At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
United Nations: Targeting commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is “unacceptable”, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish has said, stressing that international law governing safe passage must be “fully respected”. Harish’s remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council […]
CBSE’s three-language policy sparks concerns over timing, logistics
New Delhi: Concerns have been raised over the implementation of the CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 by a section of educationists and parents who have questioned the timing of the changes and the preparedness of schools, as the academic session is already well underway. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday made […]
CNG Prices hiked by Re 1, second time in a week
NEW DELHI: CNG prices were hiked by Re 1 per kg on Sunday, the second increase in rates in less than a week. CNG now costs Rs 80.09 per kg in the national capital, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd, the country’s biggest city gas firm. The rate hike comes within days of Rs 2 per […]
India to act tough if Pakistan harbours terrorists: Army Chief
New Delhi: In a stern military message to Islamabad, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not”. At an interactive session hosted by ‘Uniform Unveiled’ at the Manekshaw […]
India’s aspirations ‘no longer limited to its borders’: PM Modi
The Hague: Describing India as a “land of opportunities”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country is undergoing an “unprecedented transformation” and its aspirations are “no longer limited to its borders”. Addressing the Indian community in The Hague, the Prime Minister also said that India is dreaming big and its youth aspires […]
CM clears ₹72 crore Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla, Rajouri
Projects to strengthen sanitation infrastructure Ensure scientific sewage treatment and improve public health SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri at an estimated cost of ₹37.96 crore and ₹34.43 crore respectively, aimed at strengthening sanitation infrastructure and addressing wastewater management challenges in the two urban […]
Govt approves major cadre review, restructuring in Jal Shakti Department
SRINAGAR: In a significant step aimed at enhancing the water supply, quality monitoring and engineering administration across Jammu and Kashmir, the government has approved a comprehensive cadre review and restructuring of the J&K Engineering (Gazetted) Service of the Jal Shakti Department. The reforms have been sanctioned vide Government Order No. 91-JK(JSD) of 2026 dated 15.05.2026, […]
JK minister ditches car, rides tonga to promote fuel conservation
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Saturday rode a ‘tonga’ (horse-cart) in Srinagar, and said it was the best way to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Ditching his official vehicle, Satish Sharma — the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, and Youth Services and Sports — […]
NIA chargesheets five in Cambodia-linked cyber slavery case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five persons, including an absconding alleged mastermind, in a case related to human trafficking and cyber slavery linked to Cambodia, officials said. According to the agency, the accused were part of an organised syndicate that lured Indian youth to Cambodia on the promise of legitimate jobs […]
Property of Hizbul Mujahideen-linked offender seized in Baramulla
Srinagar: A property of a Hizbul Mujahideen-linked proclaimed offender, currently operating from Pakistan, was attached in Baramulla district on Saturday, police said. According to a police spokesperson, the accused was Nadihal Rafiabad-resident Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi. He said Qureshi was booked at the Panzalla Police Station under Section 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act. The Egress and Internal […]