Major Relief for Kashmir Tourism as Sgr Airport Avoids Full Runway Shutdown
Proposed NOTAM for weekly and October runway closure withdrawn after intervention by J&K Govt, tourism stakeholders Srinagar: In a major relief for the tourism sector and air travellers in Kashmir, authorities have withdrawn the proposed full closure of operations at , ensuring uninterrupted flight connectivity during the peak travel season. The decision comes after […]
CM Abdullah welcomes Srinagar airport relief
Urges freer movement for Amarnath pilgrims Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) decision to withdraw the proposed NOTAM for the full closure of Srinagar International Airport’s runway for maintenance, describing the move as a huge relief. “This Monday-Tuesday thing was hitting us very hard. Just yesterday, […]
CWC Srinagar Issues Comprehensive Child Safety Guidelines for Schools
Mandatory staff training, CCTV in school buses and anti-bullying mechanisms among key directives Schools asked to strengthen child protection systems, counselling support and awareness on abuse prevention Srinagar: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Srinagar has issued a comprehensive circular directing all government and private schools in the district to strengthen child safety, protection and […]
Home ministry designates 23 Pakistan-based persons as terrorists
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Saturday designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan as terrorists under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA for their involvement in orchestrating attacks on security forces, indoctrination of youth using social media and drone-based weapons delivery to facilitate terror attacks. The list contains Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba members, who have been […]
PM Modi launches revamped UDAN scheme
Inaugurates Jodhpur airport terminal Jodhpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the next phase of the Centre’s flagship regional connectivity scheme, UDAN, and inaugurated a new terminal building at Jodhpur airport, marking a major push to expand aviation infrastructure and improve air connectivity across India. The revamped UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) […]
8 officials suspended in JK over books ‘glorifying’ separatism, probe ordered
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday suspended eight officials of the School Education Department, removed a contractual staff and ordered an inquiry into two controversial books found containing “highly inappropriate content”. The action comes after BJP, Congress and other political groups raised objections that the book allegedly “glorified” separatism. In an order, the School […]