Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: IMD
NEW DELHI, Jun 4 (PTI): The southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Typically, the monsoon arrives in Kerala around June 1, which marks the beginning of the Southwest monsoon season (June-September). “The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, […]
J&K epitome of ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhav’: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Jammu & Kashmir has for centuries represented the spirit of “Sarva Dharma Sambhav” and remains one of the finest examples of coexistence and communal harmony in the world. Addressing the ‘Rishivar’ Inter-Faith Conference at SKICC Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the essence of harmony and […]
Soldier injured in accidental firing in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Jun 4 (PTI) An Army soldier sustained injuries after his service rifle accidentally went off while he was on duty in a forward area of Poonch district, officials said. According to officials, the incident took place on Wednesday night in the Bolnoi sector of Mendhar. Army authorities evacuated the injured soldier and shifted him […]
SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for time-bound disposal of cases
NEW DELHI, Jun 4 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking framing of guidelines for time-bound disposal of cases. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana dismissed the plea filed by a lawyer, who had also sought laying down of uniform, structured and enforceable guidelines for regulation of […]
Police demolish illegal structure belonging to drug peddler
Srinagar, June 4: Police on Thursday said that under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan , Police, in coordination with the Revenue Department, demolished an illegally constructed three-storeyed residential structure worth approximately ₹2 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler identified as Sheikh Tasaduq S/o Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh R/o Mumkhan Mohalla, Rainawari, Srinagar, […]
NC to protest on Monsoon session’s opening day over statehood demand in New Delhi: Tanvir Sadiq
Srinagar, June 3: The National Conference on Wednesday announced it will hold a protest in New Delhi on the first day of Parliament’s upcoming Monsoon Session, pressing for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and constitutional guarantees. The decision was taken during a crucial meeting of the party leadership, ministers, and legislators chaired by […]
LG Sinha, CM Abdullah express grief over loss of lives in Delhi hotel blaze
Srinagar, Jun 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire incident in Delhi. “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in […]
CM Omar Abdullah flags off Cyclothon on World Bicycle Day, launches Jammu Cyclothon campaign
SRINAGAR, JUNE 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting fitness, healthy lifestyles and sports culture among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. The event, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council under […]
Dachigam National Park is open to public: Admin clarifies as CM Omar chairs off-site meet
Srinagar, June 3: Authorities on Wednesday clarified that Dachigam National Park remains open to visitors as per routine procedures, dismissing claims that entry had been restricted in view of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s meeting with party MLAs and ministers inside the park. The clarification comes amid reports suggesting that public access to […]
Malviya Nagar fire: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces ex-gratia
New Delhi, June 3 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar here and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. A massive fire broke […]