Vehicular traffic restored on Mughal Road after week-long closure due to snowfall
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 12 (PTI): The historic Mughal Road, connecting Rajouri and Poonch districts with the Kashmir Valley, was reopened for normal traffic on Monday after remaining closed for a week due to heavy snowfall, officials said. They said the road was initially reopened partially on Sunday night, allowing only those vehicles which were stranded on […]
Air India flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (PTI): An Air India flight from the national capital to Vijayawada was diverted to Jaipur due to a medical emergency on Monday morning, according to a source. The source said an elderly passenger became unwell onboard the flight AI2517 following which the flight was diverted to Jaipur where the passenger was […]
Night temperatures rise in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 12 (PTI) Kashmir received some respite from intense cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures rose by a couple of degrees, even as they remained below the freezing point, officials said on Monday. The sub-zero temperatures and clear skies resulted in freezing of parts of the Dal Lake and other water bodies in the […]
No country more essential than India: US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor
New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) No country is as essential as India for Washington and both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Monday. Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences in the end, he said in his arrival speech while referring to the […]
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, […]