No intel shared by Centre on ban on Mirwaiz’s AAC: CM Omar Abdullah

Gulmarg (J-K): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre has not shared any intelligence with his government that could have warranted the ban on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s Awami Action Committee (AAC), and asserted he was not in favour of such decisions. The Centre had on Tuesday banned the AAC, headed […]
‘JeM operative’ accused of conducting recce of Hedgewar memorial moves HC for bail

Nagpur: A Jammu and Kashmir resident, accused of being a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative and conducting a recce of the memorial of RSS founder here, has moved the Bombay High Court for bail citing lack of evidence. Raees Ahmed Sheikh Asadulla Sheikh was arrested for allegedly conducting a recce of Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir, the memorial […]
Intel agency pins ‘suspicion’ of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in India

New Delhi: A trends study conducted by the federal financial intelligence unit of India has expressed “suspicion” that cryptocurrency is being used across the country’s landscape in serious criminal acts like terrorist financing, fuelling secessionist activities, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking apart from illegal betting and gambling. The typologies report for the virtual digital assets (VDAs) and […]
Rajya Sabha MP asks govt to facilitate pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth in PoK

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Congress MP Vivek K Tankha on Wednesday asked the government to facilitate pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth, located across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, on the lines of Kartarpur corridor. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress MP also spoke about the need for rehabilitation of […]
Parliament passes bill to amend law governing oilfields development

New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector. The Lok Sabha cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, on Wednesday. The bill was […]
Gold slightly up on retail buying, silver rallies Rs 1,300

New Delhi Gold prices were marginally up in the national capital on Wednesday amid modest retail buying as well as jewellery offtake, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 60 to Rs 88,850 per 10 grams. It had closed at Rs 88,790 per 10 […]
Ratnuchak Military Station Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Camp on the Eve of International Women’s Day

Ratnuchak:In a dedicated effort to promote women’s health and well-being, Ratnuchak Military Station organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Camp on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025. The event, conducted in collaboration with the team of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, aimed to educate and empower women about early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast […]
Indian Army Organized an Awareness Lecture on Drug Abuse for Youth at Dessa, Doda

Doda:In a continued effort to engage with and uplift local communities, Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on Drug Abuse for the youth of Dessa area. The session aimed to educate young individuals about the detrimental effect of drug addiction and the importance of leading a healthy and disciplined life. During the lecture, 70 attendees […]
Tree Plantation Drive Conducted at Thanamandi, Rajouri

Rajouri: A Tree Plantation Drive was conducted by the Indian Army at Thanamandi on 12 March 2025, with an aim towards creating a greener, healthier and more sustainable future and also to create awareness amongst the local populace. The event witnessed approximately 115 people including 21 x Gents, 32 x Ladies, 38 x Children and […]
Indian Army Conducts Motivational Lecture for Local Youth at Parori Gujjaran, Rajouri

Rajouri:Indian Army conducted a motivational lecture for local residents in Parori Gujjaran village, Rajouri District. The lecture aimed to educate and motivate the local youth on various topics, including cyber security, sports, tree plantation, and the Clean and Green India initiative. A total of 43 local villagers attended the event. The lecture was well-received by […]