Govt orders screening of school books for objectionable content
Srinagar, July 9: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a complete screening of all books and study materials in government schools, recognised private institutions, and coaching centres across the Kashmir division to weed out content that could hurt religious sentiments or national interest. The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), in a circular issued […]
J&K must shift from volume to value tourism for sustainable future: CM Omar
Srinagar, July 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir must gradually transition from a volume-driven tourism model to value-based tourism to ensure the sector’s long-term sustainability, asserting that tourism without sustainability is an “unqualified disaster.” Addressing the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, Omar, said the Union Territory […]
Govt teacher killed in road mishap in Handwara
Srinagar, July 9: A 56-year-old headmaster was killed in a road accident here last night, officials said. They said that the accident took place in Younsu Handwara in which a pedestrian, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Lone, a resident of Wahipora was hit by a vehicle. The 56-year-old, who was working as a headmaster, sustained critical […]
PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, seeks early conclusion of CECA
Melbourne, July 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched India as a long-term investment destination for Australian businesses and called for the early conclusion of the proposed bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Modi made the remarks at the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event in Melbourne, which he jointly […]
US launches new airstrikes on Iran, Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
Dubai, July 9 (AP) The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on […]
UAPA case: Raids carried out in Baramulla
Srinagar, July 9 (PTI) Police carried out raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday in connection with a case registered under the UAPA. The raids were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation in a case registered under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) […]
Army chief General Seth reviews security situation in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 8 (PTI) Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and combat readiness in the Kashmir valley. Gen Singh visited the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, headquarters of the Army here and took a review of the situation. “General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, visited HQ Chinar […]
Ex-chairperson of Baramulla district development council joins NC
Srinagar, July 8 (PTI): Former chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the ruling National Conference here. Safina Baig is the wife of former deputy chief minister, and PDP co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig. She joined the National Conference (NC) in the presence of party president Farooq Abdullah, and Chief […]
Admin takes cognizance of irregularities for on-spot Yatra registrations
Ganderbal, July 8: District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognizance of certain irregularities which occurred in connection with the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnathji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp. The matter is presently under investigation, and appropriate action shall be taken against anyone found involved. It is hereby informed for the benefit of […]
HM Amit Shah speaks to Omar Abdullah, assures Centre’s support amid heavy rainfall
Srinagar, July 8:: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation arising from heavy rainfall in the Union Territory, officials said. A senior official said that Shah took stock of the weather-related situation and assured the Chief Minister of every possible assistance from […]