Truce or temporary halt in hostilities
The world was waiting with bated breath as the US ultimatum to bomb critical installations across Iran was nearing. However, the unexpected happened and a temporary halt to the hostilities between the two nations was declared and a two week ceasefire agreement was announced early Wednesday. The agreement between the United States and Iran to […]
Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!
Narendra Modi In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the nation. The people of Assam will mark Rongali Bihu while Odisha will celebrate Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti. In West Bengal, Poila Boishakh will usher in the Bengali New Year and […]
Young Innovators Shine: ‘Best out of waste’
Mohammad Hanief In an inspiring celebration of creativity, resilience, and environmental awareness, the students of Class 4 at The Legends School of Education, Sadrebal, Srinagar, captivated hearts with their remarkable “Best Out of Waste” activity held on April 06, 2026. The event carried special significance as it coincided with the birthday of one of its […]
Jammu to host 3-day ‘Tawi Mahotsav’ next week
Aarti, boating, laser show planned Jammu: A three-day ‘Tawi Mahotsav’ will be held along the Tawi riverfront here from April 14 to mark Baisakhi, with aarti, boating and a laser show set to be the key attractions, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Devansh Yadav said on Wednesday. He said the entire left bank of the […]
IED intended to target security forces defused in Shopian
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday detected and defused a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists on a road in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, an Army official said. He said a tragedy was averted as the IED was “apparently meant to target security forces’ vehicles”. The device was found along the Zainapora-Chitargam road in […]
NHM sets 15-day deadline for redressal of employee complaints in JK
Srinagar: The National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir has mandated a strict 15-day deadline for the disposal of complaints against its employees, officials said. An official said that the directive issued by Mission Director Akriti Sagar (IAS) covers matters related to financial irregularities and professional misconduct. Officials said that complaints involving financial irregularities […]
LG Saxena launches official portals for Ladakh Tourism
Leh: To strengthen Ladakh’s tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the official portals for Ladakh Tourism and sacred exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, an official said. The portals — https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/ and https://tathagata.co.in/ — were launched at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, […]
SKUAST-K launches NextGen e-Plant Clinic at Shalimar Campus
VC inaugurates tech-driven agri-advisory ecosystem SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Wednesday signalled a paradigm shift in regional agriculture with the inauguration of a high-tech ecosystem dedicated to digital advisory and farmer-centric innovation. In a ceremony at the varsity’s Directorate of Extension, Shalimar, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai accompanied by […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Achabal Cherpora Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Achabal, Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 & 14 April 2026.