Thousands converge at Tulmulla Shrine to participate in Kheer Bhawani Mela
Ganderbal, June 22: Thousands of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir and various parts of the country on Monday gathered at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, to participate in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. Devotees began arriving at the shrine from the early hours of […]
Father son duo killed in road mishap in Uri, Baramulla
Srinagar June 21: A father and son died after their car plunged into the River Jhelum in Uri on Sunday, officials said on Sunday. The vehicle, an Alto K10 bearing registration number JK05Q 4298, met with an accident in the area. The son, identified as Syed Imtiyaz Hussain, son of Syed Ahmad Shah and aged […]
Boy drowns while bathing in Doodhganga River in Budgam
Srinagar, June 21: A 15-year-old boy drowned while bathing in the Doodhganga River in the Manchowa area of Budgam district on Sunday. Officials said that the boy had gone to the river with two other boys when he reportedly slipped into deeper waters and disappeared. Preliminary reports suggest he did not know how to swim.The […]
Police arrests seven drug peddlers
JAMMU, June 21 (PTI): Police have arrested seven drug peddlers and recovered over 38 grams of heroin in separate operations across Samba, Kathua and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted an SUV at Barian-Supwal along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in Samba district and seized […]
Yoga nourishes holistic well-being, energises mind, body and soul: Amit Shah
AHMEDABAD, Jun 21 (PTI): Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to humankind, nourishing holistic well-being, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday as he performed exercises at an event to mark the International Day of Yoga in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the state-level yoga event at Mansa town in Gandhinagar district.
Military personnel join celebrations across India to mark International Yoga Day
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) From high-altitude mountains to parade grounds in the plains, a large number of armed forces personnel took part in yoga sessions across the country to mark International Day of Yoga on Sunday. All military commands of the three services — the Army, Navy and the Air Force — have been […]
Yoga guides people in achieving holistic health: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jun 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday led the yoga day celebrations here and noted that it was helpful in maintaining both physical and mental health. Addressing the gathering at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake here, he said it guides us toward a more holistic realm of […]
Outsourcing model PDP’s brainchild, NC not responsible: J&K minister Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, June 21: Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday pushed back against opposition criticism over outsourcing of government jobs, asserting that the model was introduced by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and not the National Conference (NC)-led administration. Responding to allegations of backdoor appointments, minister Itoo said the current government cannot be held […]
NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) As 22 lakh students get set to appear for the NEET re-exam, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday urged them to appear for it fearlessly and free of anxiety. Pradhan said he has complete faith in the National Testing Agency (NTA), state governments, district administrations, the education fraternity and […]
President Murmu leads Yoga Day celebrations in MP; mass sessions held
Jabalpur, Jun 21 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu led the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, performing asanas at the state-level event in Jabalpur. Across the state, thousands of people participated in mass yoga sessions organised to mark the occasion. Murmu, accompanied by MP Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, […]