Maha Kumbh: Very special day for those who cherish Bharatiya values, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) As Maha Kumbh began in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage. “A very special day for crores of people who […]
BSF jawan injured in accidental firing

SRINAGAR, Jan 13 (PTI): A BSF jawan sustained injuries when his service rifle went off accidentally during routine patrolling in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Constable Manish Meghwal was hit by the bullet at Old Town Baramulla, the officials said. The injured jawan was rushed to a hospital where his […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel today

Security forces intensify area domination exercise in Kashmir Srinagar: The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister NarendraModi’s visit to the valley for inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, officials said. The deployment of security personnel has been increased […]
Z-Morh tunnel will help Sonamarg become winter sports destination: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel will enable the development of Sonamarg resort in Ganderbal district as a winter sports destination, similar to the famous Gulmarg skiing resort town. “Tomorrow, Prime Minister NarendraModi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel. This will allow the development of Sonamarg as a […]
Ganderbal residents hope Z-Morh tunnel will boost tourism
Sonamarg (Ganderbal): Residents of Ganderbal district, living on either side of the 6.5 kilometre Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, are hopeful that the mega-infrastructure project will boost the local economy and help eradicate unemployment in the area. “It is a good thing that the Z-Morh tunnel will open soon, immensely benefitting the locals. Sonamarg is […]
Swapping trains at Katra will defeat purpose of Kashmir-Jammu rail link: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said while the issue of passenger security on trains to the Valley was understandable, making the commuters change trains at Katra will defeat the very purpose of the rail link project. “Just to remove any chance of any misunderstanding, while we understand the need to secure the train […]
Armed Forces Veterans’ Day: Defence minister, CDS to attend event in Jammu on Tuesday
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will attend the ninth Armed Forces Veterans’ Day event here on Tuesday, a defence spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with senior military and civil officials will also attend the event to be […]
Strength of youth will make India a developed nation: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi asserted on Sunday that the strength of India’s youth will make it a developed nation which will be empowered economically, socially and culturally. Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ here, Modi said some people may find the goal of India becoming developed difficult but it is not impossible. The […]
World’s largest gathering of humans, Maha Kumbh begins today
‘ShahiSnan’ to be held on the auspicious occasion of ‘PaushPurnima’ Prayagraj (UP): MahaKumbh 2025 — a 45-day event billed as the biggest gathering of humans in one place — is all set to begin Monday with the first major bathing ritual or ‘ShahiSnan’ on the auspicious occasion of ‘PaushPurnima’ at the Sangam, the confluence of […]
Slight respite from cold in Kashmir as minimum temperatures rise
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir due to overnight cloud cover but remained below the freezing point, officials said on Sunday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 3 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, up from the previous night’s minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. North Kashmir’s tourist resort of Gulmarg, […]