Neemuch (MP), Apr 17: The Central Reserve Police Force has decided to raise a special CoBRA battalion for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 17 years after this jungle warfare unit was raised in the paramilitary to undertake operations in Naxal-affected states. CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh announced this during the 86th Raising Day event of the force...
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India-UK Defence Consultative Group reviews ties, agree to enhance collaboration
LONDON, Apr 17: A review of defence ties, with a particular focus on enhancing defence industry collaboration and boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative, were on the agenda of the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group discussions here this week. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and his British counterpart Permanent Secretary David Williams co-chaired the dialogue, which was aimed at deepening...
Had Hurriyat not closed Doors in 2016, Kashmir’s fate could’ve Been Different: Mehbooba Mufti
Hurriyat rode Horses of Guns, stones in 2016, Today BJP rides PSA, UAPA, NIA; Don’t Make Indian Muslims Face What Pandits Faced in the ’90s” Srinagar, Apr 17 : Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday made a sharp and layered attack on both the BJP-led central government and the erstwhile Hurriyat leadership, stating that had separatist leaders not...
J&K Police Arrest Poonch Resident After Suspicious Phone Calls From Pakistani Numbers
JAMMU, Apr 17: A resident of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district was arrested on Thursday in Samba district after three Pakistani phone numbers with incoming calls were found on his mobile phone. Officials said, “Farooq Ahmed, a resident of Poonch district, was detained in Samba after three Pakistani phone numbers with incoming calls were found on his phone. He was...
Terrorists not present in Jammu only, Baramulla still vulnerable: SSP*
LOC families under watch for smuggling, 5 to face property seizure; no leniency for smugglers, terrorists’ Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 17 (KNO): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Gurinderpal Singh, on Thursday said that terrorist activities in the district have not completely ceased, and cross-border drug smuggling remains a pressing concern for the security agencies. SSP Singh, as...
Muslims eagerly waiting for Kashmiri Pandits to return, we will welcome them with open arms: J&K Grand Mufti
Address seminar in Chennai, calls for unity among different communities Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 17 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has pitched for the return of Kashmir Pandits to the Valley with dignity. Representing J&K at a seminar ‘talk for peace’, at Mahabalipuram in Chennai, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam while addressing a gathering of different communities, according...
Gold Continues To Glitter For 2nd Day; Hit Fresh Peak Of ₹95,935/10 G
NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second straight session, touched a new all-time high of ₹95,935 per 10 grams , climbing ₹274 on Thursday, driven by firm spot demand. On the the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd., the precious metal contracts for June delivery hit the record high of ₹95,935 per 10 grams...
Jammu, Apr 17: The BJP on Thursday held a protest against the Congress and said the ED filing a chargesheet in the National Herald case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi is the final nail in the coffin of the opposition party, whose leaders are “neck-deep in corruption”. The protesters also criticised the Congress for labelling the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action as an act of vendetta. The ED has filed a chargesheet against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others before a special court here in the National Herald case, accusing them of allegedly laundering Rs 988 crore. The Congress on Tuesday alleged the ED action was “vendetta politics” and that seizing of assets in the case was a “state-sponsored crime masquerading as the rule of law”. Hundreds of BJP activists and leaders, including MLAs Yudhvir Sethi and Arvind Gupta, assembled at the Kachi Chawani Chowk and held a protest march against the Congress. They raised slogans against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and burnt their effigies. “This is the final nail in the coffin of the Congress, Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi. The protests by the Congress and allegations of vendetta politics are baseless given their involvement in the misappropriation of public properties allocated to the National Herald newspaper. They will be behind bars,” MLA Sethi told reporters here. He said the ED has taken this step based on ample evidence and the Congress leaders will face imprisonment for corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Former minister Priya Sethi also criticised the Congress leadership. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi should take responsibility for their involvement in the National Herald case and resign from the Congress, she said. “Instead, they shamelessly use Congress cadres across the country to organise protests and portray themselves as victims. The mother-son duo are trying to deceive the people and conceal their scams by compelling their workers to hold protests,” she said. The Congress on Wednesday held protests outside ED offices across the country over the agency filing the chargesheet against its leaders. MLA Arvind Gupta said the Congress leaders will face justice. “While the opposition party may have the right to hold demonstrations, it does not have the right to misappropriate public properties allocated to the National Herald newspaper,” he said. (Agencies)
Jammu, Apr 17: The BJP on Thursday held a protest against the Congress and said the ED filing a chargesheet in the National Herald case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi is the final nail in the coffin of the opposition party, whose leaders are “neck-deep in corruption”. The protesters also criticised the Congress for labelling the Enforcement Directorate (ED)...
‘Kashmir’s youth have passion, need platform’: Irfan Pathan in Sgr
Launches Cricket League to uplift local talent Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 17 : Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Thursday said Kashmir’s youth have unmatched passion for cricket, but lack consistent opportunities and infrastructure to excel. Speaking at the launch of the EPIC Victory Cricket League (EVCL) in Srinagar, Pathan according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said...
Rain, Snow Likely in J&K from April 18 to 20, MET Issues Advisory
Srinagar, Apr 17 (KNS): The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday issued a fresh weather forecast predicting rain, snow, and thunderstorm activity across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. According to the forecast, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards Wednesday evening with light rain or thunder at isolated places. From April 18 to 20, the region...
Hajj-2025: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir reviews arrangements
Hajj flights to start from May 4, last batch of pilgrims to leave on May 15 SRINAGAR, APRIL 16 : Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today directed all the concerned Departments and agencies to work in synergy for making the Hajj-2025 a hassle free and seamless experience for the intending pilgrims. Chairing a high level meeting to review the...
CRPF ‘Backbone’ Of Mission To Rid Country Of Naxalism By March 2026: Amit Shah
Neemuch (MP), Apr 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Naxalism, which is confined to just four districts in India, will be eliminated by March 31 next year, and the CRPF is the “backbone” of this mission. He was addressing the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 86th Raising Day function in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district. “Naxalism has...
BCCI Cracks Whip, Abhishek Nayyar, Fielding Coach, Sacked After Disappointing Australia Tour
Mumbai, Apr 17: Following a disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, India has decided to remove assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip. BCCI sources informed that assistant Batting coach Abhishek Naiyyar, fielding coach T Dilip, and Strength and Conditioning coach Soham Desai have been removed following India’s poor performance in the BGT series and...
Rajnath to inaugurate multiple projects from Leh on Apr 26
JAMMU, Apr 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate multiple projects across the country including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from Leh during his visit to Ladakh on April 26. He will also review security situation along Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in Eastern Ladakh with top Army Commanders during his visit.Official sources told...
Mission YUVA to Unlock Entrepreneurial Potential in J&K, Says CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the pre-launch preparations of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan)—a transformative initiative aimed at empowering youth through entrepreneurship, skill development and inclusive economic participation. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lauded the “pathbreaking” work undertaken by the Labour & Employment Department during the baseline household survey conducted across Jammu...
CS pushes for achieving green goals under CAMPA
AWC-2025 records13,43,506 birds visiting valley wetlands annually JAMMU, APRIL 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while addressing the 25th Steering Committee Meeting of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), emphasized on the department to work dedicatedly towards achieving the set targets in a given timeframe. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Ecology & Environment was attended by Principal...
3 SPs among 36 J&K cops selected for Haj-2025 duty in Saudi
Officers directed to report in Delhi on April 21 for formalities Sajid Raina Srinagar, Apr 16 : The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered the temporary deputation of 36 police personnel to the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to serve as Haj Officers and Haj Superintendents for Haj-2025. According to a government order, a copy...
ECI launches first of its kind training program for BLAs
JAMMU, APRIL 16: In a first, ECI launches training sessions for the Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to strengthen grassroots participation by political parties with around 280 BLAs of 10 recognised political parties from Bihar taking part in the 2-day training programme. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the training of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from Bihar in view...
Govt Announces Free Entry To SPS Museum, Srinagar, Dogra Art Museum, Jammu On World Heritage Day
JAMMU, Apr 16: The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, in collaboration with the district administration, Tourism and Education departments, is going to celebrate World Heritage Day on 18th of April, 2025 in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar followed by Pledge and...
Russian court expected to lift ban on Afghan Taliban
MOSCOW, Apr 16: The Russian Apex Court is expected to pronounce its verdict on Thursday on an appeal filed by the Prosecutor General’s Office seeking to lift a ban on the Afghan Taliban, a move towards full diplomatic recognition of the Kabul regime. Russia had proscribed the Afghan Taliban as a terrorist outfit in 2003. According to local media reports,...
Gold Soars ₹1,650 To Scale Fresh Peak Of ₹98,100 Per 10 Gm; Silver Jumps ₹1,900
NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Gold prices soared by ₹1,650 to hit an all-time high of ₹98,100 per 10 gm in the national capital on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) amid a global rush for safe-haven buying triggered by an escalated trade war between the U.S. and China. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9% purity had...