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 […]
CAG flags delay in finalisation of accounts of various PSUs, autonomous bodies
Jammu: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for […]
Voluntary retirement not mere act of leaving: SC
Says it is distinct right of an employee New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that voluntary retirement is not a mere act of leaving or discontinuing but is rather a distinct right of an employee that is available on completion of the requisite number of years of service. A bench of Justices […]
Police bust interstate LeT racket: Pak terrorist on run for 16 years among 5 arrested
Srinagar: Police in Jammu and Kashmir has busted a “deep-rooted” interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module and arrested five people, including a Pakistani terrorist who had been on the run for 16 years and successfully established bases outside the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday. Pakistani terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, was captured on Monday along with […]
Modern courts key to justice delivery: CM Omar
Reviews new HC projects Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said modern court infrastructure is key to ensuring efficient justice delivery and strengthening public trust in the legal system. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of High Court complexes in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, he […]
Widespread rain, snow in higher reaches predicted in J&K
Srinagar: A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to bring widespread rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday evening with the system remaining active till April 9, officials said. Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected over the Jammu division from afternoon, which will extend […]
Security reviewed at Vishno Devi Shrine in Reasi
Jammu: Authorities on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive security review at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and directed for maintaining a high level of alertness for smooth pilgrimage, police said. Peripheral security arrangements around the shrine and adjoining areas were thoroughly evaluated to ensure a robust multi-layered security grid, a […]
India issues urgent ‘stay wherever you are’ advisory for its citizens in Iran
New Delhi: As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington’s ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay wherever they are for the next 48 hours. In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly avoid military installations, power infrastructure […]