Woman sets herself ablaze in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, hospitalised
Srinagar, Apr 15: A woman allegedly set herself abalze at Partap Park in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, the woman was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. The motive behind the incident was not immediately known. Police have taken cognisance […]
CM Abdullah unveils renovated War Memorial at Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry centre
SRINAGAR, Apr 15 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday unveiled the renovated War Memorial at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) centre here. The renovated war memorial of the JAKLI Regiment at Rangreth near the Old Airfield Srinagar was unveiled on the regiment’s 78th Raising Day. “I am thankful to the regiment for […]
Handicraft industry must introspect on its inaction: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar, Apr 15: Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday asked the handicraft industry to introspect on its own inaction, saying he had previously urged it to take necessary steps. “Times have changed. The system of marketing has changed. Today, a lot of people want the convenience of shopping,” Wani said at […]
Amarnath yatra registration begins in Jammu; pilgrims flock in large numbers
JAMMU, Apr 15 (PTI): The registration for the annual Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas began on Wednesday, with a large number of devotees thronging counters set up here for the pilgrimage. The advance registration is open in both online and offline modes. The 57-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks — the traditional […]
Tourism boost, craft revival key focus for J-K govt: CM Omar
Srinagar, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government is working to boost tourism and revive traditional crafts while also preparing a new industrial incentive policy to address gaps in investment and implementation. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, CM said the tourism season had begun with the opening of […]
Expanding permanent category with veto critical to real reform of UNSC: India
United Nations, Apr 15 (PTI) India has asserted that any reform of the United Nations Security Council not accompanied by expansion in the permanent category with veto would perpetuate existing imbalance and inequities in the UN organ. Addressing the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reforms on Tuesday, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN […]
Iran war ‘close to over,’ says Trump
Washington, Apr 15 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran is “close to over,” asserting that if he pulled up stakes right now, it would take Tehran 20 years to rebuild the country. The president’s comments come hours after the US Central Command said it has successfully blocked all traffic […]
Baisakhi celebrated across Kashmir, Sikh devotees offer prayers at gurdwaras
Srinagar, Apr 14 (PTI) Baisakhi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Kashmir on Tuesday, with the devotees thronging different gurdwaras to offer prayers. The main function was held at Gurdwara Chati Padshahi in the Rainawari area of the city, which was attended by a huge number of Sikh devotees. Senior officers of police […]
Couple from Madhya Pradesh killed in road accident in Jammu
Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) A motorcycle collided with a truck near Jammu here on Tuesday, killing a couple and injuring their 12-year-old son, officials said. Bal Krishan (45) and his wife Anita (40), natives of Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur, along with their son were travelling on a motorcycle when they were hit by a truck at […]
Lieutenant Governor attended upgradation ceremony of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at GMC Jammu
JAMMU, APR 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the ceremony marking the upgradation of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at Government Medical College Jammu. The community kitchen is run by Sewa Bharti and supported by J&K Bank along with other donors. The Lieutenant Governor lauded the noble initiative and partook in a meal at Apna Bhojanalaya. […]