Iran, US set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Muscat (Oman), Feb 6 (AP) Iran and the United States stood poised on Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear programme after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkiye. The two countries have returned to Oman, a sultanate on the eastern […]
18 dead, several others feared trapped after illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya; probe ordered
SHILLONG, Feb 6 (PTI): At least 18 miners were killed in a blast, and several others feared trapped in an illegal coal mining site in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, prompting the government to order an investigation, officials said. Rescue teams have been engaged in search operations, Director General of Police I Nongrang […]
Lt Guv attends Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar
HARIDWAR/ UTTARAKHAND, FEB 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The Spiritual, Cultural, and Sadguru Memorial Celebration was held under the guidance of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke […]
Govt examining proposal to develop new tourism areas in Ramban: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, FEB 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government is examining a proposal for development of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including several locations in Ramban district. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA Banihal-Gool in the Legislative Assembly. He informed that the proposal under consideration […]
Over 2 lakh dog bite cases reported in J-K in 2024–25; Jammu district tops list
Jammu, Feb 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that more than two lakh dog bite cases were reported across the Union Territory in 2024 and 2025, with the Jammu district recording the highest number of over 1.26 lakh incidents. This was revealed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by Minister for […]
Zojila Tunnel achieves 59% progress, completion expected by 2027–28: Economic Survey
Srinagar, Feb 5: Stating that the 13.15-km Zojila Tunnel has achieved around 59 percent physical progress and is expected to be completed by 2027–28, the Economic Survey Report 2025–26 revealed that Jammu and Kashmir’s major tunnel projects aimed at improving all-weather road connectivity are making steady headway. The report said the tunnel projects are being […]
Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks on President’s address without PM’s response
NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address without the customary reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid vociferous protests by the opposition. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla put the opposition amendments to the Motion of Thanks to vote, which were rejected. The Speaker […]
Process to fill over 2,400 vacancies in health department started: Govt
Jammu, Feb 5: Acknowledging an acute shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in rural and remote areas, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday said it has initiated the process to fill over 2,400 vacancies in the health department. In a written reply to a question by Congress leader G A Mir in the assembly, […]
J&K tops country in number of Khelo India Centres, over 5,000 children trained daily
Srinagar, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a significant surge in sports participation and performance over the past few years, with over 58 lakh youth engaged in sporting activities and athletes winning 2,556 national medals since 2021-22, according to government data released on Thursday. According to freshly released government data, athletes from the UT […]
J&K administration rules out fresh delimitation of Panchayats
JAMMU, FEB 5: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday said it does not contemplate undertaking a fresh delimitation process for Panchayats in the Union Territory. The clarification was provided by the Minister In-charge of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in a written reply to a query raised by Legislator Khurshid Ahmad from Langate. The […]