PDP’s protest march against govt thwarted by police, several leaders detained
Srinagar, Jul 1 (PTI) Police on Tuesday foiled a protest march here by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party against the National Conference government’s “failure” to fulfil its promises and “betrayal” of public trust. Several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders were also detained by police, officials said. PDP leaders and activists assembled at the party headquarters […]
Union home secretary reviews development of Ladakh
Leh/Jammu, Jul 1 (PTI) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has reviewed the overall development of Ladakh and underscored the need to promote tourism, particularly winter tourism, to boost the local economy and generate employment, an official said on Tuesday. Mohan, who is on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a high-level […]
ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The price of jet fuel (ATF) was sharply increased by 7.5 per cent on Tuesday, while the cost of LPG used in commercial establishments was reduced by Rs 58.50 per cylinder, reflecting shifts in international benchmark rates. After three rounds of price cuts, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased […]
Pahalgam attack was act of economic warfare: EAM Jaishankar
New York, Jul 1 (PTI) The Pahalgam terror attack was an act of economic warfare meant to destroy tourism in Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting that India has made it clear that it will not allow nuclear blackmail to prevent it from responding to terror emanating from Pakistan. India has had a […]
PM Modi extends greetings on Doctors’ Day
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted doctors on the National Doctors’ Day, and said they are truly protectors of health and pillars of humanity. In a post on X, he said, “Our doctors have made a mark for their dexterity and diligence.” He added, “Equally notable is their spirit […]
Heatwave tightens grip in Kashmir, temp settles at 34.5 degrees
Jhelum water levels dip sharply due to dry spell Srinagar: The intense heatwave once again tightened its grip in Kashmir with the weatherman here predicting intermittent rain and thundershower at scattered places for the next five days. The maximum temperature in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, settled at 34.5 degrees. The other […]
