Rupee falls 28 paise to 95.64 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jun 3 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 28 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, after the US Trade Representative proposed 12.5 per cent additional duties on India and 53 other countries over forced labour import violations. Forex traders said the US Trade Representative’s action, amid fresh hostilities and stalled […]
JK to continue hosting major sports events to promote tourism, youth participation: CM’s Advisor
Srinagar, Jun 3: Jammu and Kashmir will continue to host major sporting events across the Union Territory to promote tourism and encourage greater participation of youth in sports, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani said on Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of a cyclothon event here, Wani said the government has been organising […]
2015 terror conspiracy case: CIK conducts searches at 8 locations across J&K
Srinagar, June 3: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday launched widespread searches at eight locations across six districts of the valley in connection with a decade-old case related to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist outfits, sleeper cell networks, and radicalisation activities, officials said. An official said the searches are being conducted in connection with FIR No. 02/2015 […]
CISF jawan injured in accidental firing at Jammu railway station
Jammu, Jun 2 (PTI) A CISF jawan was injured after his service rifle accidentally went off while he was waiting for a train at the Jammu Railway Station on Tuesday, police said. According to officials, the incident occurred when the CISF personnel was at the railway station awaiting a train for deployment on Amarnath yatra […]
Man dies, wife critical after tree falls amid strong winds in Anantnag
Anantnag, June 2: A man died while his wife sustained critical injuries after a huge tree fell on them amid strong winds near the Ganjiwara area of Anantnag town on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that a large tree was uprooted by strong winds near Ganjiwara, leading to the disruption of traffic movement on […]
CS stresses strengthening AYUSH infrastructure, outreach and wellness tourism in J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the Governing Body Meeting of the J&K AYUSH Society under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), during which the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) 2026-27 was approved for onward submission to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; […]
First batch of Hajis from Kashmir return home, CM receives them at Sgr airport
Srinagar, June 2: The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir arrived at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the return phase of Hajj-2026 operations. The inaugural flight carried 144 pilgrims, who were received at the airport by Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Deputy […]
Ladakh LG inagurates 15 common facility centres to boost rural livelihoods
LEH/JAMMU, June 2 (PTI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday dedicated 15 common facility centres (CFCs) across the Union territory to strengthen micro-enterprises, generate livelihood opportunities for women and youth within their own villages and help reduce migration. He said the CFCs will function as shared workspaces for weavers, spinners, tailors, artisans and […]
Srinagar airport to be shut for fortnight from Oct 1 for maintenance
Srinagar, Jun 2 (PTI) The Srinagar International Airport will suspend all flight operations for 15 days starting October 1 to undergo crucial runway maintenance and repair work, officials said on Tuesday. The two-week shutdown is expected to deal a massive blow to Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector, as it directly clashes with the peak Durga […]
Srinagar records hottest night of season, minimum temp settles at 19.2°C
Srinagar, June 2: Srinagar recorded its hottest night of the season with the minimum temperature settling at 19.2 degrees Celsius, according to data. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed unusually warm night-time conditions, with the minimum temperature remaining well above normal for this time of the year. Among other stations in the Valley, […]