Pak President declares Emergency in KPK, Provincial Govt ceases to exist

Islamabad, Oct 11: Pakistan on Sunday declared an emergency in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the deteriorating law and order situation, bringing the provincial government led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party to an end. An emergency allows Pakistan’s federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during … Read more

Navratra commences at Vaishno Devi Shrine amid heavy rush of devotees

Jammu Tawi: The holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi reverberated with religious chants as nine-day Navratra commenced amid a heavy rush of devotees on the first day of the festival on Sunday. Despite inclement weather conditions, pilgrims continued to arrive in large numbers to seek the blessings of the goddess Mata Vaishno Devi, creating … Read more

No need to resign: Athawale backs CEC

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday extended support to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that he does not need to resign over the allegations of deliberate voter deletions. “Out of the 13 crore voter deletions, six crore were due to change of residence for various reasons. Gyanesh Kumar ji does not need to … Read more

Dy CM dismisses resignation reports, says Cabinet expansion is leadership’s call

Jammu Tawi: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday dismissed speculations around the resignation of ministers amid talks of cabinet expansion, asserting that no minister had been asked to quit. Choudhary made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying obeisance at Kali Mata Mandir, Bahu Fort, on the first day of Navratra. “As the … Read more

Jammu sees record-breaking rainfall; 2 dead, life disrupted

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Jammu: Homes flooded, Roads turn into streams, Landslides disrupt traffic Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, October 11: Sunday morning brought misery to residents across Jammu as heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in several parts of the city. Roads were submerged, rainwater entered homes and shops, and landslides blocked key routes, leaving … Read more

Questions over Rohingya population in Jammu?

Gurmeet Jammu Tawi, October 11: The presence of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals in Jammu has once again become a subject of public debate, with questions being raised over their actual numbers, identification and documentation. The difference between official records and claims made by local sources has brought the issue back into focus. What Do the … Read more

Navratra Begins at Vaishno Devi Shrine Amid Heavy Pilgrim Rush, Helicopter Services Suspended

Navratra Begins at Vaishno Devi Shrine Amid Heavy Pilgrim Rush, Helicopter Services Suspended

KATRA/JAMMU, Oct 11: The nine-day Sharadiya Navratra commenced at the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district on Sunday, with a heavy rush of devotees thronging the shrine despite inclement weather conditions. Helicopter services remained suspended for the day due to adverse weather. The shrine reverberated with religious chants … Read more

Bail of 3 accused persons rejected in Chatroo case

Jammu Tawi, OCTOBER 10: The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-reasoned opposition resulted in the rejection of four bail applications on 8 and 10 October 2026: three under the BNS, POCSO & SC/ST Act and one under BNS & POCSO Act. On October 10, 2026, the Principal Sessions Judge, … Read more

Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Sopore

‘Big blow to terror networks; recoveries include 2 rifles, 4 pistols, 11 grenades, 3 IEDs’ Sopore, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Sopore area of Kashmir. An official told the news agency that recoveries include two assault rifles, four pistols, 11 hand grenades and … Read more