at the busiest Haj House premises in Srinagar to bid farewell to their kith and kin and friends chosen this year for the pilgrimage. Some embraced in…