JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday described the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu as a historic milestone in the institution’s journey and urged graduating students to view their degrees as a passport to lifelong learning rather than a finish line. Addressing the convocation in the presence of Tamil Nadu Governor and […]
ANANTNAG — Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth around ₹13.05 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district under the provisions of the NDPS Act, officials said. The action was carried out by Police Station Bijbehara against Abdul Gani Dar, son of Ali Mohammad Dar, a resident […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that 130 of the 163 gold medals awarded at the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu went to women students, describing it as a historic achievement. In a post on X, the LG said he was glad to address the first convocation of the university […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has once again been featured among the world’s 500 most influential Muslim personalities in the 2027 edition of The Muslim 500, marking his 13th consecutive inclusion in the annual publication. The Mirwaiz office announced this in a post on X on Saturday, saying the recognition highlighted his […]
SRINAGAR — The alleged damage to century-old sweet chestnut trees on the University of Kashmir campus has triggered outrage among environmental activists, with the Jammu and Kashmir Climate Action Group (JKCAG) accusing the university administration of damaging heritage trees under the name of pruning. JKCAG Chairman alleged that several sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) near […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended warm greetings to children on the occasion of Children’s Day, wishing them a bright future filled with opportunities and possibilities. In his message, the Chief Minister expressed hope that every child would be empowered to dream without limits, learn with curiosity and grow with dignity, confidence […]
REASI — Police have frozen a vehicle worth approximately ₹3.75 lakh in Reasi under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after an investigation allegedly linked it to proceeds of illicit drug trafficking, officials said on Friday. The action was taken under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 165/2026, […]
SRINAGAR — Security forces on Friday conducted mock drills in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir to assess emergency response mechanisms and strengthen coordination among different agencies, officials said. In Bandipora, a joint mock drill was conducted by Police, Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF near Markundal Chowk in Hajin area, […]
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan and Sri Lanka played out a draw in the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship series after five days of gripping cricket, with Saud Shakeel’s gritty 97 ensuring the hosts avoided defeat on Friday. Pakistan, who resumed the final day at 57/1 with a 45-run lead, finished their second innings […]
SRINAGAR — CRPF Director General G P Singh visited Kulgam in south Kashmir on Friday and interacted with field officers of the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Sadura in Anantnag to discuss intensified counter-insurgency operations in the Valley, the force said. During his Kashmir visit, the DG also visited Head Constable (GD) Sonbir […]