Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan to launch book documenting story of J-K, Ladakh
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Union ministers Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan will on Thursday launch a book titled “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages”, according to education ministry officials. “The book attempts to document the story of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh from a perspective and format that enables an overview for both […]
18 protesters detained in stir against Katra ropeway released
Jammu, Jan 1 (PTI) Eighteen people detained by the police during protests against the ropeway project in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, were released, sparking overnight celebrations in the holy town. The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the release of the detainees on Tuesday night and constituted a four-member committee […]
Western disturbance set to bring fresh snowfall in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Cold conditions have tightened their grip on Kashmir, with the valley bracing for fresh spells of snowfall as two back-to-back western disturbances are likely to affect the region starting Wednesday, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, a feeble western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from January 1-2, […]
ATF price cut by 1.5 pc, commercial LPG rates down Rs 14.5 per cylinder
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5 per cent and rates of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices. The aviation turbine fuel […]
BSF troopers open fire after noticing suspicious movement in RS Pura
Jammu, Jan 1: Alert Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire at suspicious movement from Pakistan in the RS Pura sector on the midnight of New Year. Sources said that late-night alert troops of BSF in RS Pura sector opened fire after noticing some suspicious movement from Pakistan side. Adding that, over a dozen rounds […]
JK holds first assembly polls since Article 370 repeal, gets elected govt after six years in 2024
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir got an elected government after six years in 2024 but statehood remained elusive as a hybrid model of governance kept hampering full restoration of democratic rule. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir — held after a gap of 10 years — had many firsts associated with them. […]
Markets trade lower in first session of 2025 on unabated foreign fund outflows
Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early trade on Wednesday, the first session of 2025, as unabated foreign fund outflows continued to dent investor sentiments. Investors also remained cautious ahead of the start of earnings season next week. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 171.81 points to 77,967.20 even […]
PM Modi greets nation on New Year
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Extending his greetings to the nation on the New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hoped it brings “new opportunities, success and endless joy”. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” he said on […]
Katra ropeway protest: Detained protesters to be released, panel to hold talks with Sangharsh Samiti
Jammu, Jan 1 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration formed a four-member committee to hold talks with those protesting against the Katra ropeway project and announced that it has decided to release all those detained during protests. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told reporters that the decisions were taken after holding detailed discussions with members […]
Revellers in Kashmir usher in 2025 with fireworks
Srinagar, Jan 1 (PTI) Revellers ushered in the new year with fireworks at many places in Kashmir, including the famous tourist resort towns of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, officials here said. Revellers — both locals and tourists — took part in the countdown in Gulmarg amid bone-chilling cold to welcome 2025, they said. Fireworks marked the […]