Apni Party organises Shikara rally at Dal Lake to revive tourism in JK

Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) Apni Party on Wednesday organised a Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to send a message to the people of the country that Kashmir was eagerly waiting for them and was as safe as any other part of the country. Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said houseboat and shikarawalas, […]
Fire damages several residential structures at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jun 18: At least thirteen residential structures were damaged in a massive fire incident that broke out late Tuesday night at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar. An official from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) said that the fire call was received at 10:35 PM and the first emergency unit turned out just a […]
PM Modi calls Prez Trump, makes clear Operation Sindoor was ‘paused’ following request from Pakistan

Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the US. In a 35-minute phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Modi briefed […]
Inclusive development key to India becoming global power: Jitendra Singh

Kohima, Jun 18 (PTI) Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said inclusive development is the key to India becoming a global power. Launching the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Tuesday, he urged the local youth to explore technology-driven agriculture as a potential career path. The event, held […]
PM Modi leaves for Croatia after concluding ‘productive’ Canada visit

Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Croatia, the third and final stop of his three-nation tour, after concluding his “productive” visit to Canada where he attended the G7 Summit. “Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed […]
Army officer posted in Rajouri dies in Delhi hospital

Jammu, Jun 18 (PTI) A Colonel, posted in Rajouri district , died due to “medical reasons” at a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday, the army said. Colonel Somnath Mishra, Commanding Officer of 63 Rashtriya Rifles, was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Delhi after he suffered critical injuries in a road accident last month, […]
Revival of Tourism: Parks at tourist destinations including Pahalgam, reopened

Srinagar: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by the tourists and local visitors alike who thronged the parks at several places. Security personnel […]
CM Omar calls for joint efforts to restore, revive tourism in JK
Highlights adventure tourism, infrastructure boost, new destinations SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday held an interactive session with a visiting delegation of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and acknowledged their continued interest and efforts in promoting Jammu and Kashmir as a premier tourist destination. The interaction was attended by Advisor to the Chief […]
Union Tourism Minister to visit JK today, to meet CM Omar: Sources
New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will pay a two-day official visit to Jammu and Kashmir beginning Wednesday, during which he is scheduled to meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, official sources said. Shekhawat is also scheduled to visit many ancient temples located in the Union Territory such as Kheer Bhawani Temple, Martand Surya […]
Union home secretary reviews security arrangements for Amarnath yatra
Srinagar: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath yatra, officials said. Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka was also present in the meeting which was attended by top officers of Army, BSF, CRPF, police and other security agencies, the officials said. The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to […]