Assures both short-term and long-term relief measures to affected families KULGAM, OCTOBER 02: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Langkhull Nandimarg area of Kulgam district and distributed relief cheques among fire-affected families. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the affected families, expressed her solidarity with them and assured them of every...
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J&K | Handwara Police Attach Property Of Terrorist Handler In Kralgund
Kupwara, Oct 2: In a series of actions against the terrorist ecosystem, Handwara Police attached the property of an alleged terrorist handler at Palpora village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. During the course of investigation in the case registered at Police Station Kralgund, it was established that a JKNOP Nazir Ahmad Ganai is operating from Pakistan-Occupied...
Israel To Deport Intercepted Gaza Flotilla Activists
By Thursday, the flotilla’s tracking system showed that roughly 45 ships, more than 30 had been intercepted or were assumed to have been intercepted. Jerusalem: Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean. The Global Sumud Flotilla of around 45...
Ladakh administration orders probe into Leh killings
Inquiry officer asks witness to record their statements Srinagar, Oct 02 : In a significant development, the administration of Ladakh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of four civilians in Leh on September 24 during protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. To ascertain the detailed facts and circumstances that led to the serious...
LG Manoj Sinha Urges Youth To Uphold Gandhi’s Vision Of Peace And Harmony In Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed teachers, students, and participants during the Gandhi Jayanti programme at SKICC, urging the people of Jammu and Kashmir to actively contribute towards peace, development, and self-reliance in the Union Territory. Speaking on the occasion, LG Sinha, said, “I congratulate all the teachers and students who are present here today on...
Operation Sindoor Fulfilled Its Mission Objectives, Says Defence Minister
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2: The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor but its fight against cross-border terrorism will continue, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh said Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system during Operation Sindoor but the Indian military “exposed” the Pakistani air defence apparatus and sent a message to...
Pahalgam Attack Showed India Who Its Real Allies Are: Mohan Bhagwat At RSS Rally
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the positions taken by various countries after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India. “Even though we maintain friendly relations with other countries, and we will continue to do so, when it comes to our security, we need to be more careful, more...
Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat in J&K
Digvijay Singh to talk with NC Srinagar, Oct 02 (KNO): The Congress party is expected to stake its claim for one of the four Rajya Sabha seats scheduled for election on October 24, with senior leader Digvijay Singh set to initiate discussions with alliance partner, National Conference (NC), over the matter. Top Congress leaders from New Delhi told news agency—Kashmir News...
Kashmir set to receive first automobile rake via Railways tomorrow
Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee Srinagar, Oct 02 : The Kashmir Valley is set to receive its first automobile rake as northern railway’s Jammu Division has dispatched a train from Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s in-plant Gati Shakti Terminal (GCT) in Manesar to Anantnag Goods Shed, officials said on Wednesday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the train, carrying...
Prez Murmu, PM Modi Lead Nation in Paying Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 156th Birth Anniversary
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary. President Murmu on Wednesday asked all citizens to resolve to realise his dream by building a cleaner, more capable, fully empowered, and prosperous India. In a message, she asked everyone to dedicate themselves to the ideals and...
J&K Bank Celebrates 88th Foundation Day
Srinagar, Oct 1: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday celebrating its 88th foundation day, paying rich tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh — the founder of the financial institution. “Celebrating 87 years of existence on the Foundation Day, J&K Bank organised a commemorative function today at its Corporate Headquarters, which was chaired by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee,” a spokesman of...
Qatar, Turkey, Egypt urge Hamas leaders to accept US peace proposal amid Trump ultimatum
Ankara, Oct 1 : Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have reportedly urged Hamas to quickly accept the 20-point proposal presented by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, as per Axios. The three countries – which have been the longest mediators between Israeli authorities and the terror outfit – have met several of the group’s commanders in the...
“1.70 Lakh Pilgrims Offer Prayers At Mata Vaishno Devi During Navratri Yatra”
Katra (Reasi), Oct 1: Over 1.70 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri, with chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans echoing throughout Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Navratri, being observed from September 22 till Wednesday, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It holds special significance at the Mata Vaishno...
J&K Police organises cleanliness drives under “Seva Parv 2025” in Baramulla, Bandipora & Handwara
October 01: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 initiatives, J&K Police organized cleanliness drives under “Seva Parv 2025” in Baramulla, Bandipora & Handwara, marking a significant step towards fostering civic responsibility and environmental consciousness. In Baramulla, a cleanliness drive was held at Range Police Headquarters RPHQ Baramulla and District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla. The drive was led in...
KCCI Executive Committee Elections to Be Held on October 6
Srinagar, Oct 1: The Election Commission of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has announced that elections for its Executive Committee for the term 2025–27 will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025. According to the schedule, polling will take place at the Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, near the GPO in Srinagar, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Blood Donation Camp Held in Bijbehara, Massive Public Participation
Shah Imtiyaz Bijbehara, Anantnag :Humanity Vision Diagnostic Centre Bijbehara organized an important blood donation camp in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura Srinagar. On this occasion, dozens of local youth and citizens voluntarily donated blood. The aim of the camp was to meet the demand for blood in hospitals and for patients, so...
“Union Cabinet Sanctions 3% DA/DR Hike, Approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas and Key Initiatives”
Cabinet approves DA/DR hike by 3 pc to benefit 49.2 lakh central govt employees, 68.7 lakh pensioners. New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a three per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the...
Authorities Seal Office Of Banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 1: Police on Wednesday attached a three-storey building housing the office of banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Kashmir, an outfit floated by hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in 2004, officials said here. A team of police officials from nearby Budgam put up a board on the wall of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat office at Hyderpora, announcing the attachment of the building,...
RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Projection To 6.8 Pc, Lowers Inflation Forecast To 2.6 Pc
MUMBAI, Oct 1: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday revised upward its growth estimates for the current fiscal year to 6.8 per cent and lowered its inflation projection to 2.6 per cent based on an above-normal monsoon and the rationalisation of GST rates. In August, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected a 6.5 per cent GDP growth rate for 2025-26,...
Ladakh Admin Defends Wangchuk’s NSA Detention, Rejects Claims Of ‘Witch-Hunt’
Leh: Ladakh Administration on Tuesday rejected claims of a “witch-hunt” or a “smoke-screen” operation against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act last week. It asserted that the actions taken by law enforcement agencies were based on credible inputs and documents. The administration appealed that the process of law should be allowed to take its own course...
Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 15.50, no change in domestic rates
New Delhi, Oct 01: Oil marketing companies have revised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, effective from Wednesday, October 1. The rate of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 15.50. Following the revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be Rs 1595.50 from today. The hike comes...