Trump says he ‘heard’ India is no longer going to buy oil from Russia, calls it ‘good step’
New York/Washington, Aug 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has heard that India is no longer going to buy oil from Russia, which he hailed as a “good step,” but added that he wasn’t sure about the development. “Well, I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from […]
SDM, son killed in landslide, 3 injured in Reasi
Jammu, Aug 2 (PTI) A Sub-Divisional Magistrate and his son were killed, while his wife and two others were wounded, when a boulder hit the vehicle they were travelling in in Reasi district, police said. The incident occurred Thursday night in the Salukh Ikhter Nallah area when Rajinder Singh Rana was on his way to […]
Terrorist killed in encounter in Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said. The overnight encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the […]
Revival of Handicrafts benefits all
The Jammu and Kashmir government’s ambitious plans to revive the ages old handicrafts Industry is paying rich dividends. Not only has the industry which had touched an all-time low, witnessed a revival but the people associated with the trade have felt a glimmer of hope as well. Kashmir’s handicraft industry has seen significant growth in […]
PM-KISAN: Empowering Farmers and Transforming Rural Economies
By: Dr. Pramod Meherda, Arindam Modak In the journey of inclusive growth and rural prosperity, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) stands tall as a pioneering initiative by the Government of India. Launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on 24th February 2019, it has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of small and marginal […]
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project: A Silent Valley’s Dream Awakens
By: Er Navaid Runyal Nestled in the heart of the Chenab Valley, the district of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir has long remained a land of immense potential but limited opportunity. But on 29 July 2025, a glimmer of hope finally broke through the clouds. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) floated the first official […]
Minister reviews development scenario of Khan Sahib Constituency
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Friday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the developmental scenario of Khansahib Constituency of Budgam district. The meeting was attended by MLA Khan Sahib, Saif-u-din Bhat; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed […]
