LG flags off Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said people must resolve to build the edifice of a modern and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir on the foundation of the sacrifices of the security forces. He was addressing an event where he flagged off the Tiranga Yatra from the Dal Lake here ahead of Independence Day. “Today […]
Tiranga Rally- Uphold the dignity of national flag: Omar Abdullah to people
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday urged the people to preserve and uphold the honour of the national flag, calling it a living symbol of India’s identity, pride and the sacrifices of countless patriots. He was addressing a gathering at the Tiranga Rally concluded at the Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden, Chashma-i-Shahi, Srinagar. Reflecting on the […]
79th Independence Day: CM to take salute at Bakshi Stadium, ministers to lead in five districts
DDC chairpersons to preside over main functions in 14 districts Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir is gearing up to celebrate the country’s 79th Independence Day with full enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The main Independence Day function in the Union Territory will be held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will preside over and […]
Heavy rains lash Jammu region, schools shut
Jammu: Heavy rain lashed various districts of the Jammu region, triggering flash floods that damaged four structures and led to the closure of some inter-district roads, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities in Rajouri, Reasi and Poonch districts have ordered the closure of all schools in view of the adverse weather conditions. Significant rainfall was recorded […]
SIA raids residences of former JKLF members in 35-year-old case
Murder case of Kashmiri Pandit woman Srinagar: The probe into the murder of a Kashmiri Pandit woman 35 years ago during the outbreak of militancy has been reopened with the State Investigation Agency (SIA) carrying out raids on Tuesday at eight locations in central Kashmir linked to former members of the banned terrorist outfit JKLF. […]
India investing billions of dollars in research ecosystem: PM Modi
Mumbai: India is investing billions of dollars in the research ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai via video link, Modi also said that in India, tradition meets innovation. “India has one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories in Ladakh. At 4,500 metres […]
Hundreds throng as Akshay Kumar inaugurates a showroom in Jammu
Jammu: Akshay Kumar drew a huge crowd of enthusiastic fans who waited for hours in overcast conditions to catch a glimpse of the actor as he unveiled a new showroom here. Fans including men, women and children from the city and outside J&K gathered in anticipation of the actor’s arrival to inaugurate Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom […]
Monitor lizard sighted, rescued in Shopian south Kashmir
Shopian: In a rare incident, a monitor lizard was spotted for the first time in the hilly district of Shopian in south Kashmir — a region known for its cold climate, where the presence of such reptiles is considered highly unusual. According to officials, the sighting occurred in the Alialpora area of Shopian town, when […]
Centre approves craft village in Budgam district for Rs 10 Cr
Srinagar: The handicraft sector of Kashmir got a major boost on Tuesday as the Centre sanctioned a Craft Tourism Village en route to picturesque Doodhpathri in Budgam district at a cost of Rs 10 crore, an official said on Tuesday. The sanction is accompanied by the release of the first instalment of the central share […]
Raids conducted against rotten, adulterated meat in Srinagar
Srinagar: Authorities conducted raids at multiple locations in the city here on Tuesday as part of a crackdown on rotten and adulterated meat in the Kashmir valley. “In a joint operation, the Srinagar Police and the Food Safety Department conducted raids at multiple locations across the city, targeting vendors suspected of selling unhygienic and expired […]