Students evacuated from Iran to be brought back in deluxe buses: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, Jun 19 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that students evacuated from Iran will be ferried from Delhi to the Union Territory in deluxe buses. As many as 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir were among the 110 people evacuated from war-affected Iran on Wednesday. They were taken to Armenia before being […]
In a first, Trump says two leaders of India-Pak ‘decided’ to stop conflict
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Jun 19) US President Donald Trump said the two “very smart” leaders of India and Pakistan “decided” not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear, the first time in weeks he did not credit himself for stopping of hostilities between the two neighbouring nations. Trump made the remarks while speaking to […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements
SRINAGAR, JUN 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming holy month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief […]
Govt to roll out Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for private cars from Aug 15
New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) In a bid to ease toll payments on National Highways, the government will from August 15 bring a Rs 3,000 FASTag-based annual pass that would allow up to 200 trips on the highways in one year on a single charge. The annual pass will be applicable only for non-commercial private […]
Chinar Corps Commander reviews security in Valley ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of Army’s Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Prashant Shrivastava on Wednesday reviewed the security and operational preparedness of soldiers in Kashmir Valley. “Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security apparatus and operational preparedness in North and South Kashmir, emphasising upon the necessity of persistent vigilance,” the Srinagar-based strategic corps […]
Committee on Petitions holds first meeting in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUN 18: The Committee on Petitions, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, today held its first meeting at the Assembly complex, Srinagar. The meeting was presided over by the Committee Chairman, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah which was attended by the members including Mushtaq Guroo, Salman Sagar, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, Mian Mehar Ali, Vijay Kumar and […]
Law student falls to death from hostel terrace in Jammu
Jammu, Jun 18 (PTI) A 25-year-old law student died after he fell down from the terrace of his hostel building in Jammu University complex, officials said on Wednesday. Vishal Bhardwaj, also known as Bunny who appeared in the final examination during the day, was found unconscious on Tuesday night by some students on the rear […]
Apni Party organises Shikara rally at Dal Lake to revive tourism in JK
Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) Apni Party on Wednesday organised a Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to send a message to the people of the country that Kashmir was eagerly waiting for them and was as safe as any other part of the country. Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said houseboat and shikarawalas, […]
Fire damages several residential structures at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jun 18: At least thirteen residential structures were damaged in a massive fire incident that broke out late Tuesday night at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar. An official from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) said that the fire call was received at 10:35 PM and the first emergency unit turned out just a […]
PM Modi calls Prez Trump, makes clear Operation Sindoor was ‘paused’ following request from Pakistan
Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the US. In a 35-minute phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Modi briefed […]
