Govt admits illegal constructions across major tourist hubs like Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Jammu, Apr 1: The government on Wednesday said over 800 building permissions have been granted by Tourism Development Authorities across Jammu and Kashmir in the last three years, even as illegal constructions continue to surface at several key tourist destinations. In response to MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para’s query, Tourism Minister said a total of 807 permissions […]
Amended bill on rights of transgender persons rights gets President’s assent
NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (PTI): An amendment bill which provides graded punishment for bodily harm to transgender persons has received the assent of President Draupadi Murmu. Opposition MPs had slammed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, for excluding gays and lesbians from its ambit. An authority has been established to determine whether […]
413 of 508 complaints filed by tourists in JK resolved since January: Govt
Jammu, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Wednesday ruled out any decline in tourist inflow due to harassment or overcharging by service providers, even as it acknowledged that such practices can adversely affect a destination’s image. In a written reply to National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq, the department said that while visitor experience […]
Trump cares deeply about US-India relationship: US envoy to India
Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) US President Donald Trump cares deeply about the US-India relationship, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday after meeting Trump at the White House. “Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our GREAT President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the […]
Airfares likely to rise with steep jump in jet fuel price
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Airfares are expected to rise with the steep increase in jet fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, and this is the first time that the jet fuel […]
Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 195.5
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prices of commercial LPG were hiked by Rs 195.50 on Wednesday, on back of surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies. Rates were last increased by Rs 114.5 per 19-kg […]
Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2.07 lakh per kl
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, were more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, driven by the the surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. This is the first time ATF prices have crossed the Rs […]
Terrorist killed in night-long encounter in Ganderbal
Srinagar, Apr 1 (PTI) An terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, the Army said on Wednesday. A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night, in Arahama area of Gandebal district based on inputs of suspicious movement in the region. Based on specific intelligence […]
School timings revised in Kashmir Division from April 1
SRINAGAR, MAR 30: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) issued an order revising school timings for all government and recognized private institutions in Kashmir division with effect from April 1. As per the order, schools falling in the Srinagar municipal limits will now function from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Whereas the schools falling […]
West Asia war: India managed situation effectively: PM Modi
Tharad (Gujarat), Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said while the world is grappling with war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to strong foreign policy and the unity of its people. He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that people queue up […]