PoK national repatriated via LoC point in Poonch
Jammu: Couple of days after inadvertently crossing Line of Control, a Pok national was repatriated via Chakan Da Bagh crossing point along Line of Control in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. They said that the gate opened at 17:20 hours for around ten minutes and Indian army handed over to Pakistani counterparts the Pok […]
Dead body of Bandipora youth recovered from River Jhelum
Srinagar: The body of a Bandipora youth, who jumped into the River Jhelum at Chattabal on June 01, has been recovered, officials said. An official said that the body of the youth, identified as Mohammad Iqbal Dar, son of Satar, a resident of Sadnara Hajin Bandipora, was found at Sangam. He had jumped into the […]
65.79% turnout recorded in Lok Sabha polls, excluding postal ballots: EC
NEW DELHI, June 6 (PTI): A voter turnout of 65.79 per cent was recorded in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, but the final figures may change as it does not include postal ballots, the Election Commission said on Thursday. At a recent press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had said a total of 64.2 […]
NDA MPs may meet on Friday to elect Modi as their leader
NEW DELHI, June 6 (PTI): Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are expected to meet on Friday to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as prime minister for a third term. Sources said after Modi’s election as the leader of NDA MPs, senior members […]
MeT forecasts more rains, thundershower in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 6: The weatherman here on Thursday forecast rain and thundershower at most places in Jammu and Kashmir during few days. Also, rainfall at scattered places during last 24 hours led to drop mercury during night across J&K and barring Pahalgam and Kupwara, all places recorded below normal temperature. A meteorological department official here […]
Govt asks states, UTs to review availability of heat stroke rooms at health facilities
NEW DELHI, June 6 (PTI): With many parts of the country in the grip of a heatwave, the Centre has asked states and Union territories to conduct follow-up reviews to ensure dedicated heat stroke rooms at all health facilities besides implementing critical fire and electrical safety measures. Dr Atul Goel, Directorate General of Health Services […]
JKBOSE likely to announce 12th standard results
Srinagar, June 06 : The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) is likely to announce the results of annual regular exams of 12th standard on Friday morning. Top officials of the Board said that it was trying to announce the results of 12th standard by today evening, but will now be likely announced […]
Blasphemous post: Won’t allow anyone to hurt religious sentiments of any community, says IGP
Srinagar, Jun 06: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi Thursday said that police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community. The IGP […]
LS polls 2024: Candidates from 41 parties get elected this time, up from 36 in 2019
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The 2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed an increase in political parties’ participation, with candidates from 41 parties being elected, compared to 36 in the 2019 general election. According to an analysis by the think-tank PRS, national parties secured 346 seats, accounting for 64 per cent of the total, while the […]
Dead body of Bandipora youth recovered from River Jhelum
Srinagar, June 06 : The body of a Bandipora youth, who jumped into the River Jhelum at Chattabal on June 01, has been recovered, officials said. An official said that the body of the youth, identified as Mohammad Iqbal Dar, son of Satar, a resident of Sadnara Hajin Bandipora, was found at Sangam. He had […]
