Iran has paused its talks with the United States as of Friday, April 10, amid intensifying Israeli strikes on Lebanon, placing the already fragile two-week ceasefire under increasing strain and fuelling fears of broader regional instability. According to…

Srinagar: The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has ordered the suspension of snowmobile operations in Gulmarg and Kongdori from April 13, citing the end of the winter season and declining snow conditions. According to an official order issued by the GDA…

For centuries, Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir have recited the Quran in classical Arabic. But understanding every Verse of the divine text in one’s own mother tongue has remained an aspiration for many ordinary believers – from Gujjar shepherds in the Pir Panjal…

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a high-level committee to draft comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulating the transport of bovine animals across the Union Territory, officials said on…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the final location survey (FLS) for a proposed new railway line between Reasi and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to an official communication issued by the Railway Board on April 8…

Kolkata: Home Minister of India Amit Shah said the BJP would prefer to remain in the opposition for the next 20 years rather than align with those involved in constructing a Babri Masjid-style structure in West Bengal. His remarks came in response to a question…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s voter base has expanded by more than 84 lakh, reaching 13.39 crore, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), as per the final electoral roll released on April 10. Speaking at a press conference at the Lok…

Srinagar: A fire broke out at Jamia Arabia Ashraful Uloom in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday, with the third floor of the building seen engulfed in flames, according to visuals circulating online. Videos from the scene show large flames rising from…

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was not only one of the greatest poets of the Urdu language, but he was the language unto himself. He had a rare distinction of being an equally renowned political activist, a revolutionary and an outspoken orator who would portray political…

Srinagar: Incessant rains have caused visible damage to the embankment along the Jhelum River near the General Post Office bund in Srinagar, with cracks appearing on the riverbank and portions of the structure collapsing into the water, locals said. The damage…

Doda: Two consecutive earthquake tremors struck Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir during pre-dawn hours on Sunday, triggering panic among people who rushed out of their homes, officials said. The first tremor, measuring 4.6 magnitude, was followed by another…

Pratham Puja to be held on June 29, advance registration to commence on April 15 Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the Amarnath Yatra this year will commence on July 3 and end on August 28. Posting on X, LG Sinha wrote, “The…

Authorities in Saudi Arabia routinely suspend Umrah services ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage as part of standard crowd management and security measures. The policy includes a temporary halt on Umrah visas and requires pilgrims already in the Kingdom on…

Anantnag: Two unidentified bodies were recovered in the Kamad area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Monday, officials said. An official said that two unidentified bodies were spotted by locals in the Kamad area of Anantnag. He said locals informed the police…

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered transfers and postings of three JKAS officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration, according to an official order issued by the General Administration Department. The reshuffle involves…

New Delhi: A protest by factory workers in Noida turned violent on Monday, with agitators vandalising vehicles and pelting stones as police attempted to restore order in the Phase 2 industrial area. Workers from multiple units took to the streets demanding…

New Delhi: The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging an order of the Telangana High Court that granted one-week transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. The case relates to allegations made by Khera against…

Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports following the collapse of ceasefire talks with Iran in Islamabad, Associated Press reported. The US Central Command said the blockade will take effect Monday…

Ramban: A special investigation team (SIT) has been set up to probe the disappearance of a man who was ferrying cattle and is believed to have fallen into a stream in Ramban district after being allegedly chased and assaulted by unidentified assailants, officials…

Sopore: Police have registered an FIR against a teacher for allegedly harassing a girl student in Sopore area of Baramulla, prompting protests at the school and subsequent action by authorities. The incident triggered a protest by students within the school…