WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over,” suggesting that — at least for now – he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy. The president made a surprise visit to the […]
JAMMU — In a major outreach to disgruntled party lawmakers, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has accepted a proposal to constitute informal advisory groups of MLAs for each minister in the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, party sources said. The NC chief wrote to all MLAs days after a meeting was held […]
SYDNEY — Former opener Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal in Cape Town and said they also employed the tactic during the previous Test at Port Elizabeth. Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace and found by […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dedicated development works worth over ₹25 crore across various sectors in Udhampur and Reasi districts, aimed at improving public infrastructure and service delivery. During his visit to the two districts, the Chief Minister inaugurated several projects, including the renewal coat on the Gran-Sukhalghati road, a 6.3 MVA […]
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Base Hospital in Srinagar to enquire about the health of a CRPF head constable injured in a terror attack in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice. The injured personnel, Head Constable Sonbir Singh, sustained serious injuries in the […]
SRINAGAR — The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir arrested a man and recovered 13 bottles of Codeine Phosphate from his possession during an anti-drug operation in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. The operation was conducted at Wanigam-Hyder Beigh Road in Pattan following specific information, during which the accused, identified […]
REASI — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works, delivery of public services and winter preparedness in Reasi district, directing officials to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely completion, particularly in remote areas. The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting during his second district visit of the day. The […]
DODA — Police on Wednesday detained a man under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988 in Doda and lodged him in District Jail Bhaderwah, officials said. The detainee has been identified as Tosif Malik, a resident of Sarna village in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district. Police records […]
BANDIPORA — Police have recovered 11 lost mobile phones worth around ₹1.87 lakh in Bandipora district and handed them over to their respective owners, officials said on Wednesday. The mobile phones were recovered during a recent drive undertaken by District Police Bandipora through technological interventions to trace lost or stolen devices, they said. The recovered […]
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam, describing it as a vibrant platform for ideas, creativity and cultural dialogue. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival, rooted in the timeless Rishi-Sufi legacy of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrates literature, art, heritage and handicrafts. He said […]
SRINAGAR — Tired of endless wait for the groom’s arrival, Kashmir’s traditional chefs, known as ‘waza’, have set a 10 pm deadline on serving wazwan at weddings. At a conference at a marriage hall in Rajouri Kadal area of the city, wazas discussed the “inhuman conditions” they are made to work under while serving the […]
UDHAMPUR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive district review meeting in Udhampur to assess the progress of developmental works, winter preparedness and delivery of essential public services, officials said. The meeting reviewed key sectors, including roads and infrastructure, health, education, power, Jal Shakti, agriculture, rural development, industries, youth services, and food […]
BUNIA, Congo — Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. According to the latest health ministry data, 11,042 people have been infected with the deadly virus that has now killed […]
