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Jammu, March 25 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday claimed that the security cover of several of its legislators, including Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra, was "downgraded" ahead of the resumption of the Budget session of the Legislative Assembly here...

Jammu, March 25 A 70-year-old Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.Abdul Hussain, a resident of Lehari Khurd village, was repatriated to Pakistan within...

Srinagar, March 25 The Jammu and Kashmir Police safely disposed of a live artillery shell found in the forests near the Line of Control in the Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said.Upon receiving information about the presence of a live shell in the Kalgai forest area of Uri, a...

New Delhi, March 25 – India on Wednesday strongly criticised Pakistan over comments made in support of a terrorist organization and its members, stressing that Islamabad has no authority to speak on matters related to India and its judicial processes.India's strong reaction came after the...

Srinagar, March 25 – Panic spread across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks, and owners of other vehicles crowded petrol/diesel pumps in an attempt to buy fuel.This was happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there was no shortage of petroleum...

New Delhi, March 25 The Centre has allocated ₹450.53 crore for the next fiscal under the 'Modernisation of State Police Force' scheme, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha.Responding to supplementary queries during Question Hour, the minister said the budget...

Srinagar, March 25 PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti called for reviewing the life sentence of separatist Asiya Andrabi and reducing it to the earlier provision of 14 years."This life imprisonment until the person is alive should be abolished throughout the country. It should be 14 years, as it was...

In a significant move to strengthen the skill development landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today presided over “Mission SKILL – Transforming the Skilling Ecosystem” at a high-level stakeholders' workshop held at the Convention Centre in Jammu.Organized...

Jammu, March 25 J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called on stakeholders to collaborate and create an environment that fosters a strong professional community.The LG directed stakeholders to prioritize collaboration and to create an environment that fosters a strong professional...

Jammu, March 25 Four individuals, allegedly involved in drug trafficking, were arrested with heroin from various locations in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.A private car was intercepted along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Tikri, and 5.44 grams of...

Jammu, March 25 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that the purpose of education is not merely to impart knowledge, but to prepare students for life's challenges and opportunities."We should focus on soft skills, research, entrepreneurship, and a startup culture. The...

Srinagar, March 25 PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti called for reviewing the life sentence of separatist Asiya Andrabi and reducing it to the earlier provision of 14 years."This life imprisonment until the person is alive should be abolished throughout the country. It should be 14 years, as it was...

Jammu, March 25 A Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.Alert BSF troops noticed the movement of an elderly Pakistani near Border Out Post Bhaller in the Ramgarh...

New Delhi, March 24 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging the repeated targeted killings of Hindu civilians and other vulnerable communities in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the lack of transparency in the investigation and prosecution of such...

Jammu, March 25 About a dozen universities in Jammu and Kashmir are struggling with a severe shortage of faculty, with around 40 per cent of teaching positions vacant, according to official data.Figures provided by the Higher Education Department show that more than 3,300 teaching positions...

March 25, New Delhi – The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast unsettled weather conditions across several parts of the country over the coming days.The Met Department said that scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

The Meteorological Department has predicted that Jammu and Kashmir will experience another period of heavy rainfall starting from March 26. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Union Territory has experienced multiple spells of snow and rain during the current month. The weather...

Jammu, March 24 The family of a BSF soldier who recently died in NCB custody on Tuesday demanded a CBI investigation into the incident, while the agency said his death was caused by a cardiac event.BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked up from Jammu on March 3 for questioning in a...

Jammu, March 24 A senior Army officer visited the headquarters of the Romeo Force on Tuesday to review the prevailing security situation and strengthen the counter-terrorism grid in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.The visit by Lieutenant...