Tri-services integration crucial for survival: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: The tri-services synergy with unified real-time operational coherence demonstrated during Operation Sindoor was a “living example” of delivering decisive results and it must become the benchmark for all future military actions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address at an event, he asserted that jointness among the three services is […]
Boy injured in mysterious blast in Doda
Jammu: A boy suffered minor injuries in a mysterious explosion in a remote area of Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. The minor was playing near his home in Bagri area of Gandoh and found some explosive substance and started fiddling with it, the officials said. They said the device exploded, causing minor injuries to […]
Army commander reviews operational preparedness of troops in Ladakh
Leh: General Officer Commanding-in-chief, Northern Commander, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited different forward areas in the Union Territory of Ladakh to review the operational preparedness, the army has said. The army’s northern commander, who reached Leh on September 27, praised the high morale and steadfast commitment of the deployed troops. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited […]
LG calls for crackdown on encroachments along water bodies
Attends Swachhata Vijayotsav organised by RDD, vows to bridge gap between rural and urban areas Jammu: Asserting that climate change is a reality that people should realise, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for a crackdown on encroachments along water bodies in the Union Territory and urged people and the administration […]
Expert Panel to submit report on Jhelum widening, encroachment removal next month
Focus on restoring river’s lost width in Srinagar By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Srinagar’s lifeline, the Jhelum, has shrunk alarmingly—its width reduced to barely 60 metres at several points in the city, compared to the far broader river remembered by locals just a few decades ago. An expert panel tasked with addressing this crisis is […]
Seven tourist spots closed after Pahalgam attack reopened in Kashmir
Rafting resumes on Chenab river in Reasi after months long suspension Srinagar/Jammu: The administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the […]
No talks till normalcy restored in Ladakh: Leh Apex Body
KDA demands unconditional release of Wangchuk, says Centre ‘alienating’ people of Ladakh Leh/Kargil: Hardening its stand following the killing of four protesters during clashes with security forces last week, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy […]
Govt always open to dialogues on Ladakh with LAB, KDA: MHA
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future. The statement by the Union Home Ministry came after […]
People of JK have been patient with their demand of statehood: CM Omar
Says Centre should not take advantage of it Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people of Jammu and Kashmir have been patient with their demand for restoration of statehood but the Centre should not take advantage of it. Abdullah warned that it does not take long for the situation to change. “It does […]
Industrial production grows 4 pc in August: Govt data
New Delhi: India’s industrial production grew at 4 per cent in August, mainly due to better performance by the mining sector, according to government data released on Monday. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for July has been revised upwards to 4.3 per cent from the earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. In […]