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...
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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...
Heavy rains lash J&K parts, Jammu City records 190.4 mm, 2nd-highest August rainfall in a century
CM Omar directs all departments to remain on high alert Yogesh Jammu, Aug 24 : Torrential rains lashed parts of Jammu & Kashmir with Jammu city recording a precipitation of 190.4 mm in the last 24-hours, marking the second-highest August rainfall in nearly 100 years, according to data from Kashmir Weather. Pertinently, the all-time highest rainfall of 228.6 mm was...
Afghanistan unveil squad for upcoming Asia Cup
Kabul, Aug 24 : Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan. The team will take on Hong Kong, China in the opening game of the tournament, beginning from September 9. Before their Asia Cup campaign begins, Afghanistan will a part of a...
Gaganyaan Mission Symbol Of New Chapter In Journey Of Atmanirbhar Bharat: Rajnath
New Delhi, Aug 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Gaganyaan mission symbolises a “new chapter” in the journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat and called astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the other three chosen Gaganyatris as “gems.” At an event hosted by the IAF at Subroto Park here, Singh felicitated the four Gaganyatris. The ceremony comes after the successful Axiom 4...
Mid-Air Snag Disrupts Rajnath Singh’s Flight to Jammu; Heads To Jammu On Alternate Flight
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s plane on way to Jammu from New Delhi for visiting cloudburst hit Chashoti in Kishtwar district returns to Delhi after mid air snag. However, he will reach Jammu in another plane shortly to review situation in Chashoti. Rajnath was accompanied by Union MoS in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh in the plane.
Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of cricket
Mumbai, Aug 24 : Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s Test batting star, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year old, who was a part of India’s historic Test series triumph in Australia, took to social media to announced his retirement. “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field...
LG Manoj Sinha visits GMC Jammu, Meets Kishtwar Cloudburst Injured
Says 32 still missing, rescue operation on Jammu, August 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu on Sunday and met with the injured from the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar. Speaking to media persons after the visit, the LG said that there are currently 16 injured people admitted to GMC Jammu. “Most of them are stable. I...
Three Jharkhand Labourers Injured in Sonamarg Road Accident
Ganderbal, Aug 24 : Three labourers from Jharkhand sustained injuries after an Innova vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and hit a divider near Shutkadi Sonamarg on Sunday morning. An official told news agency Kashmir News Corner—(KNC) that the vehicle, bearing registration number JK10/8451, was on its way from Leh when the mishap occurred. The injured were...
Rajnath Singh arriving shortly, if weather permits will visit cloudburst hit Chasoti village: LG Sinha
Meets injured at GMC Jammu, says 32 persons still missing Raja Syed Rather Jammu, Aug 24 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Jammu this afternoon and if weather permits he would visit cloudburst hit Chasoti village in Kishtwar District. LG Sinha visited GMC Jammu this morning to meet the injured...
India successfully conducts maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System
New Delhi, Aug 24: In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were conducted yesterday at 1230 hrs, the DRDO said on its social media platform X. “Maiden flight Tests of Integrated...
Heavy Rains Pound Wide Parts Of J&K, Bridge Damaged On Jammu-Pathankot Highway
Jammu/Srinagar, Aug 24: Heavy rains battered most parts of Jammu and Kashmir overnight, triggering flood-like situation in several low-lying areas and causing damage to a vital bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway, officials said. The winter capital Jammu recorded 190.4 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am, the second-highest downpour this month in a century. The highest...
Waves of glory at Dal Lake: Khelo India Water Sports Fest 2025 closes with flair
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Aug 23 : The Khelo India Water Sports Festival—India’s first-ever national-level competition under the flagship Khelo India programme, concluded on Saturday on the calm waters of Dal Lake. Over the past three days, from August 21 to 23 (today), the iconic lake turned into a sporting arena where “rowing, canoeing, and kayaking” were contested for medals,...
MeT issues weather alert for next 48 hours
2 Kashmir districts, Jammu division to experience heavy rainfall; cloudburst, flash floods likely; Razdan Top receives season’s first snowfall, hailstorm hits B’pora, Kangan Owais Gul Srinagar, Aug 23 : The weatherman here has predicted heavy rainfall across Jammu division and two districts of Kashmir in the next 48 hours, saying there is a possibility of cloudburst and flash floods in...
Fear of terrorists, their ecosystem has ended: LG Sinha
People of Kashmir have stood firmly against Pak, terrorism sponsored by it; Pulwama was synonymous with violence, but today district has more industries than Srinagar Dark chapter of violence has ended, J&K prospering in PM Modi’s rule; Only one local youth joined terrorist ranks this year Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Aug 23 : Asserting that the people of Jammu and...
COMPASSION AND CARE : LAL DED HOSPITAL DELIVERS EXCELLENCE IN MATERNAL HEALTH
Srinagar 23.08.2025: Government Hospital Lal Ded (LD) continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality healthcare, particularly in maternity services, as evidenced by a recent case involving a pregnant patient from Spn, district. On August 11, 2025, a pregnant woman from Spn.. initially consulted a gynecologist in her home district, where she was advised to undergo various necessary tests before a...
Two convicted in separate trap cases in Pulwama, Anantnag
Srinagar, Aug 23 : Anti-Corruption Court Pulwama and Anantnag on Saturday convicted then Girdawar circle Keegam Shopian and then Junior Assistant in BDO Office, Larkipora, Anantnag in separate trap cases. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesman said that in a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combating corruption, the Special Judge Anti-Corruption...