PM Modi’s motorcade makes way for ambulance in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Jun 20 (PTI) The motorcade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave way to an ambulance during his road show in Bhubaneswar. A video showed the convoy slowing down to allow the ambulance to overtake as people lined up on the road to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Modi was going […]
Commissioner SMC reviews progress of PMAY-U 2.0 in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUN 20: Commissioner SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). He was joined by Mr. Shahbaz Mirza (JKAS), MD Housing Board/Mission Director PMAY (Kashmir), and Nuzhat Khurshid, Joint Commissioner (Administration). The session focused on evaluating current progress and […]
CS mandates IT deptt for swift revival of unaudited websites
SRINAGAR, JUN 20: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo convened a high-level meeting to review and enhance the cyber security framework for the government assets and websites in the Union Territory, marking a significant step towards fortifying the digital infrastructure. The comprehensive discussion underscored the paramount importance of robust cyber resilience in the digital age. The meeting […]
School timings changed in Kashmir amid heatwave conditions
Srinagar, Jun 20: The authorities here on Friday announced change in school timings within municipal limits of Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir Valley from June 21. “Consequent upon the approval conveyed by the competent authority, all Government and Private Recognized Schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar city shall observe school timings from 08:00 AM […]
BSF troops perform yoga on pontoon bridge in Kathua
JAMMU, Jun 20 (PTI): In a unique initiative, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Friday performed yoga on a pontoon bridge built over the Ravi river in Kathua district, officials said. Scores of BSF troops from Madhopur practiced yoga on the pontoon bridge as a precursor to the International Yoga Day 2025, they said. […]
Request will be made to increase train capacity: CM
JAMMU, Jun 20 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who on Friday returned to Srinagar via the Vande Bharat train from Katra, said that a request will be made to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Railway Ministry to increase the capacity of trains. The chief minister had travelled on the Vande Bharat […]
Centre sets up panel to examine reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams
NEW DELHI, Jun 20 (PTI) The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member panel to examine issues relating to coaching, emergence of ‘dummy schools’ as well as effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations, according to officials. The panel headed by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi will suggest measures to reduce the dependency of students […]
At 35.5 degrees, Sgr records highest June temp since 2005
Srinagar, Jun 20: For the second straight day on Friday, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has once again surpassed the two-decade-old record as the mercury settled at 35.5 degree Celsius. Against yesterday’s 35.2 degrees, Srinagar has witnessed a further rise in the maximum temperature today, recording the hottest day of the season […]
Outreach office inaugurated in Jammu to ensure grievance redressal
JAMMU, Jun 20 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated an outreach office — Raabta– to ensure efficient grievance redressal and informed decision-making through data-driven monitoring and strategic communication. This is the second such office in Jammu and Kashmir after the launch of the first Raabta office in Srinagar in November […]
Delhi-Pune Air India flight suffers bird hit, return journey cancelled
Mumbai, Jun 20 (PTI) Air India Pune-bound flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey. The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement. It has been grounded and extensive checks are being […]
