Reservation for women in legislative bodies need of hour: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website […]
Youth of J&K excelling in different fields, shaping UT’s future: VP
New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted “significant progress” in women’s development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers together reflect the progressive direction in which the youth of the Union Territory are shaping the future. He also noted […]
Oil prices rise toward USD 100 as stocks slow on doubts about US-Iran ceasefire
New York: Oil prices are climbing back toward USD 100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide slow following their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent as the United States, Iran and Israel disagreed on the details of their two-week ceasefire, whose announcement had sent markets flying […]
CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across JK
Orders strict monitoring and action against violators JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, […]
US needs to control Israel for ceasefire’s success: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. “The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they […]
Over 600 heritage sites identified in JK: CM Omar
Calls for expert engagement for tourism push Jammu: With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential. Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and cultural tourism to review measures for conservation […]
Damp weather boosts wild mushroom yield in Bhaderwah forest
Opens earning avenue for women Bhaderwah: Damp weather conditions over the past fortnight have transformed Bhaderwah’s coniferous forests in Doda district into a harvesting cluster for a seasonal wild mushroom, opening an earning avenue for local women and offering a delicious culinary experience for others. Kundi mushroom, or earth cup fungus, which had largely […]
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Iran, US and Israel announce two-week truce Freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz important: MEA New Delhi, Dubai : India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for unimpeded freedom of navigation and flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while hoping that lasting peace will […]
‘Welcome ceasefire between US, Iran’: NC chief Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, saying dialogue was the only option as war has never been a solution. “I thank God for giving courage to the US and Iran to sit at the table and resolve their issues, because there is no other […]