Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2024 crosses 2 lakh Pilgrim Milestone
KISHTWAR: The revered 45-day Annual Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2024, which commenced on 25th July 2024, has witnessed an overwhelming participation, surpassing the 2 lakh milestone by 21st August 2024. This year’s Yatra has been marked by a remarkable turnout, reflecting the deep spiritual significance of the pilgrimage. Under the exceptional leadership of the Divisional […]
Six killed, 22 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Ladakh
Leh, Aug 22: At least six persons died and 22 others were injured after a bus they were travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a 200-meter-deep gorge at Durbuk area of Leh. An official said that a bus traveling from Leh to Eastern Ladakh plunged into a gorge at Durbuk in Ladakh, […]
Pre-poll alliance finalised with Congress: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 22: Soon after meeting between the Congress and National Conference leaders, National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday said that both the parties have formally formed a pre-poll alliance for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to the media persons after meeting with Leader of Opposition in the Lok, Rahul […]
BSF DG visits forward areas along IB in JK, reviews security
JAMMU, Aug 22 (PTI): BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Thursday visited forward areas along the International Border in Jammu frontier to review the situation and operational preparedness of the troop, officials said. He also interacted with troops on the ground and was briefed about security measures by top officials. This is the first […]
Congress, INDIA alliance committed to ensure restoration of Statehood to J&K: Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar, Aug 22: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday said that his party and the INDIA block is committed to ensure restoration of statehood in J&K as soon as possible. Making a short statement before the media in Srinagar, Rahul said that it is “our priority in the Congress party and also […]
Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: SC
NEW DELHI, Aug 22 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would soon constitute a multi-member committee to amicably resolve the grievances of farmers “for all times”. A bench of Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, which posted the matter for further hearing on September 2, asked the Punjab and […]
Kharge, Gandhi discuss preparations for J-K polls with Cong workers in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, Aug 22 (PTI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday began interactions with party workers here to get feedback about the grassroots-level preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi and Kharge, who arrived here on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir […]
District election office Srinagar sets up single window permission system for upcoming polls
Srinagar, Aug 22: District Election Office Srinagar has set up a single window permission system as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that keeping in view the guidelines of the poll body, district election officer Srinagar has set up a […]
SC commences hearing on plea related to rape-murder case of doctor in Kolkata
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing a suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is hearing the matter. […]
Bomb threat message in AI flight’s washroom, full emergency at Thiruvananthapuram airport
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (PTI) A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday after a bomb threat message was found in the washroom of an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai, according to airport sources. The pilot of the aircraft informed the ATC about the threat after a ‘Bomb in flight’ message, written […]
