Restrictions imposed in Kashmir after protests over killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Srinagar, Mar 2 (PTI) Authorities on Monday imposed severe restrictions on the movement of people in parts of Kashmir where massive street protests were witnessed over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint strike by the US and Israel. The iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk has been sealed with […]
Mobile internet speeds restricted in Kashmir amid protests over Khamenei killing
Srinagar, Mar 2 (PTI) Mobile internet speeds were throttled across Kashmir on Monday, in the wake of spontaneous protests against the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said. They said the step was taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the area. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike […]
Stay peaceful, maintain calm: LG Sinha urges communities
Jammu, Mar 1: Amidst peaceful protests in different parts of Kashmir against the assassination of Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the communities to stay peaceful and calm. According to the details LG Sinha chaired a security review meeting here and took the stock of the situation. […]
Centre to organise good governance conference in Jammu on Tuesday
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) The Centre’s Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir government, will organise a day-long national governance conference on March 3 in Jammu, an official statement said. The event aims to showcase and disseminate innovative governance practices adopted by districts across the country […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses FTII’s Atma-Nirbar Bharat event in Jammu
JAMMU, MAR 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday offered three principles to strengthen the Made in India and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative – Quality, Innovation, and Reliability. He stressed that these three mantras must become the new identity of domestic manufacturing sector. “I view Swadeshi Apnao (Embrace Swadeshi) not as a slogan, but a way […]
Iran crisis: 225 flights cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi airports
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) As many as 225 international flights were cancelled at Mumbai and Delhi airports on Sunday due to operational disruptions in the wake of the US and Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent closure of airspaces in the Gulf region. Of the 225 flights, 125 flights were cancelled at Mumbai […]
Educational institutions to remain closed for two days in Kashmir: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Mar 1: In view widespread protests across Valley against the killing of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the J&K government has decided to shut educational institutes for two days as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that in order to ensure the safety of the students, the government has decided […]
Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Dubai, Mar 1 (AP) Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten Tehran against further escalation. Iran acknowledged 86-year-old Khamenei’s death in the joint Israeli-American […]
Iran Crisis: No immediate oil disruption for India; Russia pivot possible if conflict drags on
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) With crude inventories sufficient to meet at least 10 days of requirements and fuel stocks covering another 5-7 days, India is unlikely to face any near-term disruption in oil supplies from the closure of the key supply route of the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. Even as rapidly unfolding developments, […]
Iran Situation: CM Omar Abdullah Urges Calm, Assures Help to J&K Nationals
Srinagar, Mar 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday urged people to maintain peace and communal harmony in the wake of the developments in Iran, as the union territory’s administration coordinated with the Centre to ensure the safety of its residents in the Persian Gulf nation. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office […]