Hailstorm Aftermath: Crop insurance scheme likely within two months in J&K: Minister Javed Dar
Srinagar, May 23: Minister Javed Ahmad Dar on Saturday said the government is likely to implement the crop insurance scheme in Jammu and Kashmir within the next two months, while assuring relief to farmers affected by recent hailstorms after completion of damage assessment surveys. Speaking to reporters amid widespread crop damage caused by repeated hailstorms […]
PM distributes 51,000 appointment letters at ‘Rozgar Mela’, says govt committed to empowering youths
NEW DELHI, May 23 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually distributed appointment letters for central government jobs to more than 51,000 youths at a ‘Rozgar Mela’. Since the inception of ‘Rozgar Mela’, around 12 lakh recruitment letters have been issued through 18 such events held across the country. Addressing the function, Modi said, […]
BJP ups the ante against CM Omar, says his calendar packed with foreign tours, not disposal of files
Srinagar, May 23: Describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as a “tourist-in-chief,” Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Saturday said the CM’s calendar is packed with foreign tours rather than the disposal of files to address issues faced by the common man. Sharma said the Chief Minister is missing over the past 10 days and […]
Police halt demolition drive in Jammu briefly to retrieve national flag
Jammu, May 23 (PTI) Police briefly halted a demolition drive in the outskirts of Jammu city on Saturday to remove two tabletop national flags from the building being pulled down, officials said. “The police officials stopped the demolition for a brief period and ensured that the Tricolour was taken out of the building with due […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata as part of his 4-day visit to India
KOLKATA, May 23 (PTI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday for his four-day diplomatic tour to India, with the city marking the opening leg of a visit that carries considerable political and historical resonance. His arrival in the eastern metropolis ended a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state […]
Snow blankets Razdan Pass, hailstorm wreak havoc in north Kashmir
Srinagar, May 23: Fresh snowfall was recorded at Razdan Pass and other higher reaches of north Kashmir on Saturday, while rain and hailstorm lashed several plains areas across the Valley, officials said. According to details fresh snowfall was reported from Razdan Pass and upper reaches of Tulail Valley following a fresh spell of weather activity […]
Trump ‘seriously considering’ launching new strikes against Iran: Report
WASHINGTON, May 23 (PTI): US President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” launching fresh strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations do not result in a peace deal, US media outlet Axios reported on Friday. It said that Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as […]
Petrol, diesel price hiked by 87-91 paise per litre
NEW DELHI, May 23 (PTI): Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petrol price has been increased by 87 paise in Delhi from Rs 98.64 to Rs 99.51 per litre. Diesel rates have gone up by 91 paise from […]
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha unveils poster of short film on drug abuse
JAMMU, MAY 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of “Ek Galat Kadam”, an awareness short film on drug abuse, at Lok Bhavan. The short film features Mahira Tandon, the Youth Ambassador of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the entire team. Ms Divya […]
J&K BOSE notifies dates for submission of Class 11 Bi- Annual exam forms
JAMMU, MAY 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the schedule for submission of permission cum examination forms for Class 11 Annual(Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 session. The schedule applies to all eligible candidates across the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, including both winter and summer zone areas. As per the notification, […]