Home Minister reviews J-K security situation; calls high-level meeting on June 16
New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of several terror incidents there, including an attack on a bus ferrying pilgrims, sources said. He called a high-level meeting on June 16, to be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, […]
Major land scam unearthed in Jammu; 5 FIRs registered
JAMMU, Jne 14 (PTI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday claimed to have unearthed a major scam involving more than 28 acres of land usurped by the land mafia here in connivance with officials, a senior police officer said. Five FIRs have been registered against the accused, including government officials, and raids are underway at the […]
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate annual Mela Kheer Bhawani
TULMULLA/JAMMU, June 14 (PTI): “Faith is more powerful than fear,” said a pilgrim, who was among the hundreds visiting temples across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the Mela Kheer Bhawani, amid heightened security following four terrorist attacks in the Union Territory. The fair — an annual event at the Kheer Bhawani temple, dedicated to Rangya […]
Over 30,000 devotees paid obeisance at Mela Kheer Bhawani this time: LG Manoj Sinha
Ganderbal, Jun 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said over 30,000 devotees paid obeisance at Mela Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla, Ganderbal while as a Yatri Niwas to accommodate 1000 pilgrims will be completed next eight months in the district. Talking to reporters, after paying obeisance at the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla, Ganderbal, […]
SC seeks response of Centre, NTA on plea for CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ in NEET-UG, 2024
New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) In a significant development amid a raging row over the NEET-UG, the Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the NTA on a plea seeking a CBI probe into allegations of question paper leak and other irregularities in the exam. A vacation bench of justices Vikram Nath […]
Reasi attack: Terrorist didn’t stop firing at bus even after it fell in gorge, says survivor
Gonda (UP), Jun 14 (PTI) Terrorists kept firing at the bus even after it fell into the gorge, Neelam Gupta, who was one of the 41 injured in the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, said, recalling the June 9 incident. Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying […]
PDP holds protest against terror attacks in Jammu
JAMMU, June 14 (PTI): The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday held a protest here against the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, seeking an explanation over the “alarming” security situation contrary to the government’s claims of restoration of peace in the Union Territory. Terrorists struck at four places in Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts […]
MeT predicts hot, dry weather in Kashmir for next five days
Srinagar, June 14: The weatherman here on Friday forecast heatwave over plains of Jammu and hot and dry weather over rest of the places in J&K during next five days. However, a meteorological department official here said that there is likelihood of a “brief” spell of rain/thunder/lightning on June 19 and 20. He said on […]
Indian elections largest exercise of electoral franchise: US
Washington, Jun 14 (PTI) Indian elections is the largest exercise of electoral franchise in the world, the United States said Thursday. “We celebrate the election that happened in India; it was the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country anytime in history,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters here at his daily news […]
Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at G7 Summit: PM Modi
Bari (Italy), Jun 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future. The Prime Minister’s comments came as he arrived in Apulia, southern Italy, to attend […]
