Air India cancels some US flights due to Iranian airspace closure
New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the US, and certain services to Europe will face some delays due to Iranian airspace closure, according to a source. At least three flights — two from the national capital to New York and Newark, and one from Mumbai to […]
Iran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft for hours as tensions with US remain high
Dubai, Jan 15 (AP) Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation early Thursday as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. The closure ran for over four hours, according to pilot guidance issued by Iran, which lies on a key East-West flight route. International […]
Indian Army soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding nation: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Indian Army, saying that they stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve at times under the most challenging conditions. The prime minister also said that the nation salutes their courage […]
Bring our children back: Parents of Kashmiri students in Iran appeal to Centre
Srinagar, Jan 15 (PTI) The parents of Kashmiri students currently studying in Iran have appealed to the Centre to bring their children back amid ongoing tensions in the country. Scores of concerned parents gathered at the Press Enclave here, urging the government to intervene. “We appeal to the prime minister, the external affairs minister, the […]
J&K secures ‘Leader’ status in Export Preparedness Index 2024
JAMMU, JAN 14: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in its export development journey by securing the second rank among Small States, North Eastern States and Union Territories in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, released by NITI Aayog. The Union Territory scored an impressive 51.08 points and has been categorised as a […]
Two labourers found dead in Nowgam
Srinagar, Jan 14: Two labourers were found dead in a rented room in uptown here on Wednesday. An official said that both were found unconscious in a rented accommodation at Nowgam. “ Soon after getting the information, a police and the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team reached the spot and started the investigation. Probe is […]
India asks its nationals in Iran to leave by available means
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) India on Wednesday asked all its nationals currently residing in Iran to leave by available means as the security situation in the country deteriorated further in view of massive anti-government protests and a crackdown on the demonstrators. New Delhi has also strongly advised its nationals to avoid travelling to Iran. […]
Girls outshine boys in J-K class 10 exams
SRINAGAR, Jan 14 (PTI): Girls emerged marginally ahead of boys in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education’s class 10 annual examinations, with over 85 per cent of the students qualifying for the next grade, officials said on Wednesday. A total of 85.03 per cent of the 94,845 students passed the examinations that were […]
Parts of Dal Lake freezes as Kashmir reels under severe cold
SRINAGAR, Jan 14 (PTI): Parts of the famous Dal Lake here and several water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as sub-zero minimum temperatures across the Valley dropped further. The Kashmir Valley is in the midst of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ — a 40-day period of extreme cold, when the chances of snowfall are the highest. It began […]
LG, Northern Army commander greet veterans on Armed Forces Veterans Day
JAMMU, Jan 14 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday greeted veterans on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day. Sinha expressed gratitude to veterans and saluted the valour of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces. “I express my deepest gratitude […]