No change in statehood protest plan, will remind PM of his commitment: CM Omar
Srinagar, June 15 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir government’s plan to push for restoration of statehood remains unchanged, saying that National Conference leaders will visit Delhi during the Monsoon Session to remind the Centre of its commitment. “There is no change in our plan. We will raise the […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurates Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva programme here at Civil Secretariat, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting early detection and awareness of breast cancer among women. The initiative, launched by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in collaboration with India Turns Pink (ITP), […]
Three drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Doda, Samba districts
JAMMU, Jun 15 (PTI): Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with different quantities of heroin in Doda and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. A police team intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint in Doda town and subjected its two occupants to frisking, leading to the recovery of 53 grams […]
Peace deal between Iran and US reached; to be signed on Jun 19
Washington/Islamabad, Jun 15 (PTI) President Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have finalised a deal to end their 107-day war, which triggered a global energy crisis. The peace agreement is scheduled to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, according to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic […]
KP conclave adopts ‘Praagaash Resolution’, seeks dignified return to Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 15 Seven leading Kashmiri Pandit organisations from India and abroad have adopted the “Praagaash Resolution”, outlining a roadmap for justice, rehabilitation, cultural preservation and the dignified return of the community to Kashmir. The resolution was adopted at the conclusion of the first community-led Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conclave, titled Praagaash – […]
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
Islamabad, Jun 15 (AP) The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Iran exchanged fire […]
Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, Jun 15 (PTI) With the annual 57-day Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, several sadhus and spiritual seekers have begun arriving and staying at the Ram Mandir in the old city, a major transit centre before they embark on the pilgrimage. Weeks before the official start of the yatra, the temple has […]
Deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall
Bangkok, Jun 15 (AP) Share prices soared Monday in Asia after a deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul gained more than 5% early Monday. Oil prices fell more than $3 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 was up 1% and […]
UN chief welcomes announcement of peace deal between US and Iran
United Nations, Jun 15 (PTI) UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary General Guterres on Sunday described it as a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the […]
Minister Satish Sharma visits Pahalgam, interacts with tourists, transporters
PAHALGAM, JUNE 14: Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Transport, Information Technology, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Science & Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today visited the renowned tourist destination of Pahalgam and interacted with the tourists, local stakeholders and transporters to assess the tourism and public service ecosystem in the area. During […]