Haj-2026: Authorities extend deadline for application submissions to August -7th
Srinagar, Jul 31 (GNS): All the Intending Haj pilgrims are informed that Haj Committee of India has extended the last date for submission of Haj Application Forms (HAFs) for Haj – 2026 up to 7th August, 2025. As per an official communication, it has been informed that applicants possessing machine readable valid Indian International Passports […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair, Ahmedabad
GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT), JUL 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & […]
Cabinet approves Rs 2,000 cr grant-in-aid for NCDC
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 2,000 crore grant-in-aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for four years, a move that will help the organisation to mobilise more funds for lending. The decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, […]
4 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath Yatra so far
Srinagar, Jul 31 (PTI) The number of pilgrims to have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir crossed the 4 lakh mark on Thursday. “Baba Amarnath makes the impossible possible. With his blessings, the Holy Yatra today crossed the 4 Lakh figure. I bow to Lord Shiva for this miracle […]
2008 Malegaon blast case: Court acquits all 7 accused, including Pragya Thakur
Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Nearly 17 years after the Malegaon blast claimed six lives, a special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, noting there was “no reliable and cogent evidence” against them. No religion teaches violence, the court said. Terrorism has no […]
3.3 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat’s Kutch; no damage reported
Ahmedabad, Jul 31 (PTI) A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat’s Kutch district on Thursday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. The tremor was recorded at 9.52 am, with its epicentre located 16 km south-south west of Bela in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said. No casualty or damage to property was reported […]
Rajya Sabha disrupted again over SIR, adjourned twice in pre-lunch session
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice in the pre-lunch session on Thursday as Opposition parties disrupted the House demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission. The proceedings were first adjourned till 1200 hours and then again till 1400 […]
Lok Sabha adjourns till 2 pm amid Opposition protests
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday following protests by Opposition members over various issues. Some Opposition members were in the Well of the House raising slogans as they sought to raise certain issues. Speaker Om Birla urged the protesting members to stop shouting slogans and go […]
Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jul 31 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Wednesday, an official spokesperson said. “Azad discussed various important matters pertaining to the development of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. The meeting comes amid speculations about a change at the Raj Bhavan, the LG’s […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes on Baltal axis; still suspended on Pahalgam route
Srinagar, Jul 31 (PTI) The Amarnath Yatra resumed from the Baltal axis on Thursday, a day after it was suspended due to heavy rains, officials said. However, the yatra remains suspended from the Pahalgam axis as urgent maintenance and repair works have to be carried out on the route, they said. Torrential rains in Kashmir […]
