School timing row: Minister says don’t worry, timings not final
Kulgam, Jul 8: Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Tuesday said that the current school timings are not final and may be adjusted based on feedback from students and parents. Speaking to reporters in Kulgam, the Minister said that the reopening of schools from today marks a step toward restoring the academic calendar and ensuring […]
China extends visa-free entry to over 70 countries to draw tourists
Washington, Jul 8 (AP) Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government has been steadily expanding visa-free entry in a bid to […]
Over 7,500 pilgrims leave for Amarnath yatra from Jammu base camp
Jammu, Jul 8 (PTI) A fresh batch of over 7,500 pilgrims left here early Tuesday for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on July 3 from the valley via the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter […]
Schools in JK reopen after summer break
Srinagar, Jul 8 (PTI) Schools in Jammu and Kashmir reopened on Tuesday after two weeks of summer vacation as heavy rains on Monday ended the prolonged heatwave in the valley. The schools opened amidst criticism of the government’s decision to advance to the school timing to 7.30 am. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday […]
India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan
United Nations, Jul 8 (PTI) India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan, noting that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people. The 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Germany on […]
Pahalgam Terror Attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days
JAMMU, Jul 7 (PTI): A special court in Jammu on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 more days’ remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. After the expiry of the earlier 10-day remand, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir […]
No online classes for Primary Grades, clarifies Education Department
Srinagar, Jul 7: The school education department has clarified that online classes will be conducted only from Class 6 onwards with notified timings, thereby exempting students from Classes 1 to 5. As per the official circular, schools within municipal limits will operate from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while schools outside municipal limits will function […]
Tourism in Kashmir witnessing revival after Pahalgam incident: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh
Srinagar, Jul 7: Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said tourism in Kashmir is showing clear signs of revival following the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, crediting the coordinated efforts of the Jammu & Kashmir administration and the Central Government for building public confidence. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of the […]
Pakistan wants to derail JK’s progress, break our unity: LG Manoj Sinha
Anantnag, Jul 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accused Pakistan of attempting to derail the region’s development journey and sow discord among communities. Speaking at a religious function in Larkipora Aishmuqan, LG Sinha, termed Pakistan a “terrorist country” determined to undo the hard-earned progress made in the last five years in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
BSF jawan shoots himself dead in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, Jul 7 (PTI): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a forward post in Samba district on Monday, officials said. Constable Mridul Dass was on sentry duty in Border Out-Post Malluchak in Ramgarh sector when he fired upon himself, the officials said. They said […]
