Day: January 4, 2026

US attack on Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel Washington~ The US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region. No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela that day, according to FlightRadar24.com. And major airlines…

Cricket Hit by Political Tensions: Indo-Bangla Series in Doubt New Delhi- The worsening diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh could put bilateral cricket between the two nations in cold storage for some time as the BCCI is unlikely to tour the neighbouring country despite the announcement of an engagement by the BCB. On Friday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…

File Photo of Jitendra Singh Srinagar- Asserting that PM Modi led government is determined to complete major reconstruction works in the flood hit areas in Jammu and Kashmir by August this year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said the Centre has released over Rs 1,400 crore as special assistance to rebuild the shattered infrastructure….

Representational Photo Srinagar- Police have registered two FIRs and initiated security proceedings against 11 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district for allegedly violating prohibitory orders banning the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), officials said on Saturday. A police spokesperson said the action was taken to maintain law and order and to prevent the…

File photo Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as one of the better-performing regions in the country on maternal, infant and child health indicators, with official data pointing to significant improvements driven by sustained reforms and targeted healthcare interventions. The Union Territory’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined to 47 per 100,000 live births, well below…

Representational Photo Srinagar- Passenger fares across several parts of Kashmir have gone up on the ground even as the government maintains that no official order has been issued approving any hike, leaving commuters confused and transporters divided. The Jammu and Kashmir government had last week reportedly cleared an 18 percent increase in passenger fares for all…

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Anshul Garg Srinagar- Drug addiction has witnessed a three fold increase in Kashmir over the last three years, with heroin consumption rising sharply among the younger population, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday, calling it a serious warning signal for society. Speaking to reporters, Garg said drug addiction has emerged as a…

President Maduro, accompanied by wife Cilia Flores at a military parade. Credit: EFE Srinagar- International reaction mounted swiftly after the United States launched airstrikes in Venezuela and reported the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, drawing sharp condemnation from governments across Latin America and beyond. UN Chief “These developments constitute a dangerous precedent,” spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said….

Venezuela map Srinagar- President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela following a dramatic overnight U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, a claim that immediately raised sharp legal, diplomatic and geopolitical questions. Speaking at a press conference from his Florida residence hours after the…

File photo Srinagar- The Jammu & Kashmir Government has unveiled a draft amendment to its industrial policy 2021–30, proposing a slew of incentives aimed at transforming the Union Territory’s industrial landscape. The Industries and Commerce Department has placed the proposed incentives in the public domain to seek suggestions from various stakeholders. According to the proposed amendments, sick…