Sports should be kept away from politics: Lt Guv

Inaugurates two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference’ Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday stressed that sports must be insulated from politics to ensure fair opportunities for talented youth. Inaugurating the two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN’ here, he asserted that it will identify the actionable strategies to further strengthen sports systems in the […]
Tourist arrivals picking up as conditions improve after Pahalgam attack: CS

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said that the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, which suffered a major setback following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent adverse weather conditions, is gradually showing signs of recovery, with tourist arrivals picking up as conditions improve. Dulloo said that a major project has been conceptualised to […]
Cold conditions intensifies in Kashmir

IMD forecasts spells of wet weather in next few days Srinagar: Cold conditions tightened its grip in Kashmir with a drop in minimum temperatures as the meteorological department forecast spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the valley over the next few days. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees […]
Govt actively considering regularisation of ‘Rahbar-e-Khel’, says Dy CM

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday said the National Conference government is actively considering regularisation of ‘Rahbar-e-Khel’ (ReK) teachers. Under the scheme, youngsters were selected to provide physical education teachers to government schools in 2019 and it entails the phased regularisation of appointees upon completing seven years of satisfactory and continuous service. “Government […]
Northern Army commander reviews ‘operational environment’
Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the “operational environment” in the Kashmir valley. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC visited formations and units across North and South Kashmir and carried out a comprehensive review of the operational environment,” the Army’s Northern Command said on X. It said the Army commander […]
Iran crisis: Warm embraces, tears of joy as families reunited with loved ones stranded in Iran
New Delhi: Poignant scenes of relief and reunion unfolded at the Delhi airport on early Saturday as families embraced their loved ones who returned from Iran amid the worsening security situation there. While some welcomed their children with flower garlands, a father held his daughter to his chest, smiling as tears welled up in his […]
India needs leaders who work honestly for villages, poor, farmers: Gadkari

Says Country has no dearth of funds Vidisha (MP): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said there was no shortage of money in the country and the need was for political leaders who honestly work for villages, the poor and farmers. Addressing a function in Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh after laying the foundation stone […]
War memorial set up in Rajouri to honour fallen heroes of Operation Sindoor
Rajouri/Jammu: In a tribute to fallen heroes, including a senior government official, who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor in May last year, the army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir government has established a war memorial in the border district of Jammu, officials said on Saturday. The memorial has been erected at Gujjar Mandi […]
JK BJP holds meeting in Jammu ahead of national president election
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Saturday held a meeting here to deliberate on the upcoming voting process for the election of party’s national president, a party spokesperson said. The meeting, attended by national council members and state council members, took place at Trikuta Nagar party headquarters here and was part of the […]
Shab-e-Miraj observed with religious fervor across Kashmir
Devotees throng Dargah Hazratbal, spent night seeking forgiveness SRINAGAR: The auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Miraj was observed across the Kashmir Valley on Friday night with deep devotion and solemnity, as night-long prayers resonated in mosques and shrines despite the winter chill. Devotees gathered in large numbers at places of worship to offer special prayers, seeking […]