Deptt unveils several circuits for promotion across J&K JAMMU, APRIL 18: In a significant move towards revitalising tourism in Jammu division, the Department of Tourism today presented a strategic and action oriented roadmap to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, regarding promotion of tourism across the region, during an exclusive meeting held here in this regard....
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Farooq Abdullah to skip AS Dulat’s book launch amid Article 370 row
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Amid Article 370 row, National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah will not attend the book launch of former RAW chief A.S. Dulat in New Delhi on Friday. Confirming the decision, Abdullah’s daughter Safia Abdullah Khan posted on X, “I can put you out of your misery. He is NOT attending.” She...
No decision yet on nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from May 1: MoRTH
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Friday clarified that no decision has been taken on the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from May 1. The ministry’s response came after some sections of the media reported that a satellite-based tolling system would be launched from May 1, 2025 and...
Major Digital Overhaul In EPFO With New IT Platform Set For May-June Rollout: Mandaviya
RANCHI, Apr 18: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to undergo a major digital overhaul to enhance services for over 9 crore beneficiaries, with Version 3.0 set to launch by May or June, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. In coming days, EPFO beneficiaries will be able to withdraw...
Students, journalists stand trial in Turkey over protests sparked by mayor’s arrest
ISTANBUL, Apr 18: Dozens of people including journalists appeared before a court in Istanbul on Friday, accused of attending banned demonstrations and disobeying police orders to disperse during anti-government protests that were triggered by the jailing of the city’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, seen as the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s...
Security Agencies Identify Areas With Terrorist Presence As Combing Ops Enter 5th Day In Poonch
Jammu, Apr 18: With the operation to track down terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch district entering the fifth day on Friday, a senior police official said security agencies have formulated an action plan by identifying areas with suspected terrorist presence. He said terrorism, which has re-emerged over the past one-and-a-half to two...
J-K LG Flags Use Of Cryptocurrency In Narco Dealings
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said cryptocurrency is being used in narco dealings as the dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade. Speaking at the passing out parade at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Sinha said technology is changing at...
J&K: Individual allegedly manhandled by Army tried to snatch weapon from soldiers on duty
Jammu, Apr 18 In the backdrop of the alleged manhandling of a civilian by the Army in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, the Indian Army on Friday in an official statement said that the individual tried to snatch the weapon of soldiers and initiated a scuffle with them. “An incident has come to light wherein...
J&K StartUp ‘O-Health’ Strikes Prestigious Collaboration With World Renowned MIT
JAMMU, Apr 18 : In a landmark moment for Jammu & Kashmir, “O Health”, a Jammu-based digital healthcare StartUp, has entered into a research collaboration with the world-renowned “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” (MIT), Boston. Founded by a son of soil, Arunoday Singh, “O- Health” is one of the country’s earliest Health StartUps of its kind...
Counter terrorism grid being strengthened in J&K: DGP Prabhat
Raja Syed Rather Manigam (Ganderbal), Apr 18 : Director General of Police ( DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday said that J&K Police are strengthening the counter terrorism grid and efforts are on to tackle the cyber criminals. Addressing a passing out parade here in Central Kashmir, DGP Prabhat, according to the news agency—Kashmir News...
Security Forces Continue Joint Operation In J&K’s Poonch To Trace Terrorists
Poonch, Apr 18: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The search operations started back on Tuesday...
Trump administration seeks explosive expansion of nation’s immigration detention system
JENA (US), Apr 18: Amid rural Louisiana’s crawfish farms, towering pine trees and cafes serving po’boys, nearly 7,000 people are waiting at immigration detention centers to learn whether they will be expelled from the United States. If President Donald Trump’s administration has its way, the capacity to hold tens of thousands more migrants will...
Active Western Disturbance to Bring Heavy Rain, Snowfall in J&K till April 20
Srinagar, Apr 18 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience another spell of wet weather as an active Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to affect the region starting this afternoon, with its impact expected to last until April 20. According to the Meteorological Department, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely across...
Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone Mourn Demise of Prominent Shia Scholar Allama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi
Srinagar, Apr 18 : The death of renowned Shia scholar and respected cleric, Allama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Al-Najfi of Budgam, has cast a shadow of grief across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders and followers expressing deep sorrow over the loss. Known for his vast religious knowledge and commitment to promoting social harmony,...
Govt Appoints Four New CBDT Members
New Delhi, Apr 18: Four new members have been appointed to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the Union government. An official order said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the names of four 1989 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers of the Income...
Former CJI Opts Out Of Dulat’s Book Launch Function Amid Abdullah Controversy
New Delhi, Apr 18: Former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur has decided to skip former R&AW chief A S Dulat’s book release function, citing the political storm over certain parts of the book concerning National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. The book, “The Chief Minister and The Spy” was scheduled to be released later...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah releases book by 15-year-old author Laranya R Kumar
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today released a book titled “The Land of Souls”– A Tale of Adventure and Discovery, authored by 15-year-old Laranya R Kumar, at a function held here. The event was graced by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai, the young author...
Jammu Region Sees Restoration Of 95% Power Supply Post Windstorm
JAMMU, Apr 17: In the wake of a severe windstorm that disrupted the power supply across various parts of the Jammu region, the Managing Director (MD), Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL), springing into action, launched a vigorous restoration drive, ensuring around the clock works to bring back the shattered power scenario on track. Soon...
Pr. District & Sessions Judge chairs 2nd UTRC meeting at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, APRIL 17: To ensure timely review and release of under-trial prisoners, promoting their rights and access to justice, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority) Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, chaired a 2nd meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) for the year 2025, in his office chamber here, today. The meeting...
DC Srinagar discusses arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025
Directs Officers to ensure better arrangements for smooth, peaceful conduct of Yatra SRINAGAR, APRIL 17: In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2025, a meeting of senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here today at...
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj visits Anantnag
Interacts with beneficiaries of flagship Rural Development schemes at Akad Park ANANTNAG, APRIL 17: A high level delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj led by its Chairman, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, today visited Anantnag district as part of its nationwide tour to assess the on-ground implementation of centrally sponsored schemes...