MLA dedicates four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam
Srinagar: National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo on Monday dedicated four ambulances to primary health centres in Pahalgam constituency, a week ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack there that killed 26 people. Kaloo said he sanctioned Rs 1 crore to procure ambulances as the famous tourist spot did not have enough […]
Rusted mortar shell found in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: An old rusted mortar shell was found in a forward village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Monday, officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by villagers in an open field near Sandote in Balakote area of Mendhar, they said. The officials said the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad was summoned and later the […]
Ladakh LG visits Kargil War Memorial, pays homage to bravehearts
Kargil: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday paid heartfelt homage to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Kargil War Memorial here. During his visit to Drass, the Lt Governor laid a wreath at the memorial and offered floral tributes to the fallen soldiers, followed by a […]
Railways, Bharat Petroleum ink pact to develop Gati Shakti cargo terminal in Jammu
Jammu: The Railways and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Monday signed an agreement for the development of a Gati Shakti multi-modal cargo terminal in outskirts of Jammu city. The project is aimed at boosting freight movement and strengthening the region’s energy supply chain. The agreement was signed between Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal […]
Monsoon likely to be below normal this year: IMD
New Delhi: The country is likely to receive below normal monsoon rains this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The expected emergence of El Nino conditions in June — after a gap of three years — could impact the southwest monsoon, the lifeline of India’s farm-based economy. India is likely to receive 80 […]
Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Washington, Apr 12 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the peace talks with Tehran failed on the issue of nuclear weapons. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has directed […]