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MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia marked the beginning of Islamic New Year 1448 AH with the annual replacement of the Kiswah, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram.The sacred ceremony, carried out by specialised teams, saw the old Kiswah replaced with a newly crafted cloth embroidered with Quranic verses in gold and silver…

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather alert for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged spell of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of the Union Territory over the next few days.According to the MeT Department, June 16–17 is expected to witness partly to generally cloudy skies with light rain,…

JAMMU: The ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan has delivered major results across Jammu division, with authorities arresting 701 drug peddlers, registering 598 FIRs, and attaching or demolishing properties worth over ₹45 crore in a massive crackdown on drug trafficking networks.The progress was reviewed during a high-level meeting jointly chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar…

SRINAGAR: In a major move to strengthen drug safety regulations in India, the Central Government has made a doctor’s prescription mandatory for the purchase of medicinal syrups, including commonly used cough syrups, under the amended Drugs Rules, 1945.The new rule effectively ends the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based medicines, requiring pharmacies across the country to dispense…

SRINAGAR: In a strong crackdown on underage driving in Kashmir, a traffic court has convicted a vehicle owner after a minor was found driving his vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act.The Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Kashmir, Shabir Ahmad Malik, held the registered owner of vehicle JK01AT-2978 liable for allowing a juvenile to operate…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of a remarkable early Islamic inscription believed to be linked to Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA), one of the most revered companions of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the second Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam.The inscription reportedly carries the message: “Allah is the Guardian of Umar ibn Al-Khattab in…

SRINAGAR: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended senior RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale’s remarks on maintaining dialogue with Pakistan, clarifying that the call was for engagement with the people of Pakistan and not an endorsement of the country’s policies.Speaking during the RSS centenary celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram, Bhagwat said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not have…

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch on Saturday carried out searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged service record fraud involving manipulation of official documents to secure undue benefits.According to officials, the case relates to the alleged insertion and alteration of date-of-birth…

SRINAGAR: Concern has gripped south Kashmir after three minor girls went missing from the Nunwani area of Brakpora in Anantnag district, prompting an intensive search operation by police, local residents and family members.According to reports, the girls, all residents of Nunwani, Brakpora, Achabal, disappeared on Friday evening between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Since then,…

SRINAGAR: Concern has gripped south Kashmir after three minor girls went missing from the Nunwani area of Brakpora in Anantnag district, prompting an intensive search operation by police, local residents and family members.According to reports, the girls, all residents of Nunwani, Brakpora, Achabal, disappeared on Friday evening between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Since then,…