Author: Agencies
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has warned that Pakistan’s long-range missile development could potentially pose a threat to the United States homeland. Speaking at a Senate Intelligence hearing on global threats, Gabbard said the US intelligence community assesses that Pakistan may be working towards developing intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching US territory. She noted that several state actors are expanding their military capabilities across both kinetic and cyber warfare domains. According to her, countries including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan are actively developing advanced missile delivery systems capable of carrying nuclear or conventional payloads.…
JAMMU: In view of the upcoming Navratri and the expected भारी influx of pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the Jammu Division of Indian Railways has put in place comprehensive security and passenger facilitation measures to ensure smooth travel. Anticipating heavy rush, especially at key stations such as Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, special teams of trained Scouts and Guides have been deployed to manage crowd movement efficiently. These teams will assist in maintaining orderly queues at platforms and entry and exit points, guide passengers to the correct trains, and extend support to elderly passengers, women, and persons…
JAMMU: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine successfully concluded its three-day hands-on training programme on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening scientific skills and practical expertise among researchers, scholars and students. Organised under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, the programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from premier institutions across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, including AIIMS, SKUAST, Central University of Jammu and BGSBU, among others. The training, which began earlier this week, focused on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of HPLC—an essential analytical technique widely used in pharmaceutical research, natural…
NEW DELHI: Zero customs duty on the import of goods required for nuclear power projects is set to accelerate the pace of nuclear energy development in the country while also bringing down the overall project cost and per-unit cost of electricity, making such projects more viable, particularly those involving foreign cooperation with substantial import content. Responding in the Lok Sabha to MPs Ramesh Awasthi and Ravi Kishan, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh provided details of the Government’s measures in the…
JAMMU: Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation, on Wednesday conducted an extensive inspection tour of several areas across the city to assess civic issues faced by residents. The visit covered Wards 26, 39, and 66, including localities such as Top Sherkhania, Subash Nagar, Suryavanshi Nagar, Lower Roopnagar, and Muthi. During the tour, the Commissioner interacted with residents to take firsthand feedback on their concerns. Residents highlighted a range of pressing issues, including the need for improved drinking water supply, repair and maintenance of drainage systems to prevent waterlogging, and black-topping of damaged roads. They also stressed the…
SAMBA: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Samba Police have attached a residential property worth approximately ₹39.58 lakh belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the district. The accused, identified as Masoom Ali alias Kala, a resident of Rakh Barotian in Vijaypur tehsil, had allegedly acquired the property through proceeds of illicit drug trade. The action was taken under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Police said the house was identified as illegally acquired during the course of investigation, with prima facie evidence indicating it was funded through trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic…
SRINAGAR: Several higher reaches of Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while widespread rainfall lashed the plains, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures, officials said. Snowfall was reported from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road and from Sonamarg, even as most mountainous areas in the Valley remained blanketed under snow. The higher reaches have been witnessing intermittent snowfall since Sunday. Meanwhile, plains including Srinagar experienced continuous rainfall throughout the day, contributing to a dip in day temperatures across the region. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 14.9°C on Tuesday, which is over one degree below normal. Other…
NEW DELHI: In a major relief for air travellers across India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued fresh guidelines to curb additional charges on seat selection and enhance passenger rights. As per the new directive, airline operators have been instructed to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are made available for selection free of cost, aimed at promoting fairness and accessibility in air travel. The order, issued through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, is part of a broader effort to make flying more transparent, passenger-friendly, and affordable. In addition to the seat…
VARANASI: Fourteen individuals have been arrested in Varanasi on charges of defiling a place of worship and hurting religious sentiments after a video, purportedly showing them consuming chicken biryani during an Iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga River, went viral on social media, police said on Tuesday. The action followed a complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, city unit chief of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, at the Kotwali police station on Monday. According to the complaint, an Iftar party was organised midstream on the river, during which non-vegetarian food was allegedly consumed and leftovers were reportedly discarded into…
PULWAMA: In a swift and effective operation, the Pulwama Police solved an auto theft case within days of its reporting and recovered the stolen vehicle. According to officials, Police Station Kakapora received a written complaint on March 14 from Mohd Noor Alam, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam. He reported that his auto-rickshaw (registration number JK04D-3791) had been stolen from Kakapora Chowk by unknown persons. Following the complaint, an FIR under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered, and an investigation was launched. Acting on specific inputs, a police team from Kakapora apprehended a suspect identified…