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Israel bans Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, citing security restrictions
Israeli authorities have banned Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, citing security restrictions imposed amid the war against Iran. Palestinians called Friday on worshippers to gather near the Old City to perform prayers as close to Al-Aqsa as possible for marking the end of the Muslim…
Read More »Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted
Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran used only a “fraction” of its firepower in attacks on regional energy infrastructure after Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gasfield, and warned of “zero restraint” if Iran’s energy facilities are targeted again. Iran’s attack on the Ras Laffan gas facility will cut…
Read More »Delhi Court Acquits 2 Alleged ISIS-JK Operatives, Flags Gaps In Special Cell’s Probe
New Delhi, Mar 20: Flagging gaps in the probe, a Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of pledging allegiance to banned terrorist organisation ISIS, besides procuring arms and ammunition from Uttar Pradesh for the Islamic State Jammu & Kashmir (ISIS-JK) cadres for executing terrorist acts. Underlining that the prosecution…
Read More »Crescent not sighted, Eid on Saturday: Grand Mufti Nasir
Srinagar, Mar 19 Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that the crescent was not sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Saturday. He said no credible reports of moon sighting were received by the official moon-sighting committee. “With the crescent not sighted this evening,…
Read More »No crescent sighting reported in J&K so far, final call after 8:30 PM
Srinagar, March 19: No confirmed sighting of the crescent moon has been reported from any part of Jammu and Kashmir so far, the Grand Mufti said on Thursday evening. The announcement comes amid widespread cloud cover and inclement weather conditions across the region, significantly reducing the chances of visibility. The…
Read More »2018 Kathua rape-murder: HC dismisses mastermind’s plea seeking suspension of life sentence
Chandigarh:The mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua does not deserve the “concession of suspension of sentence at this stage”, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said while dismissing a plea from former temple caretaker Sanji Ram.Ram, who was caretaker of the ‘devasthanam’ (temple)…
Read More »CIK Busts Sophisticated International Cyber Fraud Racket; Transactions in Crores; 7 Suspects Apprehended
Srinagar, March 19 : In a major success, Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racket and arrested seven suspects in Srinagar. An official told that CIK-CID received various technical and credible inputs, regarding the functioning of covert call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting…
Read More »Cabinet approves scheme on ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31’
18 MAR 2026 New Delhi : The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31’ with an outlay of Rs.2584.60 crore for installation of Small Hydro Power (SHP) Projects of an…
Read More »LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K
JAMMU, Mar 17: Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia have begun to cast a shadow on India’s energy security, with potential ripple effects on both LPG availability and the power sector, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a former officer of…
Read More »Valley markets witness shoppers’ surge ahead of Eid
Srinagar: With just three days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, markets in Srinagar and other Valley towns are buzzing with activity, with people thronging shopping districts to buy new apparel and delectables for the festive occasion.Readymade garment shops, bakeries, fruit stalls, and meat and diary product vends are witnessing a surge of…
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Centre committed to develop unexplored tourist destinations in Kupwara: Shekhawat informs Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said it is committed to the planned …
