Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets delegations at Raabita
SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth development, heritage conservation, and the promotion of art and culture in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, called on the […]
Operation Sheruwali: Fire assault launched on suspected hideouts in Rajouri
JAMMU, May 26 (PTI): Security forces on Tuesday launched a fire assault on specific hideouts and inducted additional troops as the operation to track down terrorists believed to be hiding in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district entered the fourth day, officials said. The assault was launched on suspected hideouts in the […]
Schools in Kashmir to remain closed till Friday on Eid-Ul-Adha eve
Srinagar, May 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced that all schools in Kashmir region will remain closed from Wednesday to Friday on account of Eid-ul-Adha. Education Minister Sakina Itoo stated that schools will observe a three-day holiday for the occasion. In the meantime, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order […]
Gulmarg Gondola snag: Ropeway to remain closed for two days, say officials
Srinagar, May 25: The Gulmarg Gondola service in the famed winter tourist destination will remain suspended for two days for technical maintenance following a major disruption that left hundreds of tourists stranded mid-air for several hours on Monday, officials said. Managing Director of the Cable Car Corporation, Syed Qamar Sajjad, confirmed the development and said […]
CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg
NEW DELHI, May 26 (PTI): CNG price in the national capital was hiked by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday, the fourth increase in less than two weeks. CNG will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd. This is the fourth such increase since May 15, taking the cumulative hike to […]
Gulmarg Gondola rescue: DGP announces commendation awards
Srinagar, May 26: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday announced commendation awards for police and rescue personnel involved in the successful operation to evacuate tourists stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Around 320 tourists were rescued after a joint operation by the police, […]
US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites
Washington, May 26 (AP) The US military said it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”. The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the […]
Gulmarg Gondola Scare Ends, around 400 Tourists Rescued Mid-Air as Dy CM also visits site
Srinagar, May 25: A rescue operation launched after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service on Monday concluded successfully, with all stranded tourists evacuated safely, officials said. Officials said that around 400 tourists were stranded mid-air after the cable car service developed a technical fault, forcing suspension of operations at the famous ski resort […]
Ladakh unveils portal to ease delivery of services to citizens, enterprises
LEH/JAMMU, May 25 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday launched an integrated ‘ease-of-doing business’ portal for Ladakh, describing it as a major step towards strengthening digital governance, improving service delivery and creating a business-friendly ecosystem in the Union Territory. The portal – https://eodb.ladakh.gov.in – is aimed at simplifying access to government services by […]
Lt Guv visits sacred Hazratbal Shrine
SRINAGAR, MAY 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine to review the preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha. He was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz ul Haq, Chief Imam Hazratbal Shrine; Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Rajiv Omprakashn, DIG CKR; Dr. […]