Trump, Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz fully open
Dubai, Apr 17 (AP) US President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold. The truce offered a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and could clear one major obstacle […]
LPG bookings edge toward normal as summer season eases demand
NEW DELHI, Apr 17 (PTI): Cooking gas LPG demand is inching towards normalcy as domestic supplies increased as onset of summer chips away demand, a senior official said on Friday. With the war in West Asia disrupting global energy supplies, cooking gas availability in India, too, was impacted. Following this, the government prioritised supplies to […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets delegations, assures time-bound redressal of public issues
JAMMU, APR 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising several issues concerning them for redressal. Former minister and legislator Abdul Majid Wani, and former legislator Chaman Lal from Ramban, highlighted key concerns pertaining to their respective areas. A delegation from the Indian Institute of Architects, J&K Chapter, led […]
JK admin bans inflammatory social media content for 60 days, warns strict action
JAMMU, Apr 17 (PTI): The administration on Thursday imposed a blanket prohibition on posting or sharing communally sensitive and inflammatory content on social media platforms across Jammu district for a period of 60 days, citing threats to public order and communal harmony. It pointed out that social media platforms have been increasingly misused to spread […]
Lt Guv flags off Shobha Yatra to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti in Jammu
JAMMU, APR 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jammu, to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti. The procession was organized by the Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, celebrating the life and teachings of Bhagwan Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor paid […]
Over 21 kg of poppy seized in Kathua, one booked
Jammu, Apr 17 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized over 21.68 kg of illegally cultivated opium (poppy) plants and booked one person in connection with the case in Kathua district, officials said. Acting on specific information about the illicit cultivation of poppy in the Pallan area of Billawar, a police team launched an operation […]
Bandipora-Gurez road closed after fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Apr 17: The 85-km Bandipora-Gurez road was closed on Friday following fresh snowfall at Razdan Top, officials said. An official said that the vehicular movement on the strategic road connecting Bandipora with the remote Gurez Valley was suspended as a precautionary measure after snowfall made the high-altitude Razdan Pass slippery and unsafe for traffic. […]
Women Reservation Act 2023 comes into force ahead of voting to its amendment in LS
New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday to operationalise the proposed amendment being discussed in Parliament. An official explained that bringing the law into force was essential as its proposed amendment will not have come into effect […]
MeT predicts rain, gusty winds in J&K till April 19
Srinagar, Apr 17: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Jammu and Kashmir in the past 12 hours, while light snowfall was recorded in the upper reaches of the valley, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. Director Metrological department Srinagar Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy with intermittent […]
10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Beirut, Apr 17 (AP) A 10-day ceasefire began in Lebanon which could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. However, […]