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13/06/2026

13/06/2026

NEW DELHI, Jun 13: The Centre on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff.

He will assume office with effect from June 30, 2026.

He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi who took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff in June 2024.

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Government of India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth,as the next Chief of the Army Staff

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Srinagar, Jun 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the time had come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of Jammu and Kashmir, describing the community's journey from displacement to global achievement as a story of resilience and determination.

Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave at SKICC, Sinha said the community had endured immense hardship following its migration from the Valley in the 1990s but had rebuilt itself through perseverance and hard work.

He said Kashmiri Pandits chose to transform adversity into opportunity and made significant contributions in diverse fields, including education, administration, science, literature, arts and public service.

The community preserved its identity, traditions and cultural heritage despite decades of displacement. That remains its greatest achievement," the lieutenant governor said.

Sinha said the conclave reflected growing confidence among members of the community and underscored their continuing bond with Kashmir.

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Srinagar, June 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Saturday conducted searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged date-of-birth manipulation case involving a senior health department official.

According to officials, the searches were carried out in connection with an FIR registered under relevant sections of law pertaining to the alleged fraudulent insertion and manipulation of date-of-birth entries in official service records to obtain undue benefits.

As part of the investigation, EOW teams searched the office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), Shopian, as well as his residence at Thamuna in Pulwama district.

Officials said the searches were conducted in accordance with legal procedures and in the presence of independent witnesses. During the operation, investigators examined and seized documents and other materials believed to be relevant to the case.

The Crime Branch said the investigation is focused on allegations that official records were manipulated to alter date-of-birth entries, potentially enabling the accused to derive benefits not otherwise admissible under service rules.

Further details regarding the findings of the searches have not been disclosed as the investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, the Economic Offences Wing urged members of the public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report any such incidents to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Kashmir.

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With the Amarnath Yatra 2026 scheduled to commence on July 3, security forces in Anantnag district have ramped up preparations to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage for lakhs of devotees.

SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure has affirmed that police and other agencies are fully geared up, leaving “no loopholes” in the security grid.

Giving details, SSP Nagpure said the multi-layered security apparatus put in place along the Pahalgam route from Anantnag to the holy cave shrine. “The police is ready for the Yatra,” he said.

SSP said that they have deployed 140 CRPF companies across the route from Anantnag to the cave. These, he said, are supplemented by specialised units, including Markhor (likely referring to elite mountain/commando teams), Snow Leopards, and Special Operations Group (SOG) teams of the J&K Police, along with other CRPF deployments. “Senior officers have been assigned specific responsibilities to oversee operations.

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New Delhi, June 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the NDA government is strongly working towards youth-led development and one of the "defining features of the last 12 years" has been Indian youth's confidence in pursuing their aspirations.

Modi also said India's youth are making their mark across various sectors, from science and technology to manufacturing, space, semiconductors and drones.

The prime minister said it is heartening to see young Indians contributing to areas that will shape the future of the nation and the world.

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𝙇𝙩 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙖𝙟𝙞𝙫 𝙂𝙝𝙖𝙞, 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 (𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮), 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙎𝘼 𝘼𝙟𝙞𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡.

𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙂𝙈𝙊 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧, 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 & 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖’𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.

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Kupwara Police Attach Drug Trafficker’s Property Worth ₹8.62 Lakh Under NDPS Act.

Kupwara, June 12, 2026,In a significant action against proceeds of narcotics-related crime, Kupwara Police today attached a residential house valued at approximately ₹8.62 lakh belonging to Shabir Ahmad Chohan S/o Ghulam Mohammad Chohan R/o Darpora, Lolab, District Kupwara, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985.

The property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 06/2018 registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. The attachment was carried out after completion of the prescribed legal formalities and establishment of the property’s linkage with illicit proceeds generated through narcotics-related activities.

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Srinagar, June 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday executed a court-issued proclamation order against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and three others for allegedly evading arrest and avoiding legal proceedings in a militancy-related case.

Police identified the accused as Salahuddin alias Mohammad Yousuf Shah, a resident of Soibugh in Budgam. He is a designated terrorist and the chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC).

The others include Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, a resident of Liver Srigufwara in Anantnag who is also a designated terrorist and HM commander, Sher Mohammad alias Bahadur alias Riaz, a resident of Malangam in Bandipora, and Nasir Yousuf Qadri, a resident of Sheeltang in Dar Mohalla of Habba Kadal area here, they said.

"The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) executed a proclamation order issued by the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge, Designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, under section 84 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 against four accused persons evading arrest in case FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK," a police spokesperson said.

During the course of the investigation, the accused were found to be evading arrest and deliberately avoiding legal proceedings, he said.