Northern Army commander reviews security of J&K, Focuses on counter-terror grid
Jammu, Feb 27 (PTI) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the Northern Army Commander, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to review the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on strengthening the counter-terrorism grid. The Army said discussions centred on intensifying vigilance, streamlining intelligence flow and optimum utilisation of resources to […]
Murmu flies sortie in LCH ‘Prachand’ near India-Pak border in Jaisalmer
Jaipur, Feb 27 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday took a sortie as co-pilot in Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The LCH took off from the Jaisalmer Indian Air Force (IAF) station. Before the sortie, the captain briefed the president. Dressed in an olive green uniform and helmet, […]
DGCA revises air ticket refund norms; no addl charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. The option would not be available for domestic flight bookings where the departure date is less […]
Silver declines by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to weak global trends and profit-booking by traders. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver fell by […]
Character, discipline key to success: VP Radhakrishnan at KU convocation
Srinagar, Feb 26: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday urged graduates of the University of Kashmir to stay away from drugs, use social media responsibly and respect diversity, saying success in life depends on character and discipline. Addressing the 21st convocation of the university, VP Radhakrishnan, said students must be prepared to face challenges […]
Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr fixed at Rs 80 in J&K: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Feb 26: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir‑ul‑Islam, on Thursday announced that Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 80 per person, urging Muslims to fulfil the obligation before Eid‑ul‑Fitr prayers. He said Zakat‑ul‑Fitr is compulsory for every Muslim, including men, women and infants. Parents must pay on behalf of […]
Mughal Road to Reopen for Traffic Tomorrow: Officials
Srinagar, Feb 26: Authorities on Thursday ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Friday, providing a major connectivity boost between the Kashmir Valley and the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. An official said that traffic movement on the National Highway-701A, covering the stretch from Shopian (Km 0.00) to Peer […]
J&K ushering in new era of peace, prosperity: VP Radhakrishnan after visiting Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 26: Lauding the transformation in the Union Territory, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a “new era of peace, progress, and prosperity” as he experienced the pristine beauty of Dal Lake on his maiden visit to the Valley. C P Radhakrishnan, who arrived here to attend the […]
SC bans NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption, orders copies’ seizure, digital takedown
NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a blanket ban on class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judiciary, and ordered a seizure of all physical copies, along with takedown of its digital forms. The apex court ordered that the Centre and state authorities comply with its […]
J&K border villages now ‘symbols of connection’, not conflict: CM Omar
Srinagar, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said border villages in the region are no longer symbols of conflict but have emerged as “symbols of connection,” as the government partners with the Centre to promote tourism in these areas. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, CM Omar, […]