Farooq Abdullah grieves plane crash deaths, demands ‘thorough investigation’
Srinagar: National conference president Farooq Abdullah Thursday expressed his grief at the Ahmedabad plane crash and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. Farooq told reporters, “I think this is the first time in many, many years that such a tragedy has taken place in our country. I heard there was a power failure when […]
GoC Whiteknight Corps reviews security situation in Rajouri, Doda
Jammu: General Officer Commanding White knight Corps Lieutenant General PK Mishra on Thursday visited forward posts and hinterland bases in Rajouri and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir to assess the security situation in the region. He commended the troops for their professionalism and high standards in handling challenging conditions. “GOC, Whiteknight along with GOC […]
Heatwave conditions persist in six districts of Jammu
Jammu: Heatwave conditions prevailed in six districts of Jammu region, with many places recording temperatures above the season’s average, officials said on Thursday. Samba and Jammu city recorded 46.3 and 44.5 degrees Celsius respectively, 5.7 notches above the season’s average on Wednesday. According to the Meteorological Department, the extreme heat has gripped at least six […]
J&K way ahead than other states in smart meters: Union Minister
Srinagar: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir power development department is way ahead than the other states in terms of development in smart meters. Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister, said the Aggregate Technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in Jammu and Kashmir is still above the national average. He […]
Mobilize community to minimize forest fires: Chief Secretary
Assesses departments’ preparedness to save region’s green wealth SRINAGAR : Amid rising temperatures and the looming threat of scorching heat wave across J&K, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a high level meeting of the Forest Department, Divisional Commissioners and district administrations regarding proactive planning to protect the region’s ‘green gold’ from the menace of […]
Tata Group to give Rs 1 crore to families of each person who died in AI plane crash
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) Tata Group will provide Rs 1 crore to the family of each person who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed immediately after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. “We are deeply anguished by the tragic event […]
Plane crash in Ahmedabad: Debris scattered over medical college premises, charred bodies seen
Ahmedabad, Jun 12 (PTI) Debris of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (AI171) which crashed after take-off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon were seen scattered around the hostel and residential quarters of doctors at the BJ Medical college premises. Videos that went viral after the horrific air crash, among the worst in Gujarat’s […]
AAIB to probe Air India plane crash
NEW DELHI, Jun 12 (PTI): Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the Air India plane crash at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, according to an official. Air India’s Dreamliner Boeing 787 aircraft, involved in the crash, had 242 people on board, including 12 crew members. AAIB Director General and Director of Investigation at the […]
GoC Whiteknight Corps reviews security situation in J-K’s Rajouri, Doda
Jammu, Jun 12 (PTI) General Officer Commanding White knight Corps Lieutenant General PK Mishra on Thursday visited forward posts and hinterland bases in Rajouri and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir to assess the security situation in the region. He commended the troops for their professionalism and high standards in handling challenging conditions. “GOC, Whiteknight […]
India scuppered 2 lakh cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor: Khattar
Srinagar, Jun 12 (PTI) India foiled around two lakh cyberattacks targeting its power infrastructure in over the week during the Operation Sindoor, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said here on Thursday. “Since the advancement in technology, new dangers have emerged — cyberattacks or cybercrimes. There has been an increase in these, but the government […]
