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Srinagar, March 31 – A police constable died on Tuesday after sustaining a gunshot injury while on duty in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.Officials said the constable lost his life after sustaining injuries in an accidental incident two days ago.The constable was a...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Kerala, Mahe, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal today. The weather agency has also forecast thunderstorms with hail over Delhi, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha for...

Srinagar, March 30 An Army soldier died on Monday due to injuries sustained in an accidental discharge of his service weapon here, officials said.The soldier sustained injuries after his service rifle went off accidentally at the Army Regimental Centre here, they said.The officials said the...

Srinagar, March 30 The Jammu and Kashmir administration placed the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, Sundeep Singh Bali, on suspension pending an inquiry."Pending investigation into his conduct, Sundeep Singh Bali, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, is hereby placed...

Jammu, March 30 The government on Monday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to take firm action against private schools that are arbitrarily increasing fees and violating prescribed norms.Education Minister Sakeena Itoo issued the directions while chairing a...

Srinagar, March 30 A drug dealer was arrested in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, and 10 kg of narcotics were recovered from him, police said.Police in Chadoora received information that an individual, identified as Mohammad Hashim Raina from Hasipora Chadoora, was involved...

New Delhi, March 30 Launching a sharp attack on the BJP, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday alleged that the ruling party wants to consign India to "right-wing extremism" and asked when will "institutionalized extremism" against Muslims and minorities be discussed in...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday.After his arrest, he was produced before a court, which remanded him in police custody for five days...

New Delhi, March 30 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Congress for the prolonged Naxal violence, saying it "did nothing" during its rule to end the menace despite acknowledging the seriousness of the problem, and declared that Maoists have almost been eradicated from their...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that he would like the opposition to win the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union territory, but added that the final decision rests with the people.Assembly elections will be held in West Bengal...

New Delhi, March 30 Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday alleged that the ruling party wants to consign India to "right-wing extremism" and asked when will "institutionalized extremism" against Muslims and minorities be discussed in...

Jammu, March 30 The bodies of two teenage boys, who drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, were retrieved by rescuers on Monday, while a search was underway to locate a third boy who also drowned with them, officials said.The three boys – Bavish Koul (15), Sonam Dutt (16) and Aditya Pandit...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that his government cannot allow indiscriminate felling of walnut trees, as it could severely impact the region's economy and identity.He said that the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes – over 90...

Chandigarh, March 30 Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, will retire on Tuesday after 40 years of distinguished service in the Army, according to an official statement.Speaking to the media on the eve of his retirement, Lt Gen...

New Delhi, March 30 A Delhi court on Monday ordered the detention of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Shabir Ahmed Lone, for five days in police custody.Judicial Magistrate Vijayshree Rathore allowed the city police's plea for five days of interrogation of the accused.Describing...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the government does not oppose any private member's bills without due consideration, emphasizing that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.Opposing a private member's bill tabled by...

Jammu, March 30 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the state assembly that traffic enforcement agencies in the Union Territory have fully transitioned to a 100 per cent e-challaning system, with over 52,000 challans issued in 2025.In a written reply to National Conference MLA...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures.In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali...

Srinagar, March 30 Rain in the plains and snowfall in higher areas continued in Kashmir on Monday, as the latest spell of precipitation has reduced the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here.Light to moderate rain lashed most parts of the Kashmir Valley, while some...

New Delhi, March 30 The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday.Describing Lone as a "hardcore and highly trained terrorist," the officials said that he reportedly established...