Srinagar, April 22 : Home Minister Amit Shah will shortly arrive in Srinagar ro hold an emergency meeting with security agencies following a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam today afternoon. In a post on X, Amit Shah, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) also condemned the terror attack, stating that he is anguished by the attack on tourists...
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Pahalgam Attack: PM Modi speaks to Amit Shah on phone, asks him to visit site
Amit Shah calls emergency meet at his home, speaks with LG Sinha, CM Omar Srinagar, Apr 22 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia, spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah over phone on the Pahalgam terror attack while the Home Minister called an emergency meeting at his home in Delhi, sources said. Sources told...
“Shocked beyond belief”: LG Sinha, CM Omar condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Srinagar, Apr 22 : Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah condemned that terror attack on a group of terrorists in Baisaran area of Pahalgam today afternoon. In a post on X, LG Manoj Sinha, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) he assured the people that those behind this despicable attack will not...
LG Sinha Condemns Terror Attack
JAMMU, Apr 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag on Tuesday. The LG said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the...
Several Tourists Injured In Terror Attack In J&K’s Pahalgam
SRINAGAR, Apr 22: Several tourists were injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. “My husband was shot in the head while seven others were also injured in the attack,” a woman survivor told PTI over phone. The woman did not identity herself but pleaded for help in evacuating the...
Tehran denies reports on Saudi Arabia’s mediation in Iran-US talks – Foreign Ministry
Tehran, Apr 22: Tehran denies information on Saudi Arabia’s mediation in negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told Sputnik. “All these are just rumors and speculations in the media that do not correspond to reality,” Baqaei said, commenting on reports alleging that Saudi Arabia is acting as a mediator between Iran and the...
CM Omar Meets Flood, Landslide-Hit Victims In J&K’s Ramban
RAMBAN, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assessed the ground situation in the aftermath of the destruction caused by heavy rains coupled with cloudbursts and landslides here, and met with the affected families. This was his second visit to the affected areas in as many days. On Monday, the chief minister drove from Srinagar to...
Restoring traffic within 24 hours Govt’s priority: CM Omar
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 22 : Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that the government will try hard to open the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway within 24 hours. Speaking to the reporters, Omar as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Our first priority was to protect the innocent lives stuck in the landslides and...
Bumrah named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer
New Delhi, Apr 22 : Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for 2024 after a record-breaking year that saw him take 71 Test wickets – the most ever in a calendar year at an average of 14.92 and an unprecedented strike-rate of 30. The 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack recognised Bumrah’s...
PC to host seminar next month on existing reservation policy
Srinagar, Apr 22 : Amid growing resentment over the existing reservation policy in Jammu & Kashmir, Peoples Conference is planning to mobilise public opinion on the issue. The party is planning to begin this initiative by hosting a seminar next month to discuss the implications of the reservation policy and explore possible solutions. Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO),...
PM Modi embarks on two-day visit to Jeddah, to meet Saudi Crown Prince MBS
New Delhi, Apr 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left on a two-day visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend various meetings, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman. The PM in a post on X said, that India values its historic relations with Saudi Arabia. “Bilateral ties have gained significant momentum in the...
‘Justice will be done’: FBI Director Kash Patel on arrest of terrorist Harpreet Singh in US
NEW YORK, Apr 22: Kash Patel, FBI Director, has assured that “justice will be done” following the arrest of Gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh in the US. Singh alias Happy Passia alias Jora, wanted in connection with multiple terror attacks across Punjab and who is alleged to have collaborated with Pakistan’s ISI and Khalistani group BKI, was arrested in the US on...
Gold Futures Extend Bull Run For 4th Day; Jump Rs 1,899 To Near Rs 1 Lakh
New Delhi, Apr 22: Gold prices continued their upward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, surging Rs 1,899 to hit an all-time high of Rs 99,178 per 10 grams, driven by persistent safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded June delivery contracts of the precious metal zoomed by Rs 1,899 or nearly 2 per cent...
Dy CM interacts with Jammu Flour Mills Association
Assures to resolve their issues on priority basis JAMMU, APRIL 21: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today convened a meeting with Jammu Flour Mills Association to take stock of their issues and concerns for speedy redress. The Association expressed concern over the crippling impact of Punjab Government’s Mandi fee on wheat procurement, severely affecting the flour mills in Jammu...
Don’t Give Political Colour To Judicial Challenge: CM Omar Abdullah On Waqf Issue
SRINAGAR, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Supreme Court has the power to review the decisions taken by the Centre or state governments and stressed that a challenge to any legislation before the apex court should not be given a political hue. “Everyone (institution) has a role. The Supreme Court has been given...
Israeli President urges India to deepen ties by working together on geostrategic issues
JERUSALEM, Apr 21: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday urged India to further deepen bilateral ties by working together on geostrategic issues, especially emphasising on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project, which he described as the “future of the world”. “We have a huge respect for the nation of India and its leadership. Israelis love your country. I can...
Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign targeting over 11 mln children
KABUL, Apr 21: The Afghan interim government’s Ministry of Public Health launched a nationwide campaign on Monday to give polio vaccination doses to 11.6 million children under five, the ministry said in a statement. Running site-to-site from Monday to Thursday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children across the country, said Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the ministry, adding...
Jammu-Srinagar NH Shut After Landslides, Mughal Road Provides Alternative Link To Kashmir
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 21: As the landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained shut for a second consecutive day on Monday, the reopening of the Mughal Road connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu to south Kashmir’s Shopian district brought huge relief to the stranded people. The authorities had initially decided to restrict traffic on the recently-opened Mughal Road...
Tulip Garden to be closed for public from April-24
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr : Authorities on Monday decided to close the Tulip Garden Srinagar for public from April-24. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as the Tulip bloom is almost over, the garden will be closed from 24-April-2025. The garden, which is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range was opened for tourists...
We Will Submit Detailed Report to Delhi for Early Relief: BJP Leader Sunil Sharma
Ramban , April 21, 2025 : Senior BJP leader and MLA Kishtwar Sunil Sharma on Monday assured that a comprehensive report on the damages caused by the recent natural calamity in Ramban district will be submitted to the central government for swift relief and rehabilitation of the affected families. “We will submit a detailed report to Delhi for early relief...
Farooq Abdullah Flags Drugs Menace In J&K, Seeks Harshest Punishment For Peddlers
Jammu, Apr 21: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Monday voiced concern over the escalating drugs menace in Jammu and Kashmir, labelling it a significant threat to the region’s youngsters and their future. He also laid stress on the need for a robust and resolute response to the issue. “Drugs are a big problem for us. Our children are being...