NEW DELHI, Aug 29: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a public interest litigation challenging Jammu and Kashmir government’s notification which declared 25 books, including some written by prominent figures like A.G. Noorani and Arundhati Roy, as ‘forfeited’ over their alleged propensity to excite secessionism and endanger sovereignty of India. The Court however granted liberty to the petitioner to...
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Operation Sindoor A Golden Chapter In Humanity’s Victory Against Terrorism: President
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: Describing Operation Sindoor as a “golden chapter” in humanity’s fight against terrorism, President Draupadi Murmu on Friday outlined the contribution of PSUs in building the indigenous Akashteer Air Defence Control and Reporting System, which played a crucial role in the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing the SCOPE Eminence Awards here, she highlighted the crucial...
Unprecedented Cloudburst-Triggered Landslide On Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track
A few media reports have been circulating since yesterday alleging that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra was allowed to proceed in complete disregard to weather advisories and at the expense of pilgrim safety. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) expresses deep sorrow and pain at the unfortunate loss of lives of pilgrims in the natural disaster on 26th August,...
ADGP Armed Chairs Preparatory Meetings for ‘Jashn-e-Dal 2025’; ‘Run for Unity, Kashmir Marathon 2025’
Srinagar, Aug 29 : Shri Anand Jain, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Armed J&K, on Friday chaired preparatory meetings at the APHQ Conference Hall, Srinagar, to review arrangements for two upcoming mega events — Jashn-e-Dal 2025 and Run for Unity – Kashmir Marathon 2025. Jashn-e-Dal 2025 is scheduled to be held from September 13 to 15 at the back...
Former Reserve Bank Of India Governor Urjit Patel Appointed IMF Executive Director
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: The Government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of three years. He would replace K V Subramanian, whose services were terminated by the government six months ahead of his three-year tenure. The termination took effect on April 30, 2025....
Russia open to new Projects with China for joint car production : Envoy
Beijing, Aug 29 : Russia is open to new projects with China for joint production of cars, Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the ambassador, industrial cooperation between Russia and China in the field of automobile manufacturing is actively developing today, the Great Wall automobile plant in the Tula Region, which ranks...
Qatar, Egypt vow to press on with Gaza ceasefire efforts
Cairo, Aug 29 : Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said on Thursday that Qatar and Egypt remain committed to ending the war in Gaza despite “illusions and disruptive attempts.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in New Alamein City on Egypt’s north coast, Al-Thani said the...
Timing Was Not Good At DL Finale, But I Have Three Weeks For Worlds: Neeraj Chopra
Zurich, Aug 29: Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra acknowledged that his timing was off in the Diamond League Finals in which he finished second but he is hopeful of hitting his strides at the World Championships next month in Tokyo, where he is the defending champion. The two-time Olympic medallist finished runner-up in the Diamond League Finale for the...
CM visits Dargah, reviews arrangements for Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW)
mnehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Aug 28mmCC: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday reviewed the arrangements at Dargah Hazratbal shrine ahead of Eid- Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The Chief Minister, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), visited the shrine this afternoon to review the arrangements. The officials present were directed to ensure all the arrangements to facilitate the devotees. Notably, Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)...
CM reviews arrangements for Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) at Dargah Hazratbal
Owais Gul Srinagar, Aug 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday reviewed the arrangements at Dargah Hazratbal shrine ahead of Eid- Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The Chief Minister, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), visited the shrine this afternoon to review the arrangements. The officials present were directed to ensure all the arrangements to facilitate the devotees. Notably,...
Will review measures taken post-2014 floods to see what has changed: CM Omar
‘2- more days of rain could have put entire J&K into a difficult situation’ Owais Gul Srinagar, Aug 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he will personally review the measures taken post-2014 floods in Kashmir. Talking to the reporters here the Chief Minister, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the situation was quite...
We need renewed mitigation plan to prevent future floods: Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar, Aug 28 : Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, on Thursday said the recent floods have highlighted the urgent need for a renewed mitigation plan to ensure people do not face such disasters again. According to KNS, Wani said that in some areas where water used to be absorbed naturally, floods are now seen. “This whole matter...
J&K floods: Assembly suspends committee meetings until September 5
Srinagar, Aug 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly secretariat has cancelled all meetings of the House Committees till September 5 in view of floods in the Union Territory. Citing flood-like situation in Jammu & Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly secretariat has ordered postponement/ cancellation of all scheduled meetings of the House Committees. “In view of prevailing inclement weather...
Next 15 days crucial, follow weather advisories: Div Com
Says Kashmir stands strong, praises residents for courage, cooperation Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Aug : Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg Thursday praised the people of Kashmir for their courage and cooperation in handling the recent flood situation. He also said that the next 10-15 days are crucial and appealed people to follow weather advisories in letter and spirit. He...
Jio Announces Relief Measures For Customers Hit By Floods In J&K, Ladakh
JAMMU, Aug 28: Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, which operates Jio, announced relief initiatives for its customers impacted by severe weather conditions and flooding in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. A company spokesperson said Jio continues to provide critical connectivity in most of these areas, in the face of these adverse conditions. “Jio recognizes the vital role of reliable...
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Shut Due To Landslides In J&K’s Udhampur
JAMMU, Aug 28: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic for the third consecutive day on Thursday due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Udhampur-Ramban belt, officials said. Due to the closure of the highway, over 500 to 600 vehicles are stranded at various places en route. The 270-km-long stretch, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir...
Severe Weather Conditions Have Improved Today Over J&K: Jitendra Singh
JAMMU, Aug 28: Citing a report from the India Meteorological Department, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday informed that Wednesday’s severe weather conditions have improved today over Jammu & Kashmir, which has seen widespread destruction due to heavy rain in the past few days. “Here is a reassuring report from the IMD (India Meteorological Department). Yesterday’s severe weather conditions have...
Two terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Gurez Sector*
Sajid Raina Gurez, Aug 28 : Two terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district were killed by alert security forces on Thursday, Army said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the operation took place near Naushehra Naar, where alert troops engaged a group...
Death Toll Mounts To 41 After Record Rains In Jammu; Jhelum Floods Srinagar, Anantnag
Jammu/Srinagar, Aug 27: After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 41, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, while there was some let-up in the showers on Wednesday, allowing relief efforts to pick up pace. The water level in...
CM Omar Abdullah Briefs PM Modi On Situation In Rain-Hit Jammu
Jammu, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation arising from heavy rains and flooding in the Jammu region and expressed gratitude for his assurance of continued assistance to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Relentless rains pounded large parts of Jammu province on Tuesday, causing havoc in the...
Div Com Kashmir Reviews Flood Preparedness Amid Inclement Weather
SRINAGAR, Aug 27: In view of the inclement weather across Kashmir division, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg convened an urgent meeting to assess the readiness of departments & district administrations to respond to any emergency and potential threat of floods in low-lying areas. At the outset, Div Com took a detailed district-wise assessment of the flood situation, including...