Search operation launched after suspected Pakistani drone activity in Samba
Jammu, Mar 10 (PTI) Security forces launched a search operation on Tuesday after suspected Pakistani drone activity was reported along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The movement of a suspected enemy drone was detected over the general area of Daboh late Monday night, prompting security forces to initiate […]
Government sacks three Jal Shakti employees over terror links, anti-national activities
Srinagar, Mar 10: In a major crackdown against elements with anti-national affiliations, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday terminated the services of three employees of the Jal Shakti (Public Health Engineering) Department for their alleged involvement in subversive activities. Official sources said that the disengagement orders were issued by the department “in the interest […]
CISF Raising Day: LG Sinha greets personnel, salutes their bravery
Srinagar, Mar 10 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday greeted the personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and their families on the occasion of the force’s 56th Raising Day, saluting their bravery and steadfast dedication to duty. In a post on X, the Lt Governor lauded the force for […]
Rains lash parts of J&K, temperature slides
Srinagar, Mar 10: Overnight rains lashed Srinagar and several other parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, bringing a noticeable drop in day temperatures across the Valley, with the meteorological department predicting more precipitation over the next few days. The MeT department has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall in the higher […]
Chapter on ‘judicial graft’: NCERT issues public apology, says book withdrawn
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) The NCERT issued a public apology on Tuesday for including a chapter on judicial corruption in a recent book that had earned the Supreme Court’s ire, and said the entire textbook has been withdrawn. The social science textbook for Class 8 stated that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and […]
Oil ministry sets up panel as commercial LPG shortage hits hospitality sector
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) The oil ministry has constituted a committee to examine supply issues after a sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders alarmed the hospitality sector, with restaurant associations warning that eateries could shut down within days if supplies are not restored. As the widening conflict in the Middle East disrupted fuel lifelines, […]
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, then increases threats if global oil supplies are disrupted
Dubai, Mar 10 (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country’s selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the fight for the Islamic theocracy’s survival. But moments later, Trump hinted during a news conference that the worst fighting could still be ahead […]
Oil prices and markets seesaw over uncertainty of war
Dubai, Mar 10 (AP) Oil prices surged and markets slid on Monday after hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to succeed his late father as Iran’s supreme leader, signalling that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices later fell, and the US stock market […]
CM Omar Abdullah hosts dinner to honour J&K’s Ranji Trophy Champions
JAMMU, MAR 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy champion team, celebrating their remarkable achievement. The team was warmly received by the Chief Minister in the presence of his Cabinet colleagues and senior officers. On the occasion, the players were also presented with an […]
Soldier goes missing during river crossing exercise in Rajouri; rescue operation on
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) An army soldier went missing during a river crossing exercise in Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday, prompting the launch of a joint rescue operation to trace him, officials said. They said the incident occurred in Manawar river in Khour area and a team of National Disaster […]