True entrepreneurship lies in converting crises into opportunities: LG
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha called upon entrepreneurs to channel their resolve to elevate various sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that “true entrepreneurship lies in converting crises into opportunities”. “In realising the Make in India vision, our entrepreneurs are carving distinct identities through originality. Despite raw material hurdles, they have expanded […]
First Jammu International Marathon draws massive turnout despite rain; CM joins runners
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Braving incessant rain, thousands of enthusiastic runners took part in Jammu’s first-ever international marathon, flagged off by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also joined the participants, here on Sunday. The marathon started at sunrise from the M A Stadium, featuring three race categories, including Half Marathon (21 km), 10 km Fitness […]
No shortage of fuel, LPG in J&K, no need to panic: CM
Jammu, Mar 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reassured the public that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, LPG, and kerosene are available across Jammu and Kashmir, urging citizens not to fall prey to rumours. Addressing reporters here after the Assembly proceedings, the Chief Minister categorically dismissed reports of shortages as baseless, stating that the […]
Lt Guv reviews progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in J&K
JAMMU, MAR 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir, at a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan Jammu. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; […]
Cop hurt in accidental discharge of colleague’s rifle in Shopian
Srinagar, Mar 28 (PTI) A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, officials said here. Constable Ashiq Hussain, working as canteen boy, sustained bullet injury in his lower abdomen due to accidental discharge from another policeman’s rifle in the […]
JK Congress Chief Tariq Karra questions security withdrawal, cites risks to political leaders
Srinagar, Mar 28: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday criticised the withdrawal of security cover for political leaders, warning of potential risks. The J&K Congress chief questioned whether authorities were “waiting for another Pahalgam tragedy” before taking corrective steps, and said past incidents had shown that reducing security could […]
Avalanche-hit Srinagar–Leh Highway shut
SRINAGAR, Mar 28 (PTI): Avalanche-struck Srinagar–Leh National Highway was closed for traffic on Saturday as authorities cleared snow. Seven people were killed and several vehicles were buried in an avalanche on Friday at the Zojila Pass. A ten-year-old child was among those killed.
India confronting West Asia crisis with full strength: PM Modi
NOIDA, Mar 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is confronting the challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia with full strength. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, the Prime Minister asserted that the country is taking all necessary steps to safeguard its […]
BJP MLAs condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 28: Legislators across party lines condemned the attack on National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members also strongly voicing concern in the Assembly. During the discussion, BJP MLAs described Dr. Abdullah as a tall and universally respected leader, terming the incident as a possible security lapse. Speaking in […]
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi due to engine failure
Mumbai, Mar 28 (PTI) A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam, carrying 160 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to an engine failure, according to sources. “Full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 10.39 for IndiGo Visakhapatnam-Delhi flight 6E 579 due to one […]