PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 12,850 cr, extends Ayushman Bharat for all over 70 yrs
New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and extended his government’s flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. The major push in the health sector was unveiled on the occasion of the ninth Ayurveda Day […]
Army steps up surveillance along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Oct 29 (PTI): In the wake of a string of terror attacks, the Indian Army, armed with advanced surveillance equipment and weapons, has intensified vigilance and patrolling in the dense forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, officials said Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two […]
Man killed, another injured as car collides with tanker in Sonamarg
Srinagar, Oct 29: A man died and another was injured after a vehicle they were travelling in collided with a tanker in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district Tuesday morning, officials said. An official said that the car was on way to Kargil when it collided with the tanker near truck yard in Sonamarg. […]
Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army convoy
JAMMU, Oct 29 (PTI): Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said. One of the three terrorists […]
Higher reaches in north Kashmir receive snowfall
Srinagar, Oct 29): Kashmir Valley’s higher altitudes, including Bandipora’s Kilshay top, received a fresh layer of snow today, as forecast by the Meteorological (MeT) Department. Light snowfall was also reported across several hilly areas in North Kashmir including Gulmarag hills, nudging locals to bring out their winter attire as temperatures drop. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director […]
Man killed after being hit by train in central Kashmir’s Budgam
Srinagar, Oct 29: A man was killed on Tuesday after he was hit by a running train in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Officials said that a man was killed on spot after being hit by a running train between Budgam and Mazhoom. His identity is being ascertained. Meanwhile, local police has rushed to the spot […]
Sardar Patel deprived of Bharat Ratna for long, efforts made to erase his legacy: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that efforts were made to erase and undermine Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy and he was deprived of Bharat Ratna for a long time. Flagging off a ‘Run for Unity’, ahead of the birth anniversary of Patel, he said it was due to […]
Terrorist gunned down in Jammu, two killed so far in ongoing operation
JAMMU, Oct 29 (PTI): A terrorist hiding in a village in the Akhnoor sector of the Jammu region was killed during a fresh gunfight that erupted on Tuesday morning as security forces launched their final assault against terrorists holed up in the area, officials said. So far, two terrorists have been killed and efforts are […]
DSEK proposes change in school timing in Kashmir from Nov 1
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Directorate Of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has sought change in school timings in the Valley from next month. In a letter to Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department, the DSEK has proposed change in the timing in tune with the past practice and considering the decline in temperature. As per […]
Govt announces holiday on Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din (RA) in Kashmir on Wednesday
Srinagar, Oct 28: The government on Monday announced provincial holiday on account of Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din (RA) in Kashmir Valley on October 28. “In continuation of Government Order No. 1582-JK(GAD) of 2023 dated 11.12.2023, it is hereby ordered that Provincial holiday, on account of Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib (Kashmir Province only) shall now […]
