Inclusive development key to India becoming global power: Jitendra Singh
Kohima, Jun 18 (PTI) Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said inclusive development is the key to India becoming a global power. Launching the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Tuesday, he urged the local youth to explore technology-driven agriculture as a potential career path. The event, held […]
PM Modi leaves for Croatia after concluding ‘productive’ Canada visit
Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Croatia, the third and final stop of his three-nation tour, after concluding his “productive” visit to Canada where he attended the G7 Summit. “Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed […]
Army officer posted in Rajouri dies in Delhi hospital
Jammu, Jun 18 (PTI) A Colonel, posted in Rajouri district , died due to “medical reasons” at a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday, the army said. Colonel Somnath Mishra, Commanding Officer of 63 Rashtriya Rifles, was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Delhi after he suffered critical injuries in a road accident last month, […]
Hajj 2025: First batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returns to Srinagar from Jeddah
Srinagar, Jun 17: The first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returned to Srinagar from Jeddah this evening, officials said, adding that the flight landed at the Srinagar airport at around 9:15 pm. Dr Shujaat Qureshi, Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, said that all necessary arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and welcoming return for […]
Ahmedabad plane crash: 163 victims identified, 124 bodies handed over to kin
AHMEDABAD, Jun 17 (PTI): Five days after an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 163 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 124 bodies handed over to their families, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies […]
Four inter-state drug peddlers held with contraband substance in Jammu
Jammu, Jun 17 (PTI) Four inter-state drug peddlers including a juvenile were arrested along with narcotic substances in three districts of the Jammu region on Tuesday, police said. The raids took place in Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts. Amarish Kumar, a resident of Piparpanti Koila Khagaria in Bihar, was nabbed after 1.6 kg of ganja […]
Committee on Public Undertakings holds meeting in Sgr
SRINAGAR, JUN 17: The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened an introductory-cum-review meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman, Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by the members including Ali Mohammad Dar, Baldev Raj Sharma, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Ranbir Singh Pathania, Showkat […]
CM Omar Abdullah calls for joint efforts to restore, revive J&K Tourism
SRINAGAR, JUN 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held an interactive session with a visiting delegation of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and acknowledged their continued interest and efforts in promoting Jammu and Kashmir as a premier tourist destination. The interaction was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner […]
Parks at tourist destinations including some in Pahalgam, reopened
SRINAGAR, Jun 17 (PTI): Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by the tourists and local visitors alike who thronged the parks at several […]
Iran Israel Conflict: Evacuation process of Indian students begins
Srinagar, Jun 17: Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, at least 110 medical students of India studying in Iran are being evacuated from the country. National Convenor of Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) Nasir Khuehami said that “Approximately 110 Indian students from Urmia Medical University have safely crossed the border into Armenia.” “We […]
