Apple farmers to protest in Delhi against duty concession on US apples: Tarigami
Srinagar, Feb 27 (PTI) Apple growers from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will protest in Delhi next month against the proposed duty concession on US apples, in a bid to save domestic growers from losses. India has granted a quota-based duty concession to the US on apples under the interim trade pact. Apples […]
Suspected drone movement prompts search op near LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 27 (PTI) Security forces launched a search operation after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, sources said. The search was carried out in the forward areas of the Gulpur belt. Troops fired several rounds as part of security measures […]
Modi asks India Inc to invest, take advantage of Budget announcements
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the Indian industry to step up investment and innovation, saying the government has laid the groundwork through aggressive capital spending and by creating a conducive policy environment in successive Budgets, and that it is now time for the private sector to drive the […]
Northern Army commander reviews security of J&K, Focuses on counter-terror grid
Jammu, Feb 27 (PTI) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the Northern Army Commander, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to review the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on strengthening the counter-terrorism grid. The Army said discussions centred on intensifying vigilance, streamlining intelligence flow and optimum utilisation of resources to […]
Murmu flies sortie in LCH ‘Prachand’ near India-Pak border in Jaisalmer
Jaipur, Feb 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday took a sortie as co-pilot in Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The LCH took off from the Jaisalmer Indian Air Force (IAF) station. Before the sortie, the captain briefed the president. Dressed in an olive green uniform and helmet, […]
DGCA revises air ticket refund norms; no addl charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. The option would not be available for domestic flight bookings where the departure date is less […]
Silver declines by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to weak global trends and profit-booking by traders. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver fell by […]
Character, discipline key to success: VP Radhakrishnan at KU convocation
Srinagar, Feb 26: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday urged graduates of the University of Kashmir to stay away from drugs, use social media responsibly and respect diversity, saying success in life depends on character and discipline. Addressing the 21st convocation of the university, VP Radhakrishnan, said students must be prepared to face challenges […]
Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr fixed at Rs 80 in J&K: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Feb 26: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir‑ul‑Islam, on Thursday announced that Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 80 per person, urging Muslims to fulfil the obligation before Eid‑ul‑Fitr prayers. He said Zakat‑ul‑Fitr is compulsory for every Muslim, including men, women and infants. Parents must pay on behalf of […]
Mughal Road to Reopen for Traffic Tomorrow: Officials
Srinagar, Feb 26: Authorities on Thursday ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Friday, providing a major connectivity boost between the Kashmir Valley and the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. An official said that traffic movement on the National Highway-701A, covering the stretch from Shopian (Km 0.00) to Peer […]