Author: Agencies
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday accused India of orchestrating the suicide blast outside a court complex in Islamabad that left 12 people dead. He also linked New Delhi to an attack earlier in the day on a cadet college in Wana, near the Afghanistan border. According to the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Sharif alleged that “Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies” carried out both attacks. “These incidents are a continuation of India’s state-sponsored terrorism aimed at destabilizing Pakistan,” APP quoted him as saying. Sharif made the allegations just hours after the blast in Islamabad, without presenting any evidence to…
JAMMU: In a major breakthrough against interstate narcotics trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Jammu recovered around 500 grams of high-quality heroin and arrested an accused smuggler during a swift operation based on specific intelligence inputs. Acting on reliable information, an ANTF team placed the suspect under sustained surveillance and intercepted him during the operation. The arrested accused has been identified as Mohd. Parvez, son of Mohd. Shaheed, a resident of Jaffarabad, North-East Delhi. A search of his possession led to the recovery of approximately 500 grams of heroin. In this regard, FIR No. 03/2025 under Sections 8/21/22 of the…
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing probe into the Delhi car blast that killed eight people and left several others injured on Monday evening, instructing agencies to identify and arrest every individual involved in the attack. In a post on X, Shah wrote: “Chaired review meetings on the Delhi car blast with the senior officials. Instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident. Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies.” The high-level review meeting began at 3 pm at the Ministry of Home Affairs…
JAMMU: Students of Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu showcased exceptional confidence and creativity at the Inter-School Ramp Walk Competition organised by CRC Jammu under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The event, based on the theme “Depicting the Freedom Fighters of India”, encouraged young participants to honour national heroes through expressive presentations and costumes. Students Mohd. Maaz (Class II) and Jasjeet (Class IX) represented the school with spirited performances, captivating the audience with their portrayals of India’s freedom leaders. Adding pride to the occasion, Jasjeet (CWSN) secured 3rd position,…
JAMMU: Voting continued steadily across Jammu & Kashmir’s Nagrota and Budgam constituencies on Tuesday, with both seats recording significant turnout by 3 PM, according to official data. Nagrota Assembly Constituency (AC-77) registered an approximate 65.14% turnout by 3 PM, reflecting a strong response from voters in the early hours of polling. In Budgam Assembly Constituency (AC-27), the turnout stood at 42.64%, with officials expecting the numbers to rise as more voters head to booths later in the day. Polling officials said that despite chilly conditions in several areas, voters continued to arrive in steady numbers, while security forces ensured smooth…
JAMMU: Students of Heritage School once again brought laurels to the institution with an outstanding performance at the District UT Level Table Tennis Tournament, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu. The championship was held at M.A. Stadium from October 11 to October 15, 2025. Showcasing remarkable skill, grit and sportsmanship, the young Heritageans clinched multiple gold medals across various age categories. In the Under-14 Boys category, Samar Dev Bansal (Class 7C) and Zain Bhat (Class 6B) secured Gold Medals with brilliant performances. In the Under-17 Girls category, Sanvi Kundal (Class 8C), Kavya Sharma (Class 8E) and…
NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir scripted history on Tuesday by defeating Delhi for the first time in Ranji Trophy history, clinching a seven-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This was J&K’s second outright win of the season, pushing them to second place in the Elite Group D points table, just behind Mumbai. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Auqib Nabi led the attack with an impressive 5/35, while Vanshaj Sharma (2/57) and Abid Mushtaq (2/30) restricted Delhi to 211 in their first innings. J&K also suffered early setbacks, but skipper Paras Dogra (106 off 183), Abdul Samad…
SRINAGAR: Cold wave conditions intensified across Kashmir on Tuesday as Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season at minus 0.4°C, Met officials said. “As expected, the minimum temperature dropped further. We are likely to see even colder nights in the coming days as dry weather may persist for at least 15 days,” a MeT department official said. Gulmarg also recorded -0.4°C, while Pahalgam dipped to -3.4°C. In Jammu region, the minimum temperature was 11.4°C, while Katra recorded 10.4°C, Batote 4.3°C, and Bhaderwah 1.9°C. The clear night sky and icy winds blowing from snow-covered mountains have led to increasing chill…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police have transferred Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gandhi Nagar, Sunil Jasrotia, after he allegedly assaulted a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer during election duty in Nagrota. The incident reportedly occurred when Azhar Khan, a JKAS officer posted as Block Development Officer (BDO) and serving as Nodal Officer (Transport Incharge) for the by-election, was allegedly abused and assaulted on Monday during the distribution of polling parties. In protest, JKAS officers have written to the Lieutenant Governor expressing “deep anguish and strong protest over the unfortunate and shocking incident.” The Association has resolved to proceed on…
KATHUA: Jammu and Kashmir Police returned 74 recovered mobile phones, valued at over ₹15 lakh, to their rightful owners in Kathua. SSP Kathua, Mohita Sharma, informed that the phones—including three iPhones—were traced from different locations in the district after being reported lost or stolen at various police stations. The devices were handed over during a function held at the District Police Headquarters. She said the Cyber Police Station Kathua has also recovered over ₹12 lakh defrauded amount by solving multiple cyber fraud complaints registered during September and October this year. With this, the cyber unit has recovered more than ₹68…