Lt Guv pays obeisance to Maa Zeashta Devi on the auspicious occasion of ‘Zeashta Mata Jayanti’
SRINAGAR, MAY 18: On the auspicious occasion of Zeashta Mata Jayanti, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid his obeisance to Maa Zeashta Devi, at Zeashta Devi Temple, Zeathyar Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Mata Zeashta and prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT. The Lieutenant Governor also […]
Srinagar sizzles at 32.2 C, temporary relief predicted
Srinagar, May 18: The severe heatwave conditions prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir parts on Sunday with Srinagar, the summer capital of the region, recording the season’s hottest day for the second straight day at 32.2 °C. Against yesterday’s 31.5 °C, Srinagar sizzled at 32.2 °C while Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir also recorded the hottest […]
Operation Sindoor: 51 political leaders to visit 33 world capitals to put across India’s resolve against terrorism
New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Fifty-one political leaders, parliamentarians and former ministers cutting across party lines will be part of the seven delegations travelling to world capitals to put across India’s resolve to tackle terrorism against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha […]
Pause in India-Pak hostilities to continue: Army official
Srinagar, May 18 (PTI) The cessation of hostilities agreed upon by India and Pakistan on May 12 will continue, an army official said on Sunday. Dispelling notions that the pause was temporary and it will end today, he said, “As far as the continuation of break in hostilities as decided during the interaction of the […]
Seventeen MPs to receive Sansad Ratna Awards
New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Seventeen Members of Parliament, including Bhartruhari Mahtab and Ravi Kishan, and two Parliamentary Standing Committees, have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Award 2025. The awards, instituted by the Prime Point Foundation, are given to MPs for their contribution to Parliament. The awardees were selected by the Jury Committee, chaired […]
23 terror associates booked under PSA in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 17 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said it has booked 23 terror associates and miscreants under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Srinagar. The accused have been detained and lodged in district jails of Poonch, Udhampur and Kot Balwal Jammu, a police spokesperson said. “In a decisive action against […]
Lt Guv announces increase in ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE)
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: In a major decision, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has increased the ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) in respect of death/disability/injury of civilians and government employees due to violence or any other form of civil commotion. This enhancement is over and above the Central Scheme for Assistance to […]
People first, always: CM Omar Abdullah reiterates commitment to resolving public grievances
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the genuine concerns of the people, stating that public service is not merely an administrative responsibility, but a solemn duty. “We are duty-bound to resolve all genuine issues of our citizens with empathy and urgency,” the Chief Minister said during […]
Working on plan to seek Centre’s help to rehabilitate residents affected by Pak shelling: LG
SRINAGAR, May 17 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ON Saturday said a comprehensive plan would be prepared to seek assistance from the Centre for the rehabilitation of residents affected by shelling. “Many houses and commercial properties here have been damaged due to the shelling from the adversary. Today, I visited those places […]
CBSE asks schools to set up ‘sugar boards’ to monitor students’ sugar intake
NEW DELHI, May 17 (PTI): The CBSE has directed affiliated schools to establish “sugar boards” to monitor and reduce sugar intake of children, according to officials. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has noted that there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults, […]