Down-Line of Train Services Suspended Between PTKC–KNDI Jammu, Aug 26: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has triggered a critical flood situation across Jammu Division, with the water levels in several major rivers and tributaries rising sharply. The Meteorological Department has predicted more rains in the coming hours, raising fears of further inundation in low-lying areas. As per...
October 24, 2025
CM Omar reaffirms social welfare as Government’s primary responsibility
Srinagar, Aug 25 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government’s firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as Government’s main responsibility rather than an act of charity. Addressing a one-day event on “Empowering Communities—Welfare for All” at the SKICC, the Chief Minister stressed that welfare initiatives must be designed to reach the most disadvantaged sections of society,...
Updated: FDA J&K’s crackdown on rotten meat, cheese, rasgulla on; violators’ list to be out soon
Says, unsafe and sub-standard food samples under testing; 12 samples received, 4 unsafe; over 12,000 kg of meat, 21 quintals of synthetic cheese, 440 quintals of rasgulla seized so far, with strict enforcement ongoing Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Aug 25 : As the people await violators to be held accountable and face public scrutiny for selling rotten meat and other...
ICC event in Kashmir post-Pahalgam attack sent a strong message about Valley being safe: Dr Jitendra Singh
Inaugurates ‘DST’ inclusive technology business incubator, ‘IFactory’ lab at IUST Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Aug 25 : Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with independent charge Dr Jitendra Singh Monday said that Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) holding an event in Kashmir has sent a strong message that the Valley is safe and beautiful like earlier. Speaking to...
‘Better raise it in Delhi,’ CM Omar tells Mehbooba after protest on J-K prisoners’ return
Says Centre decides such matters; urges all parties to meet Home Minister together; Supreme Court must impose deadline on statehood Srinagar, Aug 25 : Shortly after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti led a protest march demanding the return of Jammu and Kashmir prisoners to local jails, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that such decisions are under...
Indian Forces Gave Befitting Reply To Pakistan During Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Jodhpur, Aug 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that Indian forces gave a befitting reply to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, hitting targets with precision. “Our soldiers did not kill terrorists based on their religion but on the basis of their deeds,” he said while addressing a programme here. “Our forces responded strongly in Operation Sindoor.The target that was...
Omar Abdullah hopes Supreme Court will restore J&K’s statehood
Srinagar, Aug 25 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed hope that the Supreme Court would intervene to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that while the Central Government has failed to take a decision, “we are still hoping that at least the Supreme Court will do it.” Omar was responding to a query on the Supreme Court’s refusal...
SC to Hear J&K Statehood Case on Oct 10, Declines Urgent Listing
New Delhi, Aug 25 : The Supreme Court on Monday said it will take up the Jammu and Kashmir statehood matter on October 10, turning down a request for urgent hearing. Chief Justice of India (CJI) told the counsel that the case requires hearing before a Constitution Bench on a presidential reference, and therefore cannot be listed before October 10....
Online Gaming Bill: BCCI likely to lose Dream 11 as Team India title sponsor
New Delhi, Aug 25: Fantasy sports giants Dream 11, which recently shut down its real money games after central government passed the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025’ in both the Houses of Parliament, has intimated to the BCCI that it won’t be able to continue with the title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team as the...
Four Injured In Shopian Road Accident
Umer Rashid Shopian, Aug 25 : Four persons were injured after two motorcycles collided at Chotipora Crossing in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS said that a collision took place between two motorcycles bearing registration numbers JK22A-7527 and JK22D-0655, resulting in injuries to four persons. The injured have been identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Chohan son of Mohd...
KIWG festival to be upgraded to Khelo India Water Games in 2026: SAI
Srinagar, Aug 25 : Sports Authority of India (SAI) has said that the Khelo India water sports festival 2025, that was organised here from August 21-23 will be upgraded to a full fledged Khelo India Water Games next year. In an exclusive interview with UNI, Mayank Srivastava, Deputy director general, sports authority of India said “We labled it a festival...
“Can PM Or CM Run Country From Jail?”: Amit Shah Calls Out Opposition’s Political Doublespeak On Constitution Amendment Bill
New Delhi, Aug 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lashed out at the ‘Black Bill’ protests against the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill by Opposition parties and stated that both he and the BJP “completely reject” the idea that the country “cannot be governed without the person” who has been jailed. He asked whether a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or...
Drones Sighted Near LoC In J&K’s Poonch, Search Operation Underway
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 25: Security forces have launched a search operation after around half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan were sighted hovering over several forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar...
“All Agencies on Alert, Hope No Major Mishap Occurs”: LG Manoj Sinha on Ongoing Rains
Says Advisory Issued, People Advised to Stay Cautious as Rains Continue in Parts of UT; 32 Still Missing in Kishtwar, Rescue Efforts Continue, Govt Assures Rehabilitation of Affected Families Nadeem Nadu Jammu, Aug 24 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration is making every possible effort to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and relief to those affected by the...
Arms And Ammunition Recovered During Search Op In North Kashmir’s Kupwara
Srinagar, Aug 24: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a forest area in Madhama area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.Police sources told news agency Kashmir News corner, that a acting on specific inputs, a joint team Security forced during search operation in Madhama area Kupwara. They said that during search operation a...
Not Good If House Not Allowed To Run Session After Session For Political Gain: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Aug 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Parliament or Assemblies are places of debate and discussions, but it is not good if the House is not allowed to function in the name of opposition for narrow political gain. Shah made the remark while addressing the All India Speakers Conference, three days after the Monsoon Session...
Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Aug 24: Former CRPF and ITBP director general Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed the new deputy National Security Advisor (NSA), with a mandate to handle internal affairs, official sources said. Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre, retired from service in December 2024. He brings extensive experience to the role, having served...
J&K: SDRF teams conduct disaster management Ops in waterlogged areas of rains hit Jammu
Jammu, Aug 24 : The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams today conducted an extensive disaster management operations in various areas of Jammu, following heavy rains that led to waterlogging and disruption of normal life. Officials said that the SDRF teams, equipped with specialized equipment and trained personnel, worked tirelessly to rescue stranded people in affected areas. They said that...
Chasoti Cloudburst: Rajnath Singh reviews rescue efforts, chairs high level meet in Jammu
Sajid Raina Jammu, Aug 24 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with officials at Raj Bhavan in Jammu on Sunday to review the relief and rescue efforts following the Kishtwar cloudburst that claimed 65 lives. Following his hospital visit, Rajnath Singh, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) held a meeting with senior officials at Raj Bhavan...
Rajnath Singh meets cloudburst survivors at GMC Jammu
Says PM Modi very concerned, monitoring situation Sajid Raina Jammu, Aug 24 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Jammu to review the situation following the recent cloudburst in the Chashoti village of Kishtwar district that left 64 people dead. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that due to adverse weather conditions, he could not travel to...
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION.
By Owais Ahmad War Education is a fundamental human right and a crucial driver of individual and societal progress. It empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and values necessary for personal and economic development, and contributes to a more equitable and just society. Quality education, accessible to all, is essential for national development, fostering economic growth, social justice, and scientific advancement. Key Aspects...