First parcel train carrying 24 tonnes of cherries leave JK for Mumbai
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) A parcel train containing 24 tonnes of cherry left Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra station for Mumbai on Saturday, marking the first such initiative which was described by the Jammu division of the Northern Railway as “historic”. The parcel train, which will reach Mumbai’s Bandra station within 30 hours, was earlier scheduled […]
Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,395
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has crossed 3,000, with Kerala accounting for the highest at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, Union health ministry data released on Saturday showed. According to the data, four deaths — one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh — have […]
DSEJ announces summer break from June-07
Srinagar, May 31: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June-07 to July-17-2025. DSEJ in an order said, “All the government an recognized private schools falling in summer zones of Jammu division shall observe summer vacation with effect from […]
UN glaciers’ meet: India says Pakistan violating Indus Water Treaty through terrorism
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) India has said that Pakistan should stop blaming it for the breach of the Indus Water Treaty, as the unrelenting cross-border terrorism from its soil is interfering with the treaty’s implementation. Addressing the plenary session of the first UN conference on glaciers in Tajikistan’s Dushanbe on Friday, Minister of State […]
Two teenagers killed in road mishap at Poonch
Jammu, May 31: Two teenagers were killed after their scooty met with an accident at Chandak area of Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. They said that a scooty bearing registration number JK12A-2495 collided with a bus bearing registration number JK12-7207 at Chandak place. The scooty rider and his pillion mate were killed during the […]
Constitution should be credited for keeping country united during crises: CJI Gavai
Prayagraj (UP), May 31 (PTI) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, and that the Constitution should be credited for this. The CJI was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and a multi-level parking […]
Army chief felicitates BSF woman officer, praises ex-servicemen for role during Operation Sindoor
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has awarded a BSF woman officer and praised the paramilitary force and ex-servicemen for their role during Operation Sindoor, the army said on Saturday. The chief of Army Staff (COAS) reached Jammu on a two-day visit on Thursday and attended the high-level security review meeting chaired […]
Govt committed to revive tourism sector, CM monitoring situation personally: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Kupwara, May 31: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to revive the tourism sector, saying that it will bounce back soon. Speaking to reporters post review meeting at Kupwara, CM’s Advisor stated that they are working to gain the confidence of tourists […]
Mela Kheer Bhawania: Security arrangements put in place, says IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, May 31: Inspector General of Police, Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Saturday said that preparations have been made for the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela with the main function scheduled for June 3. Speaking to reporters the IGP said that devotees from various districts of the Puri Valley are expected to attend the event, and the […]
Mughal Road Closed for traffic after fresh snowfall at Peer Ki Gali
Jammu, May 31: Following fresh snowfall on Saturday, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures. SO Traffic Mughal Road Mahroof Ahmad said that Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Rajouri-Poonch districts was closed following the snowfall for precautionary measures. He said that Traffic movement has been stopped on Mughal Road due to fresh snowfall. […]
