Chinar Corps Commander reviews security in Valley ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of Army’s Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Prashant Shrivastava on Wednesday reviewed the security and operational preparedness of soldiers in Kashmir Valley. “Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security apparatus and operational preparedness in North and South Kashmir, emphasising upon the necessity of persistent vigilance,” the Srinagar-based strategic corps […]
Committee on Petitions holds first meeting in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUN 18: The Committee on Petitions, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, today held its first meeting at the Assembly complex, Srinagar. The meeting was presided over by the Committee Chairman, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah which was attended by the members including Mushtaq Guroo, Salman Sagar, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, Mian Mehar Ali, Vijay Kumar and […]
Law student falls to death from hostel terrace in Jammu
Jammu, Jun 18 (PTI) A 25-year-old law student died after he fell down from the terrace of his hostel building in Jammu University complex, officials said on Wednesday. Vishal Bhardwaj, also known as Bunny who appeared in the final examination during the day, was found unconscious on Tuesday night by some students on the rear […]
Apni Party organises Shikara rally at Dal Lake to revive tourism in JK
Srinagar, Jun 18 (PTI) Apni Party on Wednesday organised a Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to send a message to the people of the country that Kashmir was eagerly waiting for them and was as safe as any other part of the country. Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said houseboat and shikarawalas, […]
Fire damages several residential structures at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jun 18: At least thirteen residential structures were damaged in a massive fire incident that broke out late Tuesday night at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh in Srinagar. An official from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) said that the fire call was received at 10:35 PM and the first emergency unit turned out just a […]
PM Modi calls Prez Trump, makes clear Operation Sindoor was ‘paused’ following request from Pakistan
Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the US. In a 35-minute phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Modi briefed […]
Inclusive development key to India becoming global power: Jitendra Singh
Kohima, Jun 18 (PTI) Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said inclusive development is the key to India becoming a global power. Launching the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Tuesday, he urged the local youth to explore technology-driven agriculture as a potential career path. The event, held […]
PM Modi leaves for Croatia after concluding ‘productive’ Canada visit
Kananaskis (Canada), Jun 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Croatia, the third and final stop of his three-nation tour, after concluding his “productive” visit to Canada where he attended the G7 Summit. “Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed […]
Army officer posted in Rajouri dies in Delhi hospital
Jammu, Jun 18 (PTI) A Colonel, posted in Rajouri district , died due to “medical reasons” at a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday, the army said. Colonel Somnath Mishra, Commanding Officer of 63 Rashtriya Rifles, was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Delhi after he suffered critical injuries in a road accident last month, […]
Hajj 2025: First batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returns to Srinagar from Jeddah
Srinagar, Jun 17: The first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returned to Srinagar from Jeddah this evening, officials said, adding that the flight landed at the Srinagar airport at around 9:15 pm. Dr Shujaat Qureshi, Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, said that all necessary arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and welcoming return for […]