J&K H&UDD receives SKOCH National Awards for digital governance initiatives
SRINAGAR, JUNE 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) has achieved a significant milestone in the field of digital governance by securing two prestigious SKOCH National Awards, Gold and Silver, for its innovative and citizen-centric digital transformation initiatives. Both projects were conceptualized and initiated under the visionary directions and continuous guidance […]
High footfall for Kheer Bhawani mela shows there is atmosphere of peace in J&K: BJP
Tulmulla (J&K), Jun 22 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Monday said the high number of devotees for the annual Kheer Bhawani mela in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district shows that there is an atmosphere of peace in the Union Territory. Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits from various parts of the country […]
Parliament Panel’s J&K visit focused on China, Pak, passport issues: Shashi Tharoor
Jammu, June 22: Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, on Monday said the committee’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir is strictly focused on issues related to India-Pakistan, Chino-Indian relations and the functioning of passport offices, ruling out any review of the prevailing situation in the Valley. Speaking to reporters Tharoor […]
Soldier commits suicide in Jammu
JAMMU, June 22 (PTI): A soldier allegedly committed suicide inside a camp here early Monday, officials said. Lance Naik Abhijeet Nandan was found hanging in his room at the Nagrota camp on the outskirts of Jammu, the officials said. They said a police party visited the scene and shifted the body to hospital for postmortem.
Congress probe panel visits Kashmir Valley, meets top leaders and MLAs
Srinagar, June 22: The Congress enquiry committee is currently in the Kashmir Valley to gather feedback from party leaders regarding indiscipline and anti-party activities, sources disclosed. Sources said that the team, which arrived in Srinagar on Saturday, has met several leaders in Srinagar over the past two days. The team met Pradesh Congress Committee president […]
Elaborate arrangements in place for pilgrims visiting Kheer Bhawani: Div Com
Ganderbal, June 22: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday extended greetings to devotees on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami and said elaborate arrangements have been put in place for pilgrims visiting Kheer Bhawani temples across Kashmir. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Kheer Bhawani temple, Garg said the festival is being celebrated […]
LG Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple
Ganderbal, June 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid obeisance at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. An official said that LG Sinha offered prayers for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people and sought blessings at the shrine. Thousands of devotees […]
Man dies of electric shock in Rainawari area of Srinagar
Srinagar, June 22: A 35-year-old man from the Rainawari area of Srinagar succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Monday after suffering an electric shock at his residence late Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that the man received an electric shock while carrying out household work at his home. He was immediately […]
Stock markets rebound in early trade on drop in crude oil prices, supportive global cues
Mumbai, June 22 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday following a decline in crude oil prices and supportive global cues. Fresh foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chips Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank also added to markets’ optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 407.12 points to 77,210.02 […]
NTA dismisses video claiming paper leak as ‘fake’, says NEET re-exam successfully held
New Delhi, June 22 (PTI) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has termed as fake a video being circulated on social media claiming that the NEET-UG 2026 paper was leaked. In a statement on X, the agency said the exam was conducted successfully under comprehensive security and surveillance. “NTA’s attention has been drawn to a fabricated […]