1 killed, 24 injured as bus turns turtle in Katra
Srinagar, May 21: One person died while 24 others were injured after a bus they were travelling in turned turtle in Moori area of Katra on Sunday. An official said that the bus was on way towards Jammu from Katra when it turned turtle near Moori. He said that that in the incident a passenger […]
NIA arrests JeM operative in terror conspiracy case
New Delhi, May 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested a Jasih-e-Mohammad (JeM) operative for his involvement in the terror conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement, issued here the arrest comes as part of the crackdown by NIA against the conspiracies being hatched by proscribed terrorist organizations based across […]
Union Government announces Implementation of Bharat Pashudhan-National Digital Livestock Mission in J&K
SRINAGAR, MAY 21: Government of India has made an important announcement regarding implementation of Bharat Pashudhan-National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) and selected Jammu and Kashmir among the six states and union territories for implementation of the program. This mission aims to create a farmer-centric ecosystem driven by technology, which will include the establishment of a […]
G20 meeting a historic opportunity for 13 million citizens of JK: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, MAY 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, through this month’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ Radio programme, called upon the citizens of J&K UT for their active support and contribution in the successful conduct of the G20 event. “G20’s 3rd tourism working group meeting starting from May 22nd is a historic opportunity for 13 million citizens of […]
Over 14 lakh candidates set to appear for CUET exam
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) The second edition of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) began on Sunday, with over 14 lakh candidates set to appear for the crucial exam for undergraduate admissions. Unlike last year, the exam is being conducted in three shifts this time. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held from […]
G7 calls on majors economies to go net zero by 2050, let emissions peak by 2025
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) The G7 countries have asked all major economies, including India and China, to commit to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and let their emissions peak by 2025. However, in view of the energy crisis linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the grouping allowed developed countries’ public investment into gas […]
Traffic police issues advisory in view of G20 meet
Srinagar, May 21 (PTI) Authorities in Kashmir on Saturday issued a traffic advisory in view of the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting to be held here next week. Issued by Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, the advisory will remain in effect on May 22 and 23. According to the […]
Army opens fire after observing suspicious movement in Mendhar Poonch
Poonch May 21: A patrolling party of army opened fire in wee hours after observing suspicious movement on Sunday in Keri-Gulutha area of Mendhar area of Poonch district, official sources said on Sunday. They said amid searches in the area, army patrol observed some suspicious movement and opened a few gunshots around 3:30 am. However […]
JKBOSE to implement rationalised syllabi, textbooks for classes 9 to 12
Srinagar, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has decided to implement rationalised syllabi and textbooks for Classes 9th to 12th from the ongoing academic session based on NCERT. According to a notification the new rationalised syllabi and textbooks has been made in view of the guidelines of New Education Policy […]
Pakistani intruder shot dead along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, May 20 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The infiltrator was challenged by the troops guarding the Balakote sector in Mendhar sub division when he was trying to sneak into this side from across the border, […]