In a landmark judgment that brings to close nearly two decades of legal wrangling, a Srinagar court has convicted two local men for defrauding a foreign national of ₹34 lakh in a long-concealed property scam that dates back to 2008. The City Judge Srinagar, Abdul Bari, pronounced the verdict on Friday, holding Mukhtar Ahmad […]
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Woman, 8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Kupwara After Makeshift Shelter Collapses
By Ajaz Rashid Kupwara, July 31: A 60-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy lost their lives late Wednesday night when a makeshift shelter collapsed in the forest area of Amri Bhak Warnow in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to officials, the tragic incident occurred during the night when the temporary structure gave way, trapping the […]
‘Sindoor Ki Laali, Shaurya Ki Kahaani’
By Ajaz Rashid In a powerful and emotive address to the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended India’s retaliatory strike—Operation Sindoor—as a calibrated and historic response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Kicking off a 16-hour special debate, Singh laid out a gripping narrative of precision, restraint and resolve, framing the 22-minute cross-border […]
Terror Declines by 80% in J&K Since 2014: Amit Shah in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday claimed a dramatic decline in terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that terrorism had dropped by nearly 80 per cent over the past decade. Addressing Parliament, Shah credited the post-2019 policy shift—particularly the abrogation of Article 370—for what he called a “decisive turnaround” in the region’s security […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses the Inaugural Ceremony ‘Navarambh’ to welcome incoming students of IIT Jammu
Lieutenant Governor emphasises on increasing the participation and share of IIT graduates in tech startups, Artificial Intelligence, Automobile and Space sectors
Youth will create a brighter future of J&K and ensure long-lasting peace and prosperity: LG Sinha
Leveraging the MY Bharat platform, the program emphasizes fostering dialogue, participatory governance, and leadership development among India’s youth, thereby preparing them to contribute effectively to the country’s growth and development journey towards 2047: LG
IGP Kashmir Reviews Arrangements for NLSA, KU Meet
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi (IPS), on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir ahead of two major events—the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) programmes and the University of Kashmir Alumni Meet. The meeting brought together top officers from various security and civil departments, including […]
The Engineer of Change
By Ajaz Rashid In an exclusive interview marking nearly five years in office, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reflects on Kashmir’s remarkable journey from conflict to development Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s tenure in Jammu and Kashmir represents one of the most transformative periods in the region’s modern history. Since taking charge on August 7, 2020, in […]
J&K Launches Web Portal to Support Terror Victim Families
In a major step toward institutionalizing support for families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a dedicated web portal to ensure timely relief, compensation, and compassionate appointments for victims and their next of kin. “The initiative will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, […]
7 dead, 17 injured in Doda accident
By Umaisar Gull Ganie Doda, Jul 15: Seven persons were killed and 17 were injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Ponda area of hilly Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an accident occurred when […]