New Delhi: In an apparent reference to the Indus Waters Treaty being put in abeyance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for Indias benefit and will be utilised for the country. Addressing the ABP Networks India@2047 []

Srinagar: PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday wrote to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and said security agencies response to the Pahalgam attack appeared to be a sweeping and indiscriminate crackdown, pointing to hundreds being detained or booked under the stringent Public Safety Act. With the Amarnath Yatra approaching, Mehbooba also sought Sinhas []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said security forces should tread cautiously in their hunt for Pahalgam terror attack perpetrators and ensure that no innocents are harmed in the process. We all understand the situation. It will take time. We can neither deny the situation nor shut our eyes to it. But, we also []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said an India-Pakistan war can have long-term consequences but his party stands firmly with the government on any action it chooses to take against the Pahalgam massacre perpetrators. His comments come amid the Centre asking several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the Pension Suvidha Portal at the Civil Secretariat here. Developed by the Finance Department, J&K in collaboration with the National Informatics Center (NIC) and the Principal Accountant General (A&E), J&K, the portal marks a significant step towards digitizing the pension sanctioning process for government employees. The event was []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation status of various financial inclusion and social security schemes of the Government of India being executed through banks and financial institutions in J&K. Besides Principal Secretary, APD and Principal Secretary, Finance Departments, the meeting was attended by MD, J&K Bank; []

PUNE: Civil Defence officials on Tuesday started activating the emergency response system by testing some 75 sirens installed across the city. The Union home ministry has asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday in view of new and complex threats that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. []

SRINAGAR Directorate of SDRF and Civil Defence Kashmir will hold Civil Defence Mock Drill in various places in Kashmir on Wednesday (7th May). In a statement, a spokesman for Commandant General SDRF & Civil Defence said to enhance the Civil Defence preparedness for emergencies, a Civil Defence Mock Drill will take place []

Srinagar: The anti-corruption branch of CBI Srinagar nabbed an employee of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in Magam area of Beerwah, Budgam today while demanding and accepting bribe from a complainant. An official that the employee, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 4000 bribe. He said the []

JAMMU- Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday ordered for the inclusion of children aged 6 years or above and left out beneficiaries in the public distribution system across the Union Territory. According to an order, the department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs stated that children aged 6 years & above or upon attaining []

JAMMU- Two People were killed while as forty two others were injured after a bus met with an accident at Ghani Mendhar area of Poonch district on Tuesday. Officials said that today morning a bus bearing registration number JK02x-1671 enrouted from Ghanu Mendhar lost its control and fell down into []

Srinagar: A labourer died while another was injured after they came under a falling stone at quarry site in North Kashmirs Kupwara on Tuesday. Official sources said that a stone fell at the quarry in Waterkhani area of Drugmulla injuring two labourers this morning. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital where one []

Jammu: Several People were injured after a bus met with an accident at Ghani Mendhar area of Poonch district on Tuesday. Officials said that that today morning a bus bearing registration number JK02x-1671 enrouted from Ghani Mendhar lost its control and fell down into gorge. In this incident several passengers were reported to []

NEW DELHI: The communication system inside the escape tunnels between two sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL) is incomplete and yet to be fine-tuned, the Northern Railway complained in a written communication to the Konkan Railway Communication Limited, its service provider. The final Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km USBRL project was to be []

JAMMU: Pakistani troops continued to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, resorting to unprovoked firing across multiple sectors and prompting a strong and calibrated response from the Indian Army. This marks the 12th consecutive night of such provocations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April []

Says Highest Level In Centre Wants To See Pahalgam Attack Doesnt Derail J&Ks Development Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah On Monday emphasized that the efforts of the government should become visible in the coming six months in terms of governance, delivery of public services and overall improvement in functioning of the government across Jammu and []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Monday resubmitted its Transaction of Business Rules to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after addressing his query on whether the document had been framed in accordance with the rules, officials said. The officials familiar with the matter said the Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sent the []

Srinagar: National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq on Monday said that efforts are underway to revive the biannual Darbar Move practice of shifting government offices between Jammu and Srinagar. The Darbar Move was a biannual tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, in which the capital of the government shifted between Srinagar and Jammu every six months. The []

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is understood to have briefed him about the combat readiness of the armed forces against the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting came a day after Chief of Air Staff Air []

Asks India, Pak To Step Back From The Brink United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday voiced concern over tensions between India and Pakistan being at at their highest in years and called for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink. Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution, Guterres said in a []

Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday asked India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prevent an escalation, ahead of his talks with the Pakistani leadership as tensions soared between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack. At the talks, Tehran and Islamabad agreed that complex regional issues could be addressed through talks, []

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asked Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure that innocent people are not harassed as the government goes after the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiris have shown that they are not with bloodshed and they share the grief of the nation. My appeal to the home minister []

Srinagar: In a significant stride towards enhancing government-public communication, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today unveiled the first edition of Info Connect, a monthly magazine published by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The release ceremony was held in the presence of Commissioner Secretary, Information and GAD, M. Raju, and Director, Information & PR, []

Jammu:Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have produced a challan against the official of Block Development Office (BDO) Kishtwar, employee of Post Office Thakrai and others. Anti Corruption Bureau produced Challan of case FIR No.32/2017 P/S VOJ (now ACB) u/s 5 (1) (d) (c) r/w section 5(2) of J&K P.C []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir governments top brass resumed functioning from the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Monday after a six-month spell in Jammu, the winter capital. Today, I resumed office at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after six months. The focus now is clear action, accountability, and reaching every individual through good governance []

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The call highlights Moscows support for New Delhis counterterrorism efforts and the enduring strength of the Indo-Russian strategic partnership. President Putin called Prime Minister Modi and []

Srinagar: An army soldier on Monday died of Cardiac arrest in Haveli area of Poonch district. Officials said that on intervening night of 4 May-5 May, an army soldier suffered cardiac arrest. Consequently he was shifted to district hospital Poonch, however doctors declared him brought dead. He as been identified as Naik Gurban Singh(32) []

Poonch: Security forces on Monday busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a cache of explosives during a cordon and search operation in the Rajara area of Surankote in Poonch district, officials said. An official said that the operation was launched in the Marhote area following specific inputs. During the search, a hideout was discovered, []

JAMMU: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday. This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistans unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following []

New Delhi: Its my responsibility: Rajnath Singhs stern warning amid escalating tension with Pakistan New Delhi: Amid a dramatic escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday vowed to give a befitting reply to the perpetrators. Addressing the Sanskrati Jagran Mahotsav in Delhi, Singh []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace and prosperity []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this morning accorded a warm send-off to the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, extending his best wishes for their safe journey and smooth performance of Manasik-e-Hajj. The Chief Minister arrived at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar early this morning, where he interacted with the pilgrims before their []

Srinagar MP Raises Questions On 22-Year-Olds Death In Kulgam Srinagar: Ruhullah Mehdi, the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar, raised questions after the body of a 22-year-old youth from South Kashmir was recovered on Sunday, days after allegedly being picked up by security forces for questioning. I am deeply worried by the recovery []

Srinagar: Residents of a village in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir recovered the body of a youth on Sunday amid allegations that the deceased was picked by security forces for questioning in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said there were serious allegations of foul play in the death []

Reviews security in Valley Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmirs top cop VK Birdi on Sunday reviewed the security in the Valley in the backdrop of Pahalgam terror attack last month. IGP Kashmir V K Birdi held a joint security review meeting today at PCR Kashmir, which was attended by officers from multiple security forces, including the Police, []

New Delhi: The Border Security Force is all set to get the governments final nod to raise 16 more battalions, comprising around 17,000 troopers, and set up two forward headquarters for its western and eastern commands guarding the Pakistan and Bangladesh frontiers, respectively, official sources have said. The plan has already received an in-principle approval. []

New Delhi: The CPI(M) on Sunday said the terror attack in Pahalgam was the result of a major security lapse that must be investigated and accountability for it fixed, even as the Left party stressed on prioritising identifying and punishing the perpetrators. It also expressed concern over the attack being used to create polarisation. In []

Srinagar: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control and carried out unprovoked firing at Indian posts for the tenth consecutive night on Saturday. The ceasefire violation was reported in eight sectors along the LoC on Saturday. According to Army officials, Indian troops responded promptly to Pakistans unprovoked firing across LoC in eight []

Srinagar: In retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has cut the flow of water through Baglihar dam on the Chenab river, reports said. The move comes after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty as part of a series of diplomatic measures initiated against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on April []

Kulgam: The body of a 23-year-old youth was recovered from Nallah at Adbal Wattoo area of DH Pora in South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Sunday. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Imtiaz Ahmad Magray, 23, son of Nazir Ahmad Magray, a resident of Tangmarg. He was working as a labourer. []

New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this evening called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital to discuss key issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, with particular emphasis on the recent developments in the region. During the meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah briefed the Prime Minister on the prevailing situation in the wake []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today again vowed firm and decisive action to bring the perpetrators and backers of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to book. Addressing a media event post his talks with visiting Angolan President Joo Loureno, Prime Minister Modi said: We are committed to take firm and decisive action against []

New Delhi: India has imposed an immediate ban on the direct and indirect import of all goods from Pakistan, according to a notification issued by the ministry of commerce. The order amends the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to include a provision prohibiting the import or transit of any goods originating in or exported from []

Visits residence of pony ride operator Anantnag: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand against the perpetrators of Pahalgam-like attacks for progress and prosperity, asserting that those behind the April 22 massacre would rot in hell. The former chief minister of the erstwhile state visited the []

Srinagar: The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir is all set to embark on sacred journey as the inaugural flight for Hajj-2025 will depart from Srinagar International Airport on Sunday. The flight, as per the officials, will carry 178 pilgrims, comprising 96 males and 82 females, marking the beginning of this years []

Jammu: The post-to-post small arms firing between India and Pakistani troops continued in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the ninth consecutive night, officials said on Saturday. However, there was no casualty in the border skirmishes initiated by Pakistan troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement. This was []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday congratulated the Rahul Gandhi and the party leadership over the caste census in the country. A unanimous resolution was adopted in a meeting here at Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters to express gratitude to the Congress leadership, especially Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul []

)Jammu:A paramilitary personnel of Central Reserve Police on Saturday was dismissed from his service after he had concealed his marriage to a Pakistani National. An official said that in a matter of serious concern constable Munir Ahmad of 41 BN of CRPF has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing his marriage to []

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the National Capital on Saturday evening. This will be Omar Abdullahs first meeting with PM Modi after the April 22, Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 innocent people, mostly tourists dead. Both the leaders are likely to []

Bandipora: BJP senior leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday said the Government of India will not spare those involved in the April 22, Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead. Talking to reporters in Bandipora, Sharma, said, This is the first such []