UN chief welcomes announcement of peace deal between US and Iran
United Nations, Jun 15 (PTI) UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary General Guterres on Sunday described it as a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the […]
Minister Satish Sharma visits Pahalgam, interacts with tourists, transporters
PAHALGAM, JUNE 14: Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Transport, Information Technology, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Science & Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today visited the renowned tourist destination of Pahalgam and interacted with the tourists, local stakeholders and transporters to assess the tourism and public service ecosystem in the area. During […]
Karan Singh, former Punjab Guv call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: Dr. Karan Singh, Former Union Minister met Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan today and discussed various matters related to development of Jammu Kashmir, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said. Later, Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore, Former Governor of Punjab met Lieutenant Governor, the spokesman added. He said that Rajiv Jasrotia, Member of […]
Lt Guv, CM express grief after three Haryana residents die in road mishap
SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the tragic road accident near Jagti, Nagrota in which three residents of Haryana lost their lives and few others were injured. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Deeply grieved to learn about the loss of precious lives in […]
One killed, another injured after car rams into bus near Srinagar’s Lasjan
Srinagar, Jun 14: One person was killed and another sustained injuries after a speeding car rammed into a RTC bus from behind near the Lasjan Bypass area of Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. Officials said that a black-coloured Hyundai Verna bearing registration number PB12AK-5464 collided with a RTC bus from behind near Lasjan Bypass area […]
Four drug peddlers held with heroin in Reai, Kathua and Jammu
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin at separate places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi, Jammu and Kathua districts, police said on Sunday. Liyaqat Ali of Chak Bhagtha and Sagar Gill of Christian colony were arrested during checking near their houses in Reasi district, a police spokesperson said. He […]
World famous Basmati paddy sowing season begins in Jammu border, crop covers 63,000 ha
Gajansoo (Jammu), June 14 (PTI) The sowing season for the world-renowned Basmati paddy has commenced across the border belts of Jammu division, with the crop expected to cover nearly 63,000 hectares of land in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, officials said on Sunday. Known globally for its distinctive aroma and superior grain quality, Jammu Basmati […]
DGP calls for enhanced vigil ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 14 (PTI) J&K Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY-2026), scheduled to begin on July 3. “The DGP chaired a security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir, to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the smooth, safe, and peaceful conduct […]
Private water filling stations across Jammu must register in 10 days: Govt
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all private water filling stations operating across Jammu division to register themselves with the authorities concerned within 10 days. The directive aims to create a credible registry of private water filling stations and strengthen oversight of water distribution services in the region, Minister for […]
BSF official shoots self dead in Jammu
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly committed suicide inside a camp here on Sunday, officials said. ASI Lal Singh, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, was posted at the BSF campus at Paloura on the outskirts of Jammu and used his service rifle to shoot himself dead this […]