Mysterious deaths in Rajouri: Govt closely monitoring situation, probe ordered
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the situation in Budhal village of Rajouri district, where an unexplained illness has claimed 15 lives. One child admitted to a hospital in Jammu remains critical. The government has also ordered a probe into the deaths with police forming a Special Investigation […]
Kashmir gets fresh snowfall, MeT predicts wet spell ahead
Srinagar: Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Thursday with spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the valley, expected in days ahead, the weather office said. Tourist resorts of Pahalgam and Sonamarg, Zojila axis, upper areas in Budgam, Gurez, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and other places received snowfall early morning. Plains of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, […]
Snowfall in south Kashmir leads to cancellation of Sgr-Banihal train service
Srinagar: The train services between Budgam and Banihal were cancelled on Thursday following heavy snowfall across parts of the Kashmir Valley. Railway authorities said that train operating between Budgam and Banihal, along with its link train running between Banihal and Budgam, were suspended due to adverse weather conditions. “The snowfall, particularly heavy between Banihal and […]
Vaishnodevi hills receive season’s first snowfall
Jammu: The Trikuta hills ensconcing the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi received the season’s first snowfall even as rain lashed large parts of the Jammu region, blocking the Mughal and Simthan roads. Despite the snowfall, pilgrims continued their journey on foot to offer prayers at the shrine, officials said. “We are happy to feel the […]
NEET-UG will continue to be conducted in pen and paper mode: NTA
New Delhi: The Centre has decided against conducting the medical entrance exam NEET-UG in online mode for now, and announced on Thursday it will continue to be conducted in pen and paper mode. The decision comes after detailed deliberations between education and health ministries on whether to conduct the NEET-UG in pen and paper mode […]
CM reaffirms commitment to strengthen JKRLM’s Umeed programme
Lauds efforts of women entrepreneurs connected with Umeed JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Umeed Programme, promising to take all necessary steps, provide the required funds and simplify procedures to ensure its continued growth and success. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ organized […]
Over 27 lakh youth engaged in sports activities in 2024: JKSC
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) on Thursday said it has achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2024-25, with over 27 lakh youth participating in diverse sporting activities across the region. An official of the JKSC said the sports council celebrated the participation of athletes from diverse sporting categories at levels ranging from district […]
India will lead in every sector by 2047: Amit Shah
Asks youth to cultivate culture of cooperation Mehsana: India will be number one in the world in every sector when it celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047, Union Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. Addressing the 18th convocation ceremony of Ganpat University, he also asked the youth to focus on acquiring knowledge instead of […]
PM approves setting up of 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees
New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The term of the 7th […]
EC issues advisory on use of AI in poll campaigning
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of increasing use of artificial intelligence in campaigning and its potential to influence voter opinion, the Election Commission on Thursday issued an advisory to political parties asking them to promote transparency and accountability in use of AI-generated content. The advisory introduces labelling and disclosure norms requiring parties to clearly label […]