Kashmir Literature Festival-2026: Writers shape civilizations, not institutions, says LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, May 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilizations than institutions, as he inaugurated the two-day Kashmir Literature Festival-2026 at SKICC Srinagar. Addressing writers, researchers, historians, academicians and literary figures during the inaugural session, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed all guests who had arrived […]
JKCA President Invokes Constitutional Powers, Calls Historic Special General Meeting on June 6
Srinagar, May 30: In a significant development that could shape the future governance of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), newly elected President Javid Ahmad Kitab has exercised his constitutional authority to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Association on June 6, 2026, at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, Srinagar. The decision […]
CBSE portal was hit by malicious attack; 50 children got into system: Sources
New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack”, with around 50 students gaining unauthorised access, government sources have said. “There were some unauthorised attacks on the portal. The payment gateway was with respect to HDFC… about 50-odd children had got in,” a source said. According to […]
Two people died after truck plunges into nallah in Ramban
Srinagar, May 30: Two persons were killed after a truck carrying limestone rolled down into a nallah and caught fire near the Gangroo area of Ramban on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that a truck bearing registration number JK19A-0693, travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, met with an accident near Gangroo and plunged into […]
Op Sindoor defined India’s response to provocation: Army chief
PUNE, May 30 (PTI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said Operation Sindoor had set a benchmark for when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining India’s response to provocation. Reviewing the passing-out parade of the 150th course at NDA, Khadakwasla, General Dwivedi said the world cadets were stepping into […]
Delegation, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: A delegation of Kashmir Road Safety Foundation (KRSF), led by its Chairman Nasir Ali Khan, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Friday. He said that the members of the delegation briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the upcoming “Youth Against Drugs National Sports Festival 2026,” aimed at […]
NEET-UG to shift to CBT mode from 2027: NTA to SC
NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): The National Testing Agency on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is all set to conduct the NEET-UG exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year instead of the pen and paper mode after consulting the Centre. The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the National Eligibility […]
Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi calls on CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing. During the interaction, […]
Govt mulling expansion of BSF’s operational mandate: Amit Shah
Bhuj, May 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the government was considering expansion of the BSF’s operational mandate by assigning it new sectors, and announced that a new paradigm of “territorial security” will be added to complement conventional border security. Addressing BSF personnel on a visit to Gujarat’s Kutch district […]
States must remain prepared to deal with possibility of low rainfall: Agri Minister Chouhan
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday asked state governments to brace for possible low rainfall or other challenging weather conditions in view of El Nino threat and the IMD forecast of a below-normal monsoon this year. He said the Union agriculture ministry is chalking out contingency plans to […]