J&K people confident of statehood bill in upcoming Parliament session: NC leader

JAMMU: National Conference provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta on Sunday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are confident that the BJP-led government will table a bill for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory in the upcoming parliamentary session. The Monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled to start on July 21 and continue […]

Drug peddler detained in Rajouri

JAMMU: A notorious drug peddler was detained in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. Mohd Arif, a resident of Rajouri town, was lodged in a Jammu jail under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act to stop him from illegal activities, a police spokesperson said. […]

PM Modi remembers sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain

New Delhi : On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity, the PM added. “The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain […]

LG Manoj Sinha attends 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Srinagar; pays tributes to one of the key architects of modern India

A visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s ideals continue to shape the destiny of India: LG Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for unification of J&K with India. He was a proponent of “One Nation, One Constitution” and opposed Article 370. His martyrdom in Srinagar while fighting for J&K’s complete […]

Satish Sharma advocates digital empowerment, youth led entrepreneurship at FTII Traders Conclave 2025

Calls for Integration of IT, Consumer Welfare, Skill Development for stronger trade ecosystem SRINAGAR, : Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Youth Services and Sports, and Information Technology, Satish Shrama, today underlined the importance of digitally empowering the local traders and integrating youth into entrepreneurial initiatives.  He was speaking at   the FTII […]

Javid Dar pays tributes to sacrifices of Hazrat Imam  Hussain (AS)

SRINAGAR,: Minister for Agriculture Production Department,  Rural  Development Department and Panchayati  Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and other martyrs of Karbala. In a message, the Minister said that the day reminds us that Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions sacrificed their lives for […]

Muslims should unite against evil: Dr Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Muslims to unite against evil for peace as he attended a Muharram procession in the Union Territory capital. “Muslims should unite against all evil. That’s the only way the world will see peace,” Abdullah told reporters after taking part in a procession in Old Srinagar […]

Punjab: SAD leader Majithia sent to judicial custody

CHANDIGARH: A court in Punjab’s Mohali district on Sunday sent Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia to judicial custody for two weeks in a disproportionate assets case. Amid tight security arrangements, Majithia was produced before the court. Speaking to reporters after the court hearing, public prosecutors Ferry Sofat and Preet Inderpal Singh said Majithia […]