UNITED NATIONS — India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the resolution introduced by Spain that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, to be respected by all […]
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Air India flight with 242 on board crashes in Ahmedabad, no survivors
AHMEDABAD — An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in India. There were 232 passengers and 10 crew on the flight which was headed to London. None of them survived the crash, officials said. The plane […]
US State Department rakes up Trump’s Kashmir mediation claim despite India’s firm dismissal
WASHINGTON — Despite India’s repeated dismissal of external involvement in the bilateral Kashmir dispute, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce raked it up, saying that it wouldn’t be a surprise if US President Donald Trump tried to mediate. Replying to a question at her regular briefing on Tuesday, about what the reporter asserted was Trump’s […]
SSP Srinagar Commends SPO for Daring Rescue to Save Woman from Drowning in River Jhelum
SRINAGAR — In an encouraging move, SSP Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, felicitated Special Police Officer (SPO) Irfan Hajam for his exemplary courage and dedication to duty during a heroic rescue of a woman from drowning in the river Jhelum on June 5, 2025. The felicitation event was held at the District Police Headquarters, […]
Eidgah shut, Jamia Masjid locked again: Mirwaiz; Omar expresses regret
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday said that Eid-ul-Adha prayers were barred at Eidgah, and the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar was locked down for the seventh consecutive year. He added that he has also been detained at his home. “Eid Mubarak! Yet again, Kashmir wakes up to the sad reality: no Eid prayers […]
Scholars Scientific Institute celebrates World Environment Day with zeal
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and commitment across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with various organizations and educational institutions organizing events to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues. Among them, Scholars Scientific Institute in Moominabad, Anantnag, held a vibrant celebration aimed at fostering […]
Being a Journalist in Kashmir is more than just reporting
When people think of journalists, they often imagine someone reading the news on television or writing stories in newspapers. But journalism is far more than that — it is about telling stories with truth, responsibility, and depth. Especially in a place like Kashmir, where every word can carry weight and consequence, journalism takes on an […]
Release pending wages, salaries,contractor bills before Eid: Shaheen urges Govt
Srinagar: The government must release all pending wages of daily wagers, Anganwadi workers, contingent-paid employees, and contractor bills before Eid-Ul Azha, said JDU party president G.M.shaheen . Shaheen tole that Contractors were initially assured timely disbursement of funds under this high-priority national mission. However, due to prolonged non-release of payments, many contractors are now […]
ACB books former director tribal affairs, others in post-matric scholarship scam
JAMMU — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu, has registered FIR No. 09/2025 under Sections 5(1)(c)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the J\&K Prevention of Corruption Act, Svt. 2006, and Section 120-B of the RPC at Police Station ACB Jammu, in connection with the Post-Matric Scholarship scam. The case has been registered against M.S. Choudhary, the […]
J&K BOSE declares result of Class 11th
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has announced the result of Class 11th. Total 75% students have qualified the examination out of which 78% are girls and 72% are boys. To check your result, you can Click Here or download Gazette Part 1 and Gazette Part 2.