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 […]
Govt endeavouring to boost J&K’s educational ecosystem: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, Mar 31: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo today informed the House that the government is endeavouring hard to boost the educational ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, with special focus on establishing all kind of facilities in the government schools. The Minister stated this while replying to a question of Legislator, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh in […]
Lt Guv attends Mahavir Janma Kalyanak- celebration of birth of Lord Mahavira, at Jammu
JAMMU, MAR 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on Lord Mahavira’s teachings of […]
Avalanche strikes Tulail in Gurez, no casualties reported
Srinagar, Mar 31: A major avalanche struck the Tulail area of Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that teams from the administration rushed to the site near the Kishanganga River, close to the Line of Control (LoC), soon after receiving information about the incident. He said no loss […]
CS reviews impact of MSME Health Clinic under RAMP scheme
JAMMU, MAR 31: The Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Industries & Commerce Department to assess the progress and impact of the MSME Health Clinic established under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, aimed at revitalizing stressed and sick industrial units across Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasizing the […]
Govt orders repairs after reports of ‘poor macadam quality’ at Bypass Bridge in Sopore
Srinagar, Mar 31: The government on Tuesday said repair work has been initiated on the Sopore bypass bridge following concerns over the deteriorating condition of its recently laid macadam surface. The issue was raised in the Assembly by MLA Irshad Rasool Kar through a calling attention notice, highlighting poor quality macadam that has led to […]
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha condoles loss of lives in drowning incident in Jammu’s Tawi river
JAMMU, Mar 31 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a drowning incident in the Tawi river at Nagrota. While the bodies of two boys who drowned in the river on Sunday have been recovered, the search for the third boy is underway. Sinha […]