JAMMU, Apr 18 : In a landmark moment for Jammu & Kashmir, “O Health”, a Jammu-based digital healthcare StartUp, has entered into a research collaboration with the world-renowned “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” (MIT), Boston. Founded by a son of soil, Arunoday Singh, “O- Health” is one of the country’s earliest Health StartUps of its kind which is at the forefront...
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Counter terrorism grid being strengthened in J&K: DGP Prabhat
Raja Syed Rather Manigam (Ganderbal), Apr 18 : Director General of Police ( DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday said that J&K Police are strengthening the counter terrorism grid and efforts are on to tackle the cyber criminals. Addressing a passing out parade here in Central Kashmir, DGP Prabhat, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “We are...
Security Forces Continue Joint Operation In J&K’s Poonch To Trace Terrorists
Poonch, Apr 18: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The search operations started back on Tuesday following an exchange of fire...
Trump administration seeks explosive expansion of nation’s immigration detention system
JENA (US), Apr 18: Amid rural Louisiana’s crawfish farms, towering pine trees and cafes serving po’boys, nearly 7,000 people are waiting at immigration detention centers to learn whether they will be expelled from the United States. If President Donald Trump’s administration has its way, the capacity to hold tens of thousands more migrants will soon be added around the...
Active Western Disturbance to Bring Heavy Rain, Snowfall in J&K till April 20
Srinagar, Apr 18 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience another spell of wet weather as an active Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to affect the region starting this afternoon, with its impact expected to last until April 20. According to the Meteorological Department, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely across the Union Territory from late...
Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone Mourn Demise of Prominent Shia Scholar Allama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi
Srinagar, Apr 18 : The death of renowned Shia scholar and respected cleric, Allama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Al-Najfi of Budgam, has cast a shadow of grief across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders and followers expressing deep sorrow over the loss. Known for his vast religious knowledge and commitment to promoting social harmony, Allama Moosavi was a widely...
Govt Appoints Four New CBDT Members
New Delhi, Apr 18: Four new members have been appointed to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the Union government. An official order said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the names of four 1989 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers of the Income Tax cadre– Pankaj Kumar Mishra,...
Former CJI Opts Out Of Dulat’s Book Launch Function Amid Abdullah Controversy
New Delhi, Apr 18: Former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur has decided to skip former R&AW chief A S Dulat’s book release function, citing the political storm over certain parts of the book concerning National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. The book, “The Chief Minister and The Spy” was scheduled to be released later Friday by Justice (Retd) Thakur....
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah releases book by 15-year-old author Laranya R Kumar
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today released a book titled “The Land of Souls”– A Tale of Adventure and Discovery, authored by 15-year-old Laranya R Kumar, at a function held here. The event was graced by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai, the young author herself, along with her parents,...
Jammu Region Sees Restoration Of 95% Power Supply Post Windstorm
JAMMU, Apr 17: In the wake of a severe windstorm that disrupted the power supply across various parts of the Jammu region, the Managing Director (MD), Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL), springing into action, launched a vigorous restoration drive, ensuring around the clock works to bring back the shattered power scenario on track. Soon after the storm subsided, the...
Pr. District & Sessions Judge chairs 2nd UTRC meeting at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, APRIL 17: To ensure timely review and release of under-trial prisoners, promoting their rights and access to justice, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority) Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, chaired a 2nd meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) for the year 2025, in his office chamber here, today. The meeting was attended by District Magistrate...
DC Srinagar discusses arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025
Directs Officers to ensure better arrangements for smooth, peaceful conduct of Yatra SRINAGAR, APRIL 17: In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2025, a meeting of senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here today at Meeting Hall of DC Office....
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj visits Anantnag
Interacts with beneficiaries of flagship Rural Development schemes at Akad Park ANANTNAG, APRIL 17: A high level delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj led by its Chairman, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, today visited Anantnag district as part of its nationwide tour to assess the on-ground implementation of centrally sponsored schemes under the Ministries of Rural...
Mehbooba, Mirwaiz welcome SC relief on Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 17: Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir Chief Cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order which stays critical provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The Supreme Court is hearing various petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay...
Sakeena Itoo emphasises wider awareness, improved accessibility at AIIMS Jammu
Reviews functioning of AIIMS Jammu, hails institution’s potential as model healthcare hub VIJAYPUR (SAMBA), APRIL 17: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today emphasised on improving public accessibility and aggressive outreach campaign to aware people about wide range of medical care services being offered at AIIMS Jammu. The Minister made these remarks while chairing...
I Assure You All That Promoting Safe, Healthy And Better Life Will Always Be The Priority Of Admin: LG Sinha
Jammu, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the week-long Mega Surgical Camp, at Doda and Kishtwar. Camp at 3 different locations- Associated Hospital of GMC Doda, District Hospital Kishtwar & SDH Bhaderwah, being organised by Rotary International in collaboration with District Administrations of Doda & Kishtwar and Department of Health & Medical Education, will witness superspeciality and general...
CRPF To Raise Special CoBRA Battalion For Counter-Terrorist Operations In J&K: DG
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...
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...