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Canada Court Imposes Life Sentence for Killing of Ghaziabad Student Kartik Vasudev
A Toronto court has sentenced Richard Edwin to life imprisonment for the first-degree murder of Ghaziabad student Kartik Vasudev and another individual, rejecting a plea of diminished criminal responsibility due to mental disorder. The sentencing follows a four-year legal battle for the victim's family.
Fear Lingers for Tourists One Year After Pahalgam Attack
A year after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, tourists remain hesitant to visit Kashmir, despite enhanced security measures, leading to a significant impact on the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Jammu and Kashmir: Senior IFS Officer Transferred from Mizoram
Senior Indian Forest Service officer Kamal Preet has been transferred from Mizoram to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. She has been appointed as Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF).
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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns
Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.
Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...
Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality
After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....
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Jammu and Kashmir: Unseasonal Snowfall Creates Crisis for Migrating Nomads in Bhaderwah
Unseasonal April snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah region has created a crisis for migrating nomadic families. Stranded with their livestock, the communities face hazardous weather, potential livestock losses, and disruptions to their age-old migration patterns.
Jammu and Kashmir: Unprecedented April Snowfall Worsens Crisis for Nomadic Tribes During Seasonal Migration in Bhaderwah
Unprecedented April snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah region has intensified the crisis for nomadic Bakerwal and Gujjar tribes during their biannual migration. Families are facing treacherous conditions, livestock losses, and a lack of government support.
Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria
The article examines the Pahari-speaking communities of Chenab Valley through the Lokur Committee’s criteria for Scheduled Tribe recognition, highlighting geographical isolation, distinct cultural identity, and persistent socio-economic disadvantages shaped by mountainous terrain. It argues that a contemporary interpretation of these indicators presents a strong, evidence-based case for careful and consistent policy consideration within India’s broader commitment to inclusive development and social justice.
Kishtwar: Infant Drowns, Two Women Rescued After Makeshift Bridge Collapse
An infant died and two women were rescued after falling into a riverlet in Kishtwar district when a makeshift bridge collapsed. The incident has led to protests demanding a permanent bridge.
Reasi, Kishtwar, Ramban Districts Impose Curbs on Inflammatory Social Media Content
District administrations in Reasi, Kishtwar, and Ramban have imposed 60-day restrictions on social media use to prevent the spread of inflammatory content. The move aims to safeguard public order and communal harmony in the region.
Jammu: Youth Untraced on Fifth Day of Search in Ramban; SIT Investigating
Search operations for Tanveer Ahmad Chopan, who went missing after reportedly jumping into Nallah Bishleri in Ramban, entered their fifth day on Thursday with no success. Police have arrested four individuals, and a Special Investigation Team is probing the incident.
Centre approves two major tunnels on NH-244 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab Valley
The Union government has cleared the construction of two...
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Restored in Ramban After 4-Hour Protest Blockade; Four Arrested
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Ramban district was reopened on Monday afternoon after a four-hour blockade due to protests. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and search operations are underway for a missing youth.