Officials deny closure of tourist destinations in Kashmir, says all major destinations are open
Srinagar, Apr 29: Authorities on Tuesday confirmed that all major tourist destinations across Kashmir, including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Dal Lake, and the Mughal Gardens, remain fully operational and continue to welcome visitors. A senior official in Tourism department said that the tourist activity remains unaffected at key locations, which are witnessing a steady influx of […]
Union Cabinet to meet on Wednesday, first since April 22 Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Union Cabinet will be meeting on Wednesday for the first time since the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. The meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been convened at 11 am on Wednesday. There was no meeting of the Union […]
Govt working on modernising education system: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Education system plays a key role in preparing youth for the country’s future and the government is working on modernising it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering at the YUGM conclave, he said his government’s goal is to “Make AI Work for India”. “We have to […]
SC refuses to entertain fresh pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain 13 more petitions challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying it cannot add any more pleas as they would become difficult to “handle”. “We are not going to increase the number of petitions now…This will keep on piling and […]
Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist sites in Kashmir shut amid security concerns
Srinagar, Apr 29 (PTI) Nearly 50 public parks and gardens located in vulnerable areas of Kashmir valley have been shut as a precautionary measure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday. Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens in Kashmir in view of the […]
Emergency cabinet meet underway at CM Omar’s Jammu home
Jammu, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened an emergency meeting of his cabinet colleagues at his residence in Jammu, sources said here. Sources said that the cabinet meeting is underway at the Wazarat residence of the Chief Minister in Jammu. They said that all his cabinet colleagues are present in […]
Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing in Baramulla, Kupwara, Akhnoor sectors
Jammu, Apr 29 (PTI) Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for a fifth consecutive night, expanding the arc of violations to the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, an official said on Tuesday. This was the fifth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control […]
UN chief stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to India, Pak for ‘de-escalation’, ‘resumption of dialogue’
United Nations, Apr 29 (PTI) Expressing deep concern over the situation between India and Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to both parties, for “de-escalation” and “resumption of dialogue”, his office has said. The Secretary-General “remains deeply concerned about the situation between India and Pakistan. He strongly urges both […]
J&K Hajj Committee notifies schedule for collection of Travel documents for intending Hajj Pilgrims
SRINAGAR, APR 28: As per J&K Haj Committee notice, all the intending Haj Pilgrims of District Srinagar can collect their travel documents from Haj House, Bemina Srinagar as per the details given below, after production of Passport Receipt and Haj Arrangement Dues Slip during office working hours. Selected Haj pilgrims featuring from Cover No. 3 […]
JK terror attack: Youth Congress workers protest near Pakistan High Commission
NEW DELHI, Apr 28(PTI): The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) were detained on Monday after holding a protest near Pakistan High Commission here against the Pahalgam terror attack. “The terrorists killed innocent and unarmed people. They must be dealt with strict action. Every Youth Congress member and every single Indian wants justice for the victims. A […]