Author: Agencies
SRINAGAR: The NIA/UAPA Court for Kulgam and Shopian on Thursday convicted Towseef Ahmed Thokar, son of Mohammad Yousaf Thokar, a resident of Khawajapora Reban, Zainapora, for his involvement in the 2021 Imam Sahab terror case. The case pertains to FIR No. 25/2021, registered at Police Station Imam Sahab. According to details shared by Kashmir News Corner (KNC), the court found the accused guilty under Sections 16, 18, and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 7/27 of the Arms Act. The matter has been adjourned for sentencing on November 17,…
SRINAGAR: Continuing its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures, the Shopian Police on Thursday carried out extensive searches at multiple locations across the district linked to members and associates of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Jammu & Kashmir National Front (JKNF). A police spokesperson said that the searches are part of the ongoing crackdown aimed at identifying individuals and networks involved in providing any form of assistance, logistical or financial, to terror-related activities. The spokesperson added that operations are being conducted at various places even today as part of the continued efforts to strengthen the security framework…
SRINAGAR: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed the coldest night of the season as temperatures dipped to minus 2.1°C, according to the Meteorological (MeT) Department. As per the MeT data, Pahalgam was the coldest location in the Kashmir Valley where the mercury settled at minus 3.8°C. Director MeT, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said that there is no forecast of any wet spell for the next one week, and the night temperatures are likely to remain unchanged till November 17. He added that there is a possibility of a slight improvement in night temperatures after November 17 for two…
JAMMU: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu Zonal Unit, has successfully busted a notorious inter-state drug trafficking network involved in the illegal trade of poppy straw, reaffirming the Government of India’s firm resolve to combat narcotics smuggling and protect youth from the menace of drugs. In a sustained follow-up action in Crime No. CR-10/2025, a team of NCB Jammu, with assistance from Kapurthala Police and NCB Amritsar, arrested wanted drug receiver Lakhwinder Singh, son of Amrik Singh, resident of Bhadas, Kapurthala (Punjab). The arrest was made today (12.11.2025). Fresh Recovery Earlier Seizures in the Case Further investigation led to the…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday condemned the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, describing it as a “heinous terrorist incident” and pledging to bring the perpetrators, their collaborators, and those sponsoring the attack to justice. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet passed a resolution expressing profound grief over the loss of lives and observed two minutes of silence in memory of the victims. “The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on November 10,” Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while reading out the…
KATRA: In view of heightened security measures across the district, Reasi Police laid a special naka within the jurisdiction of Police Post Banganga at Balini Bridge on the Banganga Link Road. During checking, two persons approaching from the Balini Bridge side on foot were stopped for questioning. They disclosed their identities as Shoket Ali, son of Mohd Sakhi, and Mohd Rafiq, son of Mohd Sakhi — both residents of Sirla Bagha, Tehsil and District Reasi, and operating a shop on the SMVD track. On suspicion, a personal search was conducted. From Shoket Ali, police recovered one transparent polypack containing approximately…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited LNJP Hospital to meet those injured in the Delhi blast and assured the nation that the conspirators behind the attack will be brought to justice. “Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!” the Prime Minister posted on X. PM Modi drove straight to LNJP Hospital after returning from a two-day visit to Bhutan. He interacted with the injured patients, enquired about their health, and was briefed by senior doctors and officials…
NEW DELHI: A red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case has been traced and seized in Faridabad district’s Khandawali, police said. When asked if the EcoSport car has been traced, a Faridabad police spokesperson confirmed over the phone, saying, “Yes, it has been found in Khandawali village”. Earlier, the Delhi Police sounded an alert across all police stations, posts, and border checkpoints in the national capital to trace the red Ford EcoSport car. The alert was issued after the investigation revealed that other suspects, already connected to the Hyundai i20 used in…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the Valley, carrying out raids at nearly 500 locations linked to terrorist associates and members of banned organisations, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said. The searches were launched on the basis of credible intelligence inputs indicating that JeI-linked elements were attempting to revive organisational activities under different fronts, officials said. Raids were conducted across all 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley — Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian — targeting residences and premises of JeI members, sympathisers, overground workers (OGWs) and…
NEW DELHI: The Splendor of Kashmir by Varuna Anand proudly showcased its exquisite collection of handcrafted Pashmina shawls at Le Méridien, New Delhi. The exhibition celebrated the legacy of Kashmiri textile artistry through an elegant display of hand-embroidered Sui Kaam Jamavars and traditional Kani Shawls — each a unique heirloom creation reflecting centuries of craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and refined elegance. The event was graced by the Commissioner/Secretary, Industries & Commerce, J&K, Vikramjeet Singh, who visited the showcase and interacted closely with the curation. Designer and brand founder, Varuna Anand, presented her exclusive pieces, detailing the intricate and time-intensive processes behind…