Security forces recover IED in Baramulla
Srinagar, Jan 20 (PTI) Security forces on Tuesday averted a tragedy with the timely detection of an improvised explosive device on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, officials said. The IED was planted by suspected terrorists by the roadside at Takiya Tapper in the Pattani area of Baramulla district, officials added. They said the IED was detected by […]
UN has coexisted alongside global organisations: UN spokesperson on Trump’s Board of Peace
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 20 (PTI): With US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza being seen as a rival, a United Nations spokesperson said the world body has “coexisted” alongside various global institutions and would wait to see “what sort of relationship” it has with the US-led initiative. “The UN has coexisted alongside any […]
Cold conditions increase across Kashmir as minimum temp dips
Srinagar, Jan 20: Minimum temperatures across Kashmir dipped below the freezing point at most places on Tuesday, with Sonamarg recording the lowest at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius, according to data. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, while the temperature at Srinagar airport settled at minus 4.4 degrees. Gulmarg and Pulwama both registered […]
CM to kickstart pre-budget meetings with 24 departments
Jammu, Jan 20: Ahead of the beginning of the budget session of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will begin chairing pre-budget consultations with different administrative departments from Tuesday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Finance Minister of J&K, will hold pre-budget consultations with various departments starting today. According to the itinerary […]
Mobile phone makers seek tax exemption on capital goods, display components
NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (PTI): Mobile phone firms have sought a customs duty reduction on mobile parts like microphones, printed circuit boards, and wearables, as well as tariff correction on capital goods and other components, to lower the handset production cost, industry body ICEA said in its budget recommendations. The mobile phone makers’ body has […]
Lt Guv lays foundation stone for private Hospital in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JAN 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in Srinagar. This will be 180-bedded super speciality hospital and boost medical infrastructure and enhance healthcare services for Srinagar city and nearby Districts. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the Meerz Group and […]
Search for Gandbal boat tragedy victim ends, body recovered from Jhelum
Srinagar, Jan 19: The body of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, one of the victims of 2024 Gandbal boat tragedy, was recovered from the Jhelum river on Monday, bringing an end to the prolonged search operation, locals said. Locals from the area said that the missing man, whose body had remained untraced since the tragedy, was found […]
CM Omar meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses various matters concerning JK
Srinagar, Jan 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss various matters concerning the Union Territory. In a post on X, the office of the Chief Minister said that Omar Abdullah met the Home Minister in New Delhi today. It said the Chief Minister discussed […]
All arrangements in place for Republic Day celebrations: Div Com
Srinagar, Jan 19: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday said that all arrangements have been completed by the administration for smooth Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar. Speaking to reporters here, Anshul Garg, said that children are excited to take part in cultural programmes, and rehearsals have already begun at the Bakhshi stadium. He said […]
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes, emphasising their rightful place in the Valley. However, he expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside […]