CM meets religious leaders over protests against Khamenei’s killing
Appeals for peace, says restrictions to ease as situation improves Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with religious leaders and civil society members on Wednesday to address the unrest in the Union territory after recent military strikes in West Asia, in which Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. The […]
India celebrates Holi with splash, sweets and smile
New Delhi: Holi festivities swept across India on Wednesday with a splash of colours, foot-tapping music and traditional celebrations as people exchanged sweets to mark the victory of good over evil with a smile. From temple rituals at Mathura-Virndavan, the vibrant ‘Dhulandi’ celebrations in Rajasthan, to AAP’s ‘Kattar Imandar Holi’ in the national capital, cities […]
Qatar shuts LNG output, supplies to India hit
New Delhi: Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors. India, which depends on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar for a significant share of its gas needs, has seen a temporary […]
IndiGo cancels more than 500 flights to Middle East in past 4 days amid widening crisis
Mumbai: IndiGo on Wednesday said it cancelled over 500 flights to the Middle East and select international destinations from February 28 to March 3 due to the evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and other Gulf countries. In a regulatory filing, the airline said that it will continue to closely monitor the revenue environment arising from […]
Remain on high alert, take all measures to maintain peace: Lt Guv to Officials
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed police and civil administration officials to remain on heightened alert and take all necessary steps to maintain peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmir. “Chaired a meeting of senior police & civil administration officials at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to review the law and order situation. […]
CM Omar calls for inclusive growth
Says ‘Viksit Bharat’ possible only when every region progresses JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday asserted that the vision of Viksit Bharat can only be realised through inclusive and equitable development across every state and region of the country, emphasising that progress confined to select pockets would leave the national dream unfulfilled. He was […]
Govt announces closure of schools, colleges in Kashmir till Mar 7
KU also shuts academic activities till Saturday Srinagar: Following the protests across Valley against the killing of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the J&K government has decided to shut educational institutions till March-07 as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Kashmir University (KU) too ordered closure of classes till Saturday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo […]