Explosion in Kupwara, three injured
Srinagar, Jun 16 (PTI) Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. The explosion took place during demolition of an old mosque at Kachri in Langate area of the district, they said. The mosque management committee was demolishing the old […]
WPI inflation dips to 0.39 pc in May
New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to 0.39 per cent in May as prices of food articles, manufactured products, and fuel eased, government data showed on Monday. WPI-based inflation was 0.85 per cent in April. It was 2.74 per cent in May last year. “Positive rate of inflation in May 2025 […]
Notification issued for 16th Census
New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) The government on Monday issued a notification for conducting India’s 16th census with caste enumeration in 2027, 16 years after the last such exercise in 2011. The census will be carried out with a reference date of October 1, 2026 in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and March 1, 2027 in […]
Ahmedabad AI plane crash: Cockpit Voice Recorder found
AHMEDABAD, Jun 16 (PTI): Officials investigating the Air India plane crash here have confirmed the Cockpit Voice Recorder has been found, a crucial discovery to help ascertain the possible cause of the accident that killed 270 persons, including 241 on board. Earlier, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had confirmed that only the Flight Data […]
Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 sherpa
NEW DELHI, Jun 16 (PTI): Amitabh Kant, who managed diverse assignments during his 45 years in government service, has resigned as G20 Sherpa. Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, was appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa in July 2022, months before India assumed the G20 Presidency. In a LinkedIn post […]
In touch with MEA regarding J-K students stranded in Iran: CM Omar
Srinagar, Jun 15 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he was in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran. Abdullah’s statement has come after Indian nationals in Iran were on Sunday asked to exercise due caution and maintain contact with […]
Over 1,000 cyclists participate in ‘Cyclothon, Pedal for Peace’ in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUN 15: In a landmark public event that radiated the spirit of peace, fitness and togetherness, the “Cyclothon – Pedal for Peace” was held today in Srinagar, attracting over 1,000 cyclists from diverse age groups and backgrounds. The event was flagged off by the Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, […]
Continuous upgrade of GMC services, Govt’s prime concern: Chief Secretary
SRINAGAR, JUN 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today had a detailed review of the critical infrastructure and services being provided across the associated hospitals of medical colleges besides assessing the status of faculty and courses offered in each of these colleges. The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting held in this regard, thoroughly analysed the […]
Ladakh delegations meet Sitharaman, demands special relief for tourism sector
LEH, Jun 15 (PTI): Grappling with sharp decline in tourist arrivals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, various delegations, including tourism players, met the visiting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here and advocated special relief for tourism and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh, an official said on Sunday. The delegations also […]
Iran-Israel conflict: Admin establishes Control Room in Srinagar for Parents of Students Studying in Iran
Srinagar, June 15: In view of the current situation in the Middle East, the Divisional Administration has established a dedicated Control Room at the DC Office Srinagar to assist families of students studying in Iran. Parents and guardians can contact the Control Room to share details of their wards through the following: Landline Numbers: 0194-2483651, […]