HM Amit Shah chairs meeting on border-related issues in Bhuj, Gujarat
Bhuj (Gujrat), May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah while chairing a meeting on border-related issues in Bhuj, Gujarat said that border fencing, maritime security and the State Government’s firm political resolve have brought about a significant transformation in Gujarat’s security landscape. Shah, who chaired a security review meeting at Bhuj in Gujarat’s Kutch district […]
LG directs Ladakh Admin to adopt austerity measures as per PM’s call
LEH/JAMMU, May 30 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed departments to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity call. The directions aim to reduce government expenditure, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, encourage the […]
Salary denied for more than 2 years, Olympian judge Bilquis Mir moves CAT
SRINAGAR, May 30 (PTI): International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department at the Central Administrative Tribunal for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years despite a clear order by the tribunal in February to release it. The contempt petition, filed […]
India’s tobacco quitline receives nearly 1 crore calls in last decade, helps 2.32 lakh users quit
NEW DELHI, May 30 (PTI): India’s National Tobacco Quitline Services (NTQLS) has received nearly one crore calls and has helped more than 2.32 lakh people quit over the last 10 years, according to data released on the eve of World No Tobacco Day. Young adults aged 18-24 years accounted for the largest number of quitters, […]
MeT predicts rains, hailstorm, gusty winds at many places in J&K today
Srinagar, May 30: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast rain, thundershowers, hailstorm and gusty winds at scattered to many places across Jammu and Kashmir, even as it warned of intense thunderstorm activity during the afternoon hours. Officials said that the Union Territory is likely to experience one or two spells of rain, thundershowers, hailstorm […]
Kashmir Literature Festival-2026: Writers shape civilizations, not institutions, says LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, May 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilizations than institutions, as he inaugurated the two-day Kashmir Literature Festival-2026 at SKICC Srinagar. Addressing writers, researchers, historians, academicians and literary figures during the inaugural session, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed all guests who had arrived […]
JKCA President Invokes Constitutional Powers, Calls Historic Special General Meeting on June 6
Srinagar, May 30: In a significant development that could shape the future governance of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), newly elected President Javid Ahmad Kitab has exercised his constitutional authority to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Association on June 6, 2026, at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, Srinagar. The decision […]
CBSE portal was hit by malicious attack; 50 children got into system: Sources
New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack”, with around 50 students gaining unauthorised access, government sources have said. “There were some unauthorised attacks on the portal. The payment gateway was with respect to HDFC… about 50-odd children had got in,” a source said. According to […]
Two people died after truck plunges into nallah in Ramban
Srinagar, May 30: Two persons were killed after a truck carrying limestone rolled down into a nallah and caught fire near the Gangroo area of Ramban on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that a truck bearing registration number JK19A-0693, travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, met with an accident near Gangroo and plunged into […]
Op Sindoor defined India’s response to provocation: Army chief
PUNE, May 30 (PTI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said Operation Sindoor had set a benchmark for when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining India’s response to provocation. Reviewing the passing-out parade of the 150th course at NDA, Khadakwasla, General Dwivedi said the world cadets were stepping into […]