NIA chargesheets three accused, linked with banned ISIS terrorist outfit, for 2024 Srinagar grenade attack

NEW DELHI: The NIA has chargesheeted three accused, linked with the banned “Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)/Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK)” terrorist group, for their involvement in the 2024 Srinagar market grenade attack which killed one woman and left several other civilians injured, an official statement said on Saturday. In its chargesheet […]
“If we go by Bilawal Bhutto’s statements, we cannot move forward”: Dr Farooq Abdullah

Anantnag : Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday refused to give importance to the statements made by former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, saying that the country can’t move forward if attention was paid to Bhutto’s remarks. “If we go by Bilawal Bhutto’s statements, we cannot move forward. I have […]
Pak Ranger apprehended by BSF from international border in Rajasthan

New Delhi: A Pakistani Ranger has been apprehended by the BSF from along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, official sources said on Saturday. The development comes nearly a fortnight after a Border Security Force jawan was apprehended by the Rangers amid rising tension between the two countries in the wake of the terrorist attack in […]
State govts on high alert ahead of NEET-UG 2025 amid NTA’s strict measures to ensure fair exam

New Delhi : Ahead of NEET (UG) 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday said that all preparations for the safe and secure conduct of the examination have been completed, with state governments across the country placed on high alert. The strong security push comes in the aftermath of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which […]
Pak nationals married to Indian citizens have no right to stay in India: J&K BJP

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Saturday welcomed the Centre’s decision to deport Pakistani nationals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying “they have no right to stay in the country even if they are married to Indian citizens”. J-K BJP’s chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi said such individuals may be […]
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins second 3-year term

MELBOURNE: Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority in the next Parliament by not modelling itself on US President Donald Trump’s administration. “Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, […]
DC Kupwara inspects arrangements at NEET Examination Centres

KUPWARA: In order to ensure fair and smooth conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled to be held tomorrow on May 04, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today inspected various examination centers established in the district to review the arrangements put in place by the District Administration for smooth conduct of […]
Javid Dar conducts extensive tour of Rafiabad, Zaingair

Directs to accelerate work execution for timely completion BARAMULLA,: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmed Dar, today conducted an extensive tour of Rafiabad and Zaingair areas of Baramulla to review progress on various ongoing development works in the district. During his visit, the Minister assessed the pace and quality of infrastructure projects, interacted […]
District administration Jammu launches awareness van to promote Common Service Centres

JAMMU,: An awareness van was flagged off today here from the Deputy Commissioner’s Officer as part of a campaign to promote the Common Service Centres. (CSCs). Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya, who launched the awareness vehicle, highlighted the importance of reaching every corner of the district to ensure that citizens are informed about the services […]
District administration Jammu steps up efforts to expand e-Office implementation

JAMMU: In line with the ongoing initiatives to deepen digital governance, Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu, Sher Singh, today chaired a meeting with various district officers to review and expedite the implementation of the e-Office platform across all Tehsil and Block-level offices in the district. During the meeting, ADDC Sher Singh directed all departments to […]