CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over demise of JKAS Officer Mohammad Younis Mir
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of young JKAS officer Mohammad Younis Mir, who passed away after a brief illness. Mohammad Younis Mir, a 2019-batch Junior Scale JKAS officer, was presently serving as Assistant Director, Handicrafts & Handloom, in the Industries and Commerce Department. In […]
Blaze, smoke and resolve: How Ahmedabad’s firefighters fought their toughest battle after AI crash
Ahmedabad, Jun 12 (PTI) On the afternoon of June 12 last year, a dense, choking cloud of smoke rose over Ahmedabad as flames engulfed the wreckage of a London-bound Air India flight that crashed just outside the international airport. The aircraft, carrying a huge quantity of aviation turbine fuel, had erupted into a fireball, sending […]
Man impersonating IB official held in Kathua
Jammu, Jun 12 (PTI) A man allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was held by police in Kathua district, officials said. The accused was identified as Ankush, a resident of Kathua district, they said. Acting on specific information, police on Thursday morning intercepted a two-wheeler being ridden by the suspect and subjected him to […]
Govt bars bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumps
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) The government has restricted industrial, commercial and institutional users from buying petrol and diesel from petrol pumps and instead asked them to source their requirements from bulk sale points, according to an official order. The restrictions, which will be in place for up to 90 days, follows abnormal demand growth, […]
Trump declares deal with Iran nearly complete, Vance likely to sign it in Europe
WASHINGTON, Jun 12 (PTI): US President Donald said that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe. Trump made these remarks at the Oval Office in the White House on Thursday afternoon, hours after calling off military strikes on Iran and […]
CM Omar calls on PM Modi, seeks early restoration of J&K’s statehood
Srinagar, June 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, including the early restoration of statehood, economic development, and promotion of tourism. In a post on X, Abdullah said he called on the Prime Minister to deliberate on matters […]
Won’t invite anyone to join NC protest for statehood, whoever wants to can join in: Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR, Jun 11 (PTI): National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party will not invite any political party from Jammu and Kashmir to join its protest in Delhi for restoration of statehood. “Whoever wants to join the protest can do so. We are not going to anyone with a (begging) bowl,” Abdullah told […]
Situation in POJK is critical and alarming: BJP Leader
Srinagar, June 11: Taking serious concerns on the large scale killings of civilians in Pakistan Occupied Jammu Kashmir where more than hundred persons have lost their lives at the hands of police and security forces , Chief Spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir Bhartiya Janata Party Sunil Sethi said that the only crime of the people […]
NH-44 to witness night traffic suspension on June 12, 14, and 16 for civil works
Srinagar, June 10: Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain suspended during night hours on June 12, 14, and 16 to facilitate relaying works by the NHAI, an official said. He said that the District Magistrate, Ramban, has granted permission for bituminous works at various locations, including the critical stretch at Nachlana, following […]
Govt making dedicated efforts to strengthen hockey in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Sinha
Srinagar, June 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government is making dedicated efforts to strengthen hockey in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Sports Department and Sports Council working to create a pipeline for identifying and nurturing young talent. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Alfa Hockey Inter-School Tournament 2026 at the […]