India always spread peace in world: President
RAIRANGPUR (ODISHA), Jun 20 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India has always spread peace in the world because issues can only be resolved through mutual discussion, not war. “Whenever the world reeled under war-like conflicts and uncertainties, India spread the message of peace… Issues can be resolved through mutual discussion, not through war,” […]
Ladakh groups call for shutdown, citing ‘mistrust’ with Centre over May 22 meeting minutes
LEH, June 20 (PTI): The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Saturday called for a Ladakh-wide shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of failing to incorporate key decisions taken during last month’s meeting on the Union Territory’s political and constitutional future in the official minutes. Addressing a joint press […]
J&K Police named among best performers in Passport Seva for 2025-26
New Delhi, June 19: J&K Police has been adjudged one of the Best Performers in Passport Seva for 2025-26, securing its second consecutive recognition in the category. The force received the Institutional Performance Award for State Police during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and Regional Passport Officers’ Conference held from June 17-19 at Sushma Swaraj […]
Inquiry finds patients with normal hearts underwent cardiac surgery; doctor under lens
SRINAGAR, June 20 (PTI): Nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients who underwent advanced cardiac surgical procedures did not even require them, a departmental inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities at the Anantnag Government Medical College has revealed. The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department further revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation and […]
Undertrial inmate dies in Anantnag after reporting illness
Srinagar, Jun 20 (PTI) An undertrial prisoner, lodged in the district Jail in Anantnag, died at a hospital after complaining of illness, officials said on Saturday. He was identified as Suneel Kumar, a resident of Jalandhar’ Gandhi Camp, who was an accused in an NDPS case. He complained of illness during the night, officials said. […]
Kashmir drew scholars from across Asia, shared knowledge with Arab world: LG Sinha
Srinagar, June 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Kashmir was once among Asia’s foremost centres of learning, attracting scholars from Afghanistan, Central Asia and other regions, while Sanskrit texts preserved and studied in the Valley were translated into Arabic and carried India’s intellectual traditions far beyond its borders. Addressing the inaugural session of […]
Nationwide mock drill underway ahead of NEET-UG re-exam; security tightened
NEW DELHI, June 20 (PTI): A nationwide mock drill was underway across the country on Saturday ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of the efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the medical entrance test, officials said. Security has also been tightened at the National Testing Agency (NTA) office in the […]
Modi ‘tough cookie’, ‘great leader’ who has been in power for over 12 years: Trump
Washington, Jun 20 (PTI) US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is a “great leader” and “tough guy”, who has been in power for more than 12 years. In an interview with Axios, Trump referred to China’s President Xi Jinping and Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes […]
Northern Army commander reviews security, preparedness along Baltal route of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 20 (PTI) Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness along the Baltal route of the Amarnath Yatra, which begins July 3. During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the current security environment, measures undertaken to strengthen vigilance and operational readiness of troops. “Lt Gen […]
Over 9,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu for Kheer Bhawani Mela
Jammu, Jun 20 (PTI) More than 9,000 pilgrims, mostly Kashmiri Pandits, departed from Jammu for the famed Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir on Saturday. With pilgrim participation significantly higher this year, officials anticipate a substantial turnout at the Kheer Bhawani Mela, one of the most important religious events for the Kashmiri Pandit community. The pilgrims […]