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  Srinagar, April 10: Police on Thursday said that in its relentless efforts to dismantle the remnants of seccessionist and terrorist ecosytem in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar Police has conducted searches as part of the ongoing investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Police said that…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday, sources said.The meeting came against the backdrop of reports of the imminent extradition of Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US.The home minister…

New Delhi: The iconic Chenab rail bridge doesn’t just connect two mountains but dreams, development, and a new era for Jammu and Kashmir, the Railway Ministry said on Wednesday ahead of its official opening by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19.Modi will flag off Vande Bharat train from Jammu…

Jammu: Uproar over the demand by non-BJP parties for a discussion on the new Waqf Act paralysed proceedings for the third consecutive day in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, which was adjourned sine die on Wednesday.Addressing the members in the House, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather defended his action of disallowing…

Srinagar : Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence.”A beautiful morning walk became a political discussion, echoed even in…

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday formed an 11-member house committee to probe into alleged irregularities in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).The committee will be headed by National Conference legislator and former High Court judge Hasnain Masoodi with CPI(M), BJP, Congress, PDP leaders,…

Jammu: National Conference will move the Supreme Court to file a writ petition against the Waqf Amendment Act “as soon as possible”, party’s chief spokesperson and legislator Tanvir Sadiq said on Wednesday.Sadiq, the MLA from Zadibal constituency of Srinagar, said the NC believes that the Act represents a constitutionally “alarming…

Srinagar: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a set of fresh budgetary guidelines for the financial year 2025-26, emphasizing austerity measures and strict fiscal discipline across all departments.In an official order issued today by Principal Secretary Finance, Santosh D Vaidya, officers have been directed to regulate…

  Jammu, April 9 : An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Chattru Forest area of Kishtwar district. Official sources told that an exhange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in forests. A top police officer while confirming to snn that said that exhange…

  JAMMU, APRIL 09: Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned the House sine die. The 21 days assembly session commenced on 3rd March with LG’s address and culminated today on 9th April 2025 afternoon. The Speaker informed the house that during the Session, 1355 questions…