Protests in Jammu against killing of civilians in PoK
JAMMU, Jun 13 (PTI): People displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) held protests in Jammu on Saturday against the killing of civilians in PoK and urged the Centre to expose Pakistan’s actions before the international community. The demonstrators, who included members of the BJP PoJK Refugee Cell and activists of SOS International, a registered body of […]
Sakina Itoo visits SHMS Hospital, enquires about well-being of injured students of Budgam road accident
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today early morning visited SMHS Hospital here to enquire about the health condition of two school children who sustained injuries in a road accident at Negoo Brenwar Budgam. The Minister arrived at the hospital in the early hours and met […]
Jammu Airport records major infrastructure, capacity expansion in past 12 yrs: Director
JAMMU, Jun 13 (PTI): Jammu Airport has witnessed significant growth and modernisation over the past decade, with major upgrades in passenger handling, runway infrastructure, cargo facilities, security systems and air connectivity, its director Devender Yadav said on Saturday. He said the new terminal building is about 60 per cent complete and is targeted for commissioning […]
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth to be next Army Chief
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will be the next Chief of the Army Staff, the defence ministry announced on Saturday. Lt Gen Seth, currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army, will take charge of the top position on June 30 when the incumbent Gen Upendra Dwivedi retires. The senior military […]
5 IAF personnel killed in crash of AN-32 transport plane in Assam
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Five personnel of the Indian Air Force were killed when a Russian-origin AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday. The aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie at around 10 am, the IAF said. “The Indian Air Force (IAF) deeply regrets the loss of five personnel […]
Time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reclaim their place in JK’s future: LG Sinha
Srinagar, June 13: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the community’s journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination. Addressing the […]
Emerging tech has altered definition of warfare: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, Jun 13 (PTI) Asserting that new recruits to the armed forces must be mentally prepared for the evolving nature of modern conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said major powers no longer hold an edge on the battlefield as even smaller forces can inflict significant damage using specialised tactics. Addressing the Combined Graduation […]
Landslide blocks Jammu-Poonch Highway
Jammu, June 13: The Jammu-Poonch highway was blocked near the Lassana area of Surankote on Saturday following a heavy landslide, bringing traffic on the route to a standstill. Officials said that traffic was halted this morning near the Lassana area after massive landslide hit the highway. Authorities are working to clear the debris. Traffic movement […]
NDA govt strongly working towards youth-led development: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jun 13 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the NDA government is strongly working towards youth-led development and one of the “defining features of the last 12 years” has been Indian youth’s confidence in pursuing their aspirations. Modi also said India’s youth are making their mark across various sectors, from science […]
Villagers nab PoK youth in Kupwara, hand him over to authorities
Srinagar, Jun 13 (PTI) A 19-year-old youth from Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was nabbed by villagers in the Karnah area of Kupwara district on Friday evening and handed over to authorities, officials said. Ashraf Khan, a resident of Muzaffarabad, was caught by villagers at Mari in Karnah area of Kupwara district after crossing the […]