Kargil Vijay Diwas reminder of unparalleled courage of our soldiers: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Jul 26(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the success of Indian armed forces in ousting Pakistani intruders from the mountains in Kargil. The Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year to mark India’s victory over Pakistan […]
Over 25 drown daily in Bengal, half are children: Survey

KOLKATA, Jul 26 (PTI): Over 25 deaths by drowning on an average are reported every day in West Bengal, with half of the deceased being children, a recent survey has said, while advocating more public awareness to prevent such incidents. The numbers add up to over 9,000 people losing their lives annually in West Bengal […]
Govt orders inquiry into SMHS incident, MD NHM asked to submit report within 15 days

Srinagar, Jul 26: Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which a medico was assaulted in SMHS Srinagar following the death of a patient, after which doctors went on a protest and emergency services were allegedly closed for some time. According to an order issued by the Secretary Health and […]
Azad calls for unified political approach on restoration of statehood to J-K

JAMMU, July 26 (PTI) Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad called for a unified political approach on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, saying the delay could be due to mistakes that took place here. Azad also expressed concern over the state of development in J-K, saying while Central projects were […]
500 grams of heroin recovered from border village in Samba

SAMBA/JAMMU, Jul 26 (PTI): Police on Saturday recovered about 500 grams of heroin from a village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said. The recovery was made by the Special Operations Group of local police from Chillyari village in the early hours of the day, they said. A local villager […]
India, Pak agreed on cessation of military activity after direct contact between DGMOs: Govt

New Delhi: India and Pakistan agreed on May 10 for a cessation of firing and military activity as a result of “direct contact” between the director generals of military operations (DGMOs) of both nations, which was “initiated by the Pakistani side”, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked […]
LG, Deputy Chief of Army Staff discuss security scenario in JK
Srinagar: Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai called on Jammu and Kashmir Lt Gov Manoj Sinha here on Friday. They discussed the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said. “Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Director General Military Operations, called on Lieutenant Governor […]
CM chairs 22nd Board Meeting of B&CWWB
Calls for increasing coverage, socio-economic well-being of workers SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired the 22nd meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) here at the Civil Secretariat. The aim of the meeting was to comprehensively review the implementation of various welfare measures and approve key initiatives […]
Kashmir towns turning into ‘Heat Islands’ amid persistent humidity
Unplanned construction, vanishing green spaces behind rising temperatures, warn SKUAST-K experts By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir is experiencing an alarming rise in urban heat island (UHI) effects as persistent humidity and soaring temperatures grip the Valley. Srinagar tops the list, with towns like Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Kupwara also facing unusual warmth […]
No one can deny medical care to patients: Health Minister
Those who were behind stopping healthcare facilities’ will face punishment Srinagar: Taking strong note of the ongoing doctors’ strike at SMHS Hospital, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, on Friday said that doctors responsible for denying patients access to medical care will face the harshest punishment under the law. Itoo while referring to […]