Earth’s average temperature for 2025-29 likely to exceed 1.5 deg C limit: WMO
New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) There is a 70 per cent chance that the average global temperature for the 2025-2029 period will exceed pre-industrial levels by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to a new report published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Wednesday. It also said that there is an 80 per cent […]
Centre to take some major decisions to revive tourism in J&K: CM Omar
Pahalgam, May 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Centre will take some major decisions to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and that the sector has to be kept aloof from the situation here. Addressing a press conference in Pahalgam, CM Omar said that tourism in Kashmir is an economic activity, […]
Union HM Amit Shah to arrive in JK for two day visit beginning May 29
Srinagar, May 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir this week, sources said on Tuesday. This will be his first visit after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead. Sources said that Amit Shah will visit the Union Territory […]
Minor boy drowns while bathing in Hokersar, rescue ops launched
Srinagar, May 27: A minor boy drowned while bathing in the Hokersar area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. An official said that the boy drowned while bathing along with other children from the locality today near the Hokersar area. He said soon after the incident, rescue teams were rushed to […]
NGOs getting foreign funding won’t be able to publish news content: MHA
NEW DELHI, May 27 (PTI): The Centre has asserted that the NGOs engaged in publication-related activities and receiving foreign contribution, will not be able to publish any newsletter and must get a certificate from the Registrar of the Newspaper for India that it does not circulate any news content. The new rules will have to […]
Massive landslide blocks Jammu-Kishtwar national highway
JAMMU, May 27 (PTI): A massive landslide blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar national highway near Kandani, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said on Tuesday. The landslide struck the highway at 4 pm on Monday near slide-prone Phagumar in Kishtwar district. They said the road clearance operation was immediately launched by agencies and efforts are underway to […]
Terrorism Pak’s war strategy, India to respond accordingly: PM Modi
GANDHINAGAR, May 27 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said terrorism practiced by Pakistan is not a proxy war but a deliberate war strategy and India will respond accordingly. Pakistan is engaging in war through terrorism, Modi said, while speaking about Operation Sindoor at the urban development programme of Gujarat Government. “We can’t call […]
Amidst heat wave conditions DSEK says no plans for early summer break
Srinagar, May 27: Amid speculation about early summer break, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) G N Itoo Tuesday said that there is no plan of early vacations. Speaking to the reporters, Itoo said that there’s no such plan as of now. “The weather has remained pleasant over the last few days, so we have […]
Cabinet meeting begins in Pahalgam, tourism revival, Amarnath Yatra arrangements to be discussed
Srinagar, May 27: A cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah began at Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon. An official said that the cabinet meeting being held for the first time in Pahalgam, is aimed to send a message of peace and normalcy to the tourists, who mostly deserted the […]
Security forces will remain alert on border to foil every infiltration attempt: BSF
Jammu, May 27: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday said that it responded to Pakistan’s unprovoked firing, drone attacks, and attempted infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) between May 8 and 10, and that it targeted terror launch pads across the border. Addressing a joint press conference, BSF IG […]