Govt to re-open cases, return properties of terror-hit families in J&K: LG Sinha
Baramulla, Jul 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration will investigate all unregistered cases involving terror-affected families and ensure the return of confiscated properties to their rightful owners. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, LG Sinha after distributing appointment letters to the families of terror victims said after consultations with […]
Several Amarnath pilgrims injured after 3 Yatra vehicles collide in Kulgam
Kulgam, Jul 13: Over ten Amarnath pilgrims were injured after three vehicles collided during a Yatra convoy movement in the Khudwani area of Kulgam along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. An official said that a convoy heading towards Baltal met with an accident near Tachloo crossing on the highway when three buses collided with […]
ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Excessive salt consumption is fuelling a silent epidemic in India with people at increased risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists from ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology. The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low […]
Authorities seal roads leading to martyrs’ graveyard, NC says leaders put under house arrest
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday sealed all roads leading to Martyrs’ graveyard in Nowhatta area of the old city even as the ruling National Conference claimed that several of it’s leaders have been placed under house arrest. Police and central paramilitary forces were deployed in strength at all entry points leading to Srinagar […]
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of over 7,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp
JAMMU, Jul 13 (PTI): The 12th batch of 7,049 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The pilgrims, including 1,423 women, 31 children and 136 sadhus and sadhvis, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam […]
Air India says will review preliminary plane crash report with pilots
MUMBAI, Jul 12 (PT): Air India on Saturday said it will take on board its pilot community by holding dedicated sessions in the coming days to review the preliminary investigation report of the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12. The 15-page preliminary report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AIIB), released early on Saturday, has found […]
One Nation, One Election: Next JPC meeting likely on Jul 30
NEW DELHI, Jul 12 (PTI): The next meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ is likely to be held on July 30, panel chairman P P Chaudhary said. In an Interview with PTI Videos, Chaudhary said Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha and Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde might be called to express their […]
Amarnath Yatri from Ludhiana goes missing in Ganderbal
Srinagar, Jul 12 (PTI) An Amarnath yatri went missing in Ganderbal district after jumping off a railing, police said on Saturday. Surinder Pal Arora, a resident of Ludhiana, was trekking from Brarimarg to Railpathri in a group of seven when, around midnight, high-altitude sickness gripped him, police said. Arora “exhibited erratic behaviour, started running up […]
Narratives of distrust fading, J&K witnessing new dawn of empowerment: LG Sinha
Shopian, Jul12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a remarkable transformation, particularly in education, women empowerment, and economic sectors. Speaking in Shopian, the LG underlined shifting mindsets and dismantling of false narratives that once discouraged community engagement with initiatives like the Army Goodwill Schools. “There was a time […]
License of four pharma firms cancelled for illegal drug trade in JK
JAMMU, Jul 12 (PTI): The license of four pharmaceutical firms have been cancelled after they were allegedly found indulging in “clandestine purchase and sale” of addictive drugs in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Saturday. State Drugs Controller-cum-Licensing Authority Lotika Khajuria ordered enforcement action against Healthways Pharma, Rajouri, Nuegene Pharmaceutical Distributors and N T […]
