ISRO’s PSLV-C62 lifts off with earth observation satellite, 14 other payloads
SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH), Jan 12 (PTI: ISRO’s trusted workhorse PSLV lifted off from the spaceport here on Monday, carrying an earth observation satellite along with 14 other commercial payloads for both domestic and overseas customers. Marking the first launch of the year, the mission is part of the contract secured by NewSpace India Ltd, the […]
BSF constable dies after fire guts barrack in Bandipora
Bandipora, Jan 12: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable died after a fire broke out in a barrack of the 62nd Battalion camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district late last night, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred in the Madar area of Bandipora, where a fire engulfed the barrack, completely gutting the […]
CM Omar interacts with students of India Trek initiative
SRINAGAR, Jan 12 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday interacted with participants of The India Trek, an initiative of students from top international universities. The India Trek is a student-led international journey bringing together participants from Harvard, MIT and other top global universities to explore India’s diversity and ideas, aimed at […]
CM Omar Abdullah unveils Handicrafts & Handloom Department’s Calendar 2026
Srinagar, Jan 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s Calendar 2026, a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. The calendar beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Valley’s artistic heritage, highlighting the skill, dedication and commitment of the region’s artisans — the true custodians of Kashmir’s cultural legacy. […]
IIT Jammu partners with Skill-Lync to launch certificate courses in future mobility engineering
JAMMU/CHENNAI, Jan 11 (PTI): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has entered has partnered with Skill-Lync to offer certificate courses in future mobility engineering, aimed at addressing the rapid transformation underway in India’s automotive sector. Under the partnership, Skill-Lync, which entered into joint venture The Institute Incubation and Innovation Council of IIT, will introduce […]
Two years after Gandbal boat tragedy, locals spot human foot in River Jhelum
Srinagar, Jan 11: Nearly two years after the Gandbal Srinagar boat tragedy that claimed eight lives, hope has resurfaced in the grief-stricken community after locals spotted what appeared to be ‘a human foot emerging from sand near the Jhelum riverbank’ on Sunday. The discovery was made by residents engaged in sand collection along the river, […]
Kashmir in grip of cold wave, Shopian coldest place at minus 8.6 degrees Celsius
SRINAGAR, Jan 11 (PTI): Cold wave conditions in Kashmir intensified as minimum temperature settled several degrees below freezing point, officials said on Sunday. The sub-zero temperature and clear skies resulted in the freezing of parts of the Dal Lake and other water bodies. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday […]
Three SIM-less phones recovered from inmate at Jammu’s Kot Bhalwal jail
Jammu, Jan 11 (PTI) Three Mobile phones without SIM cards were recovered from an inmate lodged in the high-security central jail here, officials said. The recovery of cellphones from the luggage of Rohit Kumar alias ‘Makhan’, a resident of R S Pura, who was arrested last year on the charges of drug peddling, was made […]
Kashmiri man detained over ‘attempt’ to offer namaz at Ayodhya Ram Mandir complex
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 10 (PTI) A 55-year-old man from Kashmir, said to be mentally ill, was detained here on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex and raised slogans when stopped, officials said. According to Superintendent of Police (Security) Balramchari Dubey, the man has been identified as Ahmed Sheikh, […]
‘Suspicious’ pigeon caught near Pakistan border in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 10 (PTI) A suspicious pigeon was caught from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said. The pale grey pigeon with two black bars on each wing is carrying red and yellow rings in legs inscribed with ‘Rehmat Sarkar’ and ‘Rizwan 2025’ followed […]