Jammu, Apr 16: In a significant step toward economic transformation and strategic self-reliance, BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Gupta met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, and submitted a comprehensive memorandum advocating for the systematic exploration and utilization of Rare Earth and Critical Minerals (RECMs) in the Jammu region. During the meeting, Gupta emphasized the growing...
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Justice Arun Palli Takes Oath As 38th Chief Justice Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
Jammu, Apr 16: Justice Arun Palli was on Wednesday sworn in as the 38th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at a ceremony held here, an official said. Justice Palli made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at a function attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Speaker...
US top trading partner of India for 4th straight year in FY25; trade gap with china widens to USD 99.2 bn
NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The US remained India’s largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year in 2024-25 with bilateral trade valued at USD 131.84 billion, while the country’s trade deficit with China widened to USD 99.2 billion during the same period, government data showed. In the last fiscal, India’s exports to China contracted 14.5 per cent to USD...
In A First In India, ATM Installed Onboard Train On A Trial Basis
Mumbai, Apr 16: In a first, Indian Railways has installed an ATM on a trial basis — on the Manmad-CSMT Panchvati Express in Maharashtra. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared a video of the ATM on a train on his X timeline. ATM On Wheels initiative is in accordance with the Railway Board’s directive to explore innovative methods to boost railway...
Cheap Stunts: Farooq Abdullah On Ex-R&AW Chief Dulat’s Article 370 Abrogation Claim In Book
SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah Wednesday reacted angrily to claims of former R&AW chief A S Dulat that he had “privately backed” the Article 370 abrogation, and accused him of “cheap stunts” to boost the sales of his forthcoming book. Dismissing Dulat’s claims that the National Conference (NC) would have “helped” pass the proposal...
CJI: We are told Delhi HC is built on Waqf land….there is a genuine concern
New Delhi, Apr 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing the constitutional challenge to provisions related to the Waqf by user, with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and several senior advocates making significant observations on religious rights, statutory changes, and historical practices. CJI’s Observations: Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna during the proceedings, remarked: “Sorry, we don’t want to interrupt,...
Ex-RAW Chief Dulat Claims Farooq Privately Backed Art 370 Abrogation, Kicks Off Political Storm
SRINAGAR, Apr 16: National Conference (NC) patron and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah had privately endorsed abrogation of Article 370 and even expressed readiness to “help” in the process if taken into “confidence”, former head of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) A.S. Dulat has reportedly claimed in his latest book, triggering sharp reactions from the political...
CJI Khanna Recommends Appointment Of Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai As Next CJI
NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the name of Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the next CJI. Justice Gavai, the second senior-most Supreme Court judge after the incumbent CJI Khanna, is set to become the 52nd CJI on May 14 after the retirement of CJI Khanna on May 13. Justice...
Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani Dismisses Rumors of MLA Defection
Srinagar, Apr 16: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Wednesday rejected widespread rumors suggesting that an MLA from the National Conference was preparing to leave the party. Speaking to KNS, Wani said, “There is no truth to the talk of any MLA quitting. Such rumors are completely baseless and aimed at creating confusion among the people.”...
Attack On J&K Police Team: Police Launch Crackdown On Drug Peddlers, Several Arrested
Jammu, Apr 16: In the aftermath of attack on police team in which Station House Officer among four police personnel were critically injured, police team have arrested several persons in a fresh raid conducted in Balole Khad at Bari Brahmana in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police sources said that police team led by new Station House Officer, Bari...
Kathua Encounters Exposed Infiltration Route, Operations On To Neutralize Terrorists: Police
JAMMU, Apr 16: The four recent encounters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district “exposed” the route used by terrorists to infiltrate into India from across the International Border (IB), a senior police officer said on Wednesday. Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua, Shobhit Saxena also said the successful recovery of huge quantities of arms and ammunition including explosives from the terrorists...
CM Omar Abdullah Inaugurates e-SEHAT App, One-Stop Healthcare Solution For J&K Citizens
JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the e-SEHAT App — a comprehensive, one-stop digital solution designed to cater to the healthcare needs of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, including citizens, doctors and medical professionals.The Chief Minister congratulated the team for developing such an elaborate and wide-ranging application that addresses the health needs of J&K’s citizens.He suggested...
LG Ladakh meets Shah, discusses several issues pertaining to UT
Council passes resolution for 33% reservation to women JAMMU, Apr 15: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra today called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed with him a series of issues pertaining to the Union Territory. While there was no official statement as to what transpired at the meeting, a high-level committee had recently...
India calls out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion, faith as basis for representation in reformed UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16: India has called out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion and faith as the basis for representation in a reformed UN Security Council, asserting that this runs completely counter to the accepted basis of regional representation. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish told the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on ‘Size of...
Justice Arun Palli Administered Oath As Chief Justice Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
JAMMU, Apr 16: Justice Arun Palli was on Wednesday administered oath as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. The simple, but impressive, ceremony was attended by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Judges of the high court, subordinate judiciary and other dignitaries. The Chief Justice of...
Joint raids by J&K Police, Forest Department strike blow against timber mafia in Handwara
Habitual offenders being booked under Public Safety Act( PSA): CoF North Kashmir SRINAGAR:16 APRIL: Based on specific inputs from field intelligence, Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department along with J&K Police Personnel from Police station Handwara and officers from Revenue Department jointly carried out raids and searches were conducted in 06 suspicious houses in dorishpora, Handwara of Rajwar Forest Range ,...
CM Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Vital Rohmoo Bridge Over Romeshi Rivulet In J&K’s Pulwama
PULWAMA, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the 50 meter-long vital Rohmoo Bridge in Pulwama district, connecting the three districts of Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama with the capital city Srinagar. The bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 25.97 crore by the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department under the World Bank-funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project...
PM’s visit on April 19 to inaugurate Vande Bharat Train postponed
CAM Budgam says no fresh date announced yet Umaisar Gull Ganie Qazigund, Apr 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir on April 19 for the inauguration of the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar has been postponed, officials said on Monday. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the PM’s visit to...
Over 6.7 lakh visitors throng Tulip Garden in 20 days
Record-breaking footfall boosts tourism, livelihoods, elevates garden’s status as premier spring attraction Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 15 : The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed an unprecedented tourist surge this spring, welcoming a record-breaking 6,71,926 visitors in just 20 days since it opened on March 26, 2025. This remarkable number marks the highest-ever footfall in the...
NIA Files Chargesheet Against Pakistani Handler, 2 Others In J&K Terror Conspiracy Case
New Delhi, Apr 15: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three accused, including a Pakistani handler, in a terror conspiracy case involving seizure of arms and ammunition in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir. The chargesheet filed before a special NIA court in Jammu has named Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain and Nazir Hussain alias Nazir...
Gold reclaims all-time high of Rs 96,450/10 g; silver climbs Rs 2,500
NEW DELHI, Apr 15: Gold prices rose by Rs 50 to revisit the all-time high level of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Monday, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell by Rs 50 to settle at Rs 96,400 per 10 grams. Gold of...