AAI seeks info on fuel stocks from international airport operators amid Middle East crisis
New Delhi/ Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) State-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked all international airport operators in the country to provide details about available fuel stocks as well as estimated requirements for the next seven days amid the escalating Middle East crisis, sources said on Tuesday. However, in a late evening statement, AAI […]
Police lodge case against MP Mehdi, ex-mayor for ‘circulating false content’ on digital platforms
Srinagar, Mar 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Police registered cases against Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and another person for allegedly spreading distorted narratives using digital platforms to cause public unrest and societal disharmony, according to an official statement. The police statement said that acting on credible inputs about the circulation of “false, […]
Educational institutions in Kashmir to remain closed till Mar 7: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Mar 3: Following the protests across Valley against the killing of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the J&K government has decided to shut educational institutions till March-07 as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that in order to ensure the safety of the students, the government has decided to close […]
CM Omar Abdullah calls for inclusive growth, says ‘Viksit Bharat’ possible only when every region progresses
JAMMU, MAR 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asserted that the vision of Viksit Bharat can only be realised through inclusive and equitable development across every state and region of the country, emphasising that progress confined to select pockets would leave the national dream unfulfilled. He was addressing the day-long National Governance Conference on “Holistic […]
Educational institutions to reopen tomorrow in 8 Kashmir districts: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Mar 3: Authorities in J&K has decided to reopen educational institutes in eight districts of Kashmir region on Wednesday. The decision comes two days after the government had ordered closure of all educational institutes as a precautionary measure. The authorities however said that the decision regarding reopening of educational institutes in Budgam and Srinagar […]
LG Sinha chairs high-level meet in Srinagar to review security scenario
Srinagar, Mar 3: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir following protest over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a post on X, the Office of LG said that the in-depth deliberations were attended by Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, […]
Aeroplane-shaped balloon with Urdu text found in Rajouri
JAMMU, Mar 3 (PTI): Police on Tuesday recovered an aeroplane-shaped balloon marked ‘PIA’ in Rajouri district, officials said. A red and white aeroplane-shaped balloon bearing the text ‘PIA’ with Urdu was found in Sarhoti village under the Dharamsal Police Station, they said. Locals alerted authorities after spotting the object.
Indian Embassy Moves Students from J&K to Safer City of Qom
Srinagar, Mar 3: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has swung into action, relocating a group of Indian students, including those from Jammu and Kashmir, from the conflict zone to the safer city of Qom. Official sources confirmed that the diplomatic mission arranged special buses to shift the students as a precautionary measure following the severe […]
Protests against Khamenei killing: JK police files FIR against media outlets for circulating ‘misleading’ information
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) A case was registered against some media outlets and individuals here on Tuesday for allegedly circulating fabricated and misleading information with an intention to incite unrest and disturb public order in connection with the protests against the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Srinagar police has taken serious cognisance […]
Middle East conflict: 80 international flights cancelled at Delhi airport on Tuesday
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East. An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were […]