2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. The gunbattle broke out after security forces imitated an anti-terrorist operation in the area. This came hours after a similar encounter broke out in Srinagar’s Khanyar area. Security forces launched the operation after receiving the input…

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Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together

Two Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performing…

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People of J-K have rejected separatism, made democracy of India victorious: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious. Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarat’s Kevadia, Prime Minister Modi said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the age-old agenda of separatism and terrorism….

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Omar concerned over ‘hybrid governance system’, warns officers against exploiting it

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed concern over ‘hybrid governance system’ in the Union Territory, and warned officers against exploiting the loopholes “in this system”.. Omar also said he has received assurances from the highest level at the centre that commitments made to J&K particularly with regard to governance model will change…

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Jammu Smart City’s E-Autos, E-Rickshaws win Award of Excellence in Urban Transport

Jammu city’s innovative e-autos and e-rickshaws, part of the Jammu Smart City Project, have won the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence in Urban Transport’ at the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2024 held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The award, conferred by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, ML Khattar, recognizes the project in the…

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