Fire destroys over 200 bee boxes in Jammu

JAMMU, June 17 (PTI): More than 200 boxes of honey bees were destroyed in a fire in the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said on Monday. A fire erupted suddenly in the boxes kept in a bee colony in R S Pura area late Sunday night, they said. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and […]
Eid-ul-Adha today

Srinagar: The festive occasion of Eid-ul-Adha would be celebrated with great religious zeal and enthusiasm on Monday across Jammu and Kashmir. Eid-ul-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. The grand Eid congregation in Kashmir is scheduled to take place at the renowned Hazratbal shrine with […]
Hajj 2024: Pilgrims commence the final rites as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Mina (Saudi Arabia): Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is among the final […]
Terror in JK has shrunk: Amit Shah
‘From being highly organised has minimized to acts of mere proxy war’ New Delhi: The fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is in its decisive phase and recent incidents show that terrorism has been forced to shrink from highly organised acts of violence to a mere proxy war, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said […]
Awaam Ki Awaaz: LG congratulates people for their overwhelming participation in Parliamentary polls
Shares inspiring stories of Women achievers, change-makers SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday congratulated the people of J&K for their overwhelming participation in the Parliamentary election. Dedicating the 3-year anniversary edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme to the citizens of Jammu Kashmir for their valuable contribution and commitment towards development of Jammu Kashmir he […]
Violation of speed restrictions: Railway Board sets up committee, holds meeting to ascertain reasons
New Delhi: The Railway Board has set up a committee to find out the reasons for the violation of speed restrictions by train drivers at various points between originating and destination stations which is detrimental to safe train operations. According to sources, the Board came into action after recent incidents in which two train drivers […]
Textbook revisions: No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools, says NCERT chief
New Delhi: Rejecting accusations of saffronisation of school curriculum, NCERT’s director has said that references to Gujarat riots and Babri masjid demolition were modified in school textbooks because teaching about riots “can create violent and depressed citizens.” In an interaction with PTI editors at the agency’s headquarters here on Saturday, National Council of Educational Research […]
Health ministry issues interdepartmental referral guidelines for hospitals
New Delhi: Citing significant inconsistencies and lack of accountability in the referral process, the Union Health Ministry has for the first time issued interdepartmental referral guidelines for hospitals to facilitate better communication and cooperation. The ‘Guidelines for Inter-Departmental Referral (within hospitals)’ stress that referrals should be initiated promptly as and when patients require specialised care, […]
Finance Minister to hold pre-budget meeting with industry chambers on Jun 20
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to hold pre-budget consultations with industry chambers on June 20, sources said. The budget for 2024-25 fiscal is likely to be presented in Parliament in the second half of July. Industry sources said the pre-budget consultation with Sitharaman would be preceded by a meeting with Revenue Secretary […]
Prez Murmu greets people on eve of Eid-ul-Azha
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and asked all to work together for the nation’s development and welfare. The festival is a symbol of renunciation and sacrifice and gives the message of love, brotherhood and social harmony, she said. “This festival inspires us for selfless service to […]