JK Congress Chief Tariq Karra questions security withdrawal, cites risks to political leaders
Srinagar, Mar 28: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday criticised the withdrawal of security cover for political leaders, warning of potential risks. The J&K Congress chief questioned whether authorities were “waiting for another Pahalgam tragedy” before taking corrective steps, and said past incidents had shown that reducing security could […]
Avalanche-hit Srinagar–Leh Highway shut
SRINAGAR, Mar 28 (PTI): Avalanche-struck Srinagar–Leh National Highway was closed for traffic on Saturday as authorities cleared snow. Seven people were killed and several vehicles were buried in an avalanche on Friday at the Zojila Pass. A ten-year-old child was among those killed.
India confronting West Asia crisis with full strength: PM Modi
NOIDA, Mar 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is confronting the challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia with full strength. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, the Prime Minister asserted that the country is taking all necessary steps to safeguard its […]
BJP MLAs condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 28: Legislators across party lines condemned the attack on National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members also strongly voicing concern in the Assembly. During the discussion, BJP MLAs described Dr. Abdullah as a tall and universally respected leader, terming the incident as a possible security lapse. Speaking in […]
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi due to engine failure
Mumbai, Mar 28 (PTI) A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam, carrying 160 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to an engine failure, according to sources. “Full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 10.39 for IndiGo Visakhapatnam-Delhi flight 6E 579 due to one […]
MeT predicts rain, snow across J&K till March 30: MET
Srinagar, Mar 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, issuing an advisory for farmers and travellers. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening with intermittent […]
Attack on Farooq Abdullah should be condemned in Assembly: Parra
Jammu, Mar 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Saturday called for condemning the recent attack on Farooq Abdullah, saying no individual should be left vulnerable. Raising the issue in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, MLA Parra said there should be a consensus that political leaders and citizens must not face […]
Drug De‑addiction Bill set to be introduced in J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Mar 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced that it will try to introduce a bill on drug de‑addiction during the ongoing Budget Session. Responding to queries raised by MLAs, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo, said the bill is ready and efforts are being made to table it […]
India only country with no increase in petrol, diesel prices, says Amit Shah
New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Emphasising that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders or fuel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India has managed to maintain supplies and prices despite a spike in global oil prices due to geopolitical tensions. Urging people to trust the Narendra Modi government, Shah said that when retail prices […]
7 Dead, 5 Injured as Avalanche Hits Vehicle at Zojila Pass
Srinagar, Mar 27: At least seven persons were killed, five others injured after an avalanche struck a passenger vehicle at Zojila Pass on Friday, officials said. Official sources said that the vehicle was hit by a massive snow slide, resulting in the on-the-spot deaths of seven occupants. Five others sustained injuries in the incident. Rescue […]