Gulmarg Gondola snag: Ropeway to remain closed for two days, say officials
Srinagar, May 25: The Gulmarg Gondola service in the famed winter tourist destination will remain suspended for two days for technical maintenance following a major disruption that left hundreds of tourists stranded mid-air for several hours on Monday, officials said. Managing Director of the Cable Car Corporation, Syed Qamar Sajjad, confirmed the development and said […]
CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg
NEW DELHI, May 26 (PTI): CNG price in the national capital was hiked by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday, the fourth increase in less than two weeks. CNG will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd. This is the fourth such increase since May 15, taking the cumulative hike to […]
Gulmarg Gondola rescue: DGP announces commendation awards
Srinagar, May 26: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday announced commendation awards for police and rescue personnel involved in the successful operation to evacuate tourists stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Around 320 tourists were rescued after a joint operation by the police, […]
US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites
Washington, May 26 (AP) The US military said it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”. The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the […]
Gulmarg Gondola Scare Ends, around 400 Tourists Rescued Mid-Air as Dy CM also visits site
Srinagar, May 25: A rescue operation launched after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service on Monday concluded successfully, with all stranded tourists evacuated safely, officials said. Officials said that around 400 tourists were stranded mid-air after the cable car service developed a technical fault, forcing suspension of operations at the famous ski resort […]
Ladakh unveils portal to ease delivery of services to citizens, enterprises
LEH/JAMMU, May 25 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday launched an integrated ‘ease-of-doing business’ portal for Ladakh, describing it as a major step towards strengthening digital governance, improving service delivery and creating a business-friendly ecosystem in the Union Territory. The portal – https://eodb.ladakh.gov.in – is aimed at simplifying access to government services by […]
Lt Guv visits sacred Hazratbal Shrine
SRINAGAR, MAY 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine to review the preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha. He was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz ul Haq, Chief Imam Hazratbal Shrine; Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Rajiv Omprakashn, DIG CKR; Dr. […]
Gulmarg cable car breakdown: LG Sinha monitors rescue ops, assures safety of stranded tourists
Srinagar, May 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said he is personally monitoring the rescue operation to evacuate tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical fault in the famous Gulmarg gondola. In a post on X, LG Sinha said he has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to proceed to the […]
Tourists stranded mid-air as technical snag halts Gulmarg Gondola service
Srinagar, May 25 Tourists were left stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir on Monday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. Officials said that nearly 300 tourists were trapped inside the cable cars after the gondola came to a sudden stop due to a fault. Rescue teams comprising personnel […]
CM Omar issues regularization orders to school CPWs from Ganderbal, Bandipora
Srinagar, May 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over regularization orders to contingent paid workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department from Ganderbal and Bandipora districts. An official said the orders were issued in the presence of Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo at the chief minister’s office. The chief […]