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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Kashmir bar prez charged under UAPA
Representational Image JAMMU: A special NIA court has formally framed charges under UAPA against Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir wing of High Court Bar Association, in connection with the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. "The charges pertain to terrorist act and conspiracy to commit terrorist act," a spokesperson said. "Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of the misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on Sept 24, 2020, at his residence in Zahidpora, Hawal, Srinagar," the spokesperson said. Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, as the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly by terrorists of The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the spokesperson said.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
12th batch of Amarnath pilgrims leave from Jammu
Representative image (Picture credit: PTI) JAMMU : A fresh batch comprising 7,049 pilgrims left for Shri Amarnath Yatra amid religious chants on Sunday morning from Bhagwati Nagar in the city. The holy cave shrine is situated in the Himalayas in south Kashmir. 'The pilgrims left for Shri Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu base camp in a fleet of 286 vehicles under tight security cover,' officials said. The 38-day annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine began from two routes on July 3 and is scheduled to end on August 9, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival. The pilgrimage was flagged off by Manoj Sinha , lieutenant governor, on July 2 and, so far, around 2 lakh pilgrims have visited the holy shrine in 11 batches.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan shelling kills 12, prompts evacuation in J&K border districts
This is a representative image (Pic credit: PTI) JAMMU/SRINAGAR: At least a dozen civilians, including four children, were killed and more than 50 others wounded as Pakistan unleashed heavy artillery and mortar fire along LoC in J&K's border districts early Wednesday following India's Operation Sindoor — aerial strikes against terrorist sites in the neighbouring country in response to district in Jammu region bore the brunt, reporting all civilian deaths and 42 of the wounded, officials said. Two CRPF men were also wounded when a shell exploded at a bus stand in Poonch marked the 13th straight night of cross-border firing amid spiralling tension following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that left 26 people dead.'Pakistan again violates ceasefire agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali in Poonch-Rajouri area. Indian Army is responding appropriately…,' Army posted on triggered panic across frontier villages, forcing residents into underground bunkers or prompting evacuations. Exact number of evacuees has not been disclosed. Poonch administration activated shelter camps at educational institutions. Food, accommodation, and medical care were assured at all said shelling began around 1am and continued into early morning hours. Dozens of houses and vehicles suffered extensive damage as shells landed in areas, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni, and Poonch were identified as M Zain Khan, 10; Zoya Khan, 12; M Akram, 40; Amrik Singh, 55; M Iqbal, 45; Ranjeet Singh, 48; Balvinder 'Ruby' Kour, 33; Shakeela Bi, 40; Amarjeet Singh, 47; Maryam Khatoon, 7; Vihaan Bhargav, 13; and M Rafi, 40. Three others were wounded in Rajouri governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the ground situation with administrative and police officials. 'We will ensure the safety of every citizen,' he Omar Abdullah convened an emergency meeting with chief secretary, divisional commissioners, and district heads. Ambulances were dispatched to border areas and health departments instructed to maintain stockpiles of medical supplies and ensure presence of doctors and expressed grief over civilian casualties and ordered immediate release of Rs 5 crore to each border district and Rs 2 crore to other districts to fund relief and emergency operations. 'Priority must be given to frontier districts,' he said. Strengthening of shelters, evacuation readiness, and food stockpiles were Srinagar, calm largely prevailed. While schools near the airport were closed as a precaution, normal life continued in most parts. Civilian flights, including Haj departures, were debris struck a school building in Wuyan of Pulwama, after locals reported an explosion and falling wreckage early Wednesday. No confirmation on the wreckage's origin was given, but nearby houses shook and tree branches caught fire. Police and CRPF cordoned off the site while fire services removed debris using north Kashmir, at least 15 civilians were wounded in Uri and Kupwara districts amid shelling in Gingal, Dachina, Salamabad, and Machil sectors. Batpora village in Karnah reported five homes destroyed. Many families began fleeing Machil sector after mortar shells struck residential areas around issued an advisory urging public to refrain from sharing content related to troop deployments and security operations.
