Bandipora man injured in Khonmoh cement factory fire succumbs
Srinagar, June 21: A labourer who sustained critical burn injuries in a fire at a cement factory in the Khonmoh area on the outskirts of Srinagar earlier this week died on Sunday, officials said. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Arin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, was among seven labourers injured when a fire broke […]
Yoga India’s gift to humanity, says LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, June 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Sunday said yoga is India’s gift to humanity and has emerged as a global movement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the observance of International Yoga Day at the United Nations. Addressing a Yoga Day event at the Municipal Park […]
Yoga can pave way for world peace, it must be embraced across all ages: Modi
Kolkata, Jun 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advocated the utility of yoga in not only boosting personal health but also acting as a catalysing agent in opening up the path for world peace. Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the Red Road in […]
Historic Naranag temple reopens following security review
Srinagar, June 20: The administration has decided to reopen the historic Naranag Temple in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district for devotees and tourists following a comprehensive security review. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said the decision was taken after a thorough assessment of the security situation. “After thorough security review, […]
India always spread peace in world: President
RAIRANGPUR (ODISHA), Jun 20 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India has always spread peace in the world because issues can only be resolved through mutual discussion, not war. “Whenever the world reeled under war-like conflicts and uncertainties, India spread the message of peace… Issues can be resolved through mutual discussion, not through war,” […]
Ladakh groups call for shutdown, citing ‘mistrust’ with Centre over May 22 meeting minutes
LEH, June 20 (PTI): The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Saturday called for a Ladakh-wide shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of failing to incorporate key decisions taken during last month’s meeting on the Union Territory’s political and constitutional future in the official minutes. Addressing a joint press […]
J&K Police named among best performers in Passport Seva for 2025-26
New Delhi, June 19: J&K Police has been adjudged one of the Best Performers in Passport Seva for 2025-26, securing its second consecutive recognition in the category. The force received the Institutional Performance Award for State Police during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and Regional Passport Officers’ Conference held from June 17-19 at Sushma Swaraj […]
Inquiry finds patients with normal hearts underwent cardiac surgery; doctor under lens
SRINAGAR, June 20 (PTI): Nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients who underwent advanced cardiac surgical procedures did not even require them, a departmental inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities at the Anantnag Government Medical College has revealed. The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department further revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation and […]
Undertrial inmate dies in Anantnag after reporting illness
Srinagar, Jun 20 (PTI) An undertrial prisoner, lodged in the district Jail in Anantnag, died at a hospital after complaining of illness, officials said on Saturday. He was identified as Suneel Kumar, a resident of Jalandhar’ Gandhi Camp, who was an accused in an NDPS case. He complained of illness during the night, officials said. […]
Kashmir drew scholars from across Asia, shared knowledge with Arab world: LG Sinha
Srinagar, June 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Kashmir was once among Asia’s foremost centres of learning, attracting scholars from Afghanistan, Central Asia and other regions, while Sanskrit texts preserved and studied in the Valley were translated into Arabic and carried India’s intellectual traditions far beyond its borders. Addressing the inaugural session of […]