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 was responding to a post...

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 years, remains a reality in...

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 a very rapid pace and...

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 certain individuals were allegedly manhandled...

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 which is at the forefront...

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 Observer (KNO) said, “We are...

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 following an exchange of fire...

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 the Union Territory from late...

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, Allama Moosavi was a widely...

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 Friday by Justice (Retd) Thakur....

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 herself, along with her parents,...

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 after the storm subsided, the...

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 was attended by District Magistrate...

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 Meeting Hall of DC Office....

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 under the Ministries of Rural...

Srinagar, Apr 17: Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir Chief Cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order which stays critical provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The Supreme Court is hearing various petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay...