Jammu Airport records major infrastructure, capacity expansion in past 12 yrs: Director
Jammu: Jammu Airport has witnessed significant growth and modernisation over the past decade, with major upgrades in passenger handling, runway infrastructure, cargo facilities, security systems and air connectivity, its director Devender Yadav said on Saturday. He said the new terminal building is about 60 per cent complete and is targeted for commissioning by the end […]
CM’s advisor calls for revival of panel to oversee KP’s return, rehabilitation
Srinagar: Nasir Aslam Wani, the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Saturday called for the revival of the apex committee to oversee the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. In 2009, the government in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, then also headed by Abdullah, constituted the apex committee to […]
India successfully demonstrates BMD capability to take down hostile ballistic missiles
New Delhi: India has successfully carried out flight-tests of key platforms this week to demonstrate its multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system’s power to intercept intercontinental missiles, joining an elite group of nations with this capability. The BMDs are capable of intercepting incoming long-range nuclear missiles and hostile aircraft including AWACS (airborne warning and control systems). […]
Emerging tech has altered definition of warfare: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad: Asserting that recruits to the armed forces must be mentally prepared for the evolving nature of modern conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said major powers no longer hold an edge on the battlefield as even smaller forces can inflict significant damage using specialised tactics. Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the […]
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of Indian Army
New Delhi: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will be the next Chief of the Army Staff succeeding incumbent Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the defence ministry announced on Saturday. Lt Gen Seth, widely known for his strategic planning and contributions towards modernisation of the Army, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the force. He will assume […]
Ensure impregnable security during Amarnath Yatra, Shah tells security agencies
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said a multi-layered, impregnable security grid should be established by CAPFs, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and all security agencies along the Amarnath Yatra route and at tourist places to ensure a peaceful pilgrimage. Chairing a meeting on the preparedness for the Yatra starting on July […]
Congress sets up enquiry panel to look into ‘indiscipline, anti-party activities’ in J&K unit
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday set up a three-member enquiry panel to look into the reported “indiscipline and anti-party activities” in its Jammu and Kashmir unit. The committee will look into acts of indiscipline by some people in the party who have voiced opposition to Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hamid Karra and […]
El Nino conditions currently present over equatorial Pacific Ocean: IMD
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Friday declared the onset of El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. It also said these conditions are expected to strengthen further during the southwest monsoon season. “The atmosphere has responded to the warming sea surface temperatures, and the coupled ocean-atmosphere system now exhibits characteristics consistent with […]