In talks with Centre on resumption of projects halted due to IWT: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said discussions are being held with the Centre on the resumption of development projects in the Union territory that were halted due to the Indus Water Treaty. With the treaty in abeyance in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Abdullah said there are two projects — one […]
Abrogation of Article 370 was also socio-economic reform: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Asserting that Articles 370 and 35-A were a “miscarriage” of history and justice, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that their scrapping by the Modi government was a social reform. Singh made these remarks during a press conference held as part of the ongoing nationwide campaign commemorating 11 years of the Modi government. The event […]
CM reviews works plan under Capex for four departments
Stresses on timely approval of plans, fund flow and execution of projects SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a series of departmental review meetings to take stock of the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans for the year 2025–26 of the Estates, Revenue, Tourism and Culture departments. The high-level discussions were attended by Advisor to […]
J&K simmers as heatwave intensifies
Jammu reports 44.4°C, Sgr swelters at 33.9°C Srinagar: As the intense heatwave continued across Jammu and Kashmir, the region’s winter capital, Jammu, has figured among the top hottest spots across the globe. Jammu ranked the 68th hottest spot in the world at 44.4°C, which was the season’s hottest day in the region. Jammu and Kashmir […]
Delhi under ‘red alert’ as mercury soars beyond 45 deg C
Severe heatwave conditions to persist: IMD New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi as the city grapples with an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas. The maximum alert on Wednesday comes amid a forecast of continuing extreme conditions over the next […]
Reviving Tourism: Shikara race held at Dal Lake to attract tourists to Valley
Srinagar: A shikara race was organised at the famous Dal Lake here on Wednesday to promote tourism in the Valley in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo flagged off the race, organised by a Chandigarh-based private group of colleges, they said. The race was organised to […]
India-Pak conflict was about combating terrorism: Jaishankar
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the recent confrontation between India and Pakistan was not just a mere conflict between two neighbours, but it was about combating terrorism, which will eventually come back to haunt the West. Jaishankar, in an interview with the European news website ‘Euractiv’ Wednesday, also pitched for an EU-India […]
Tight security arrangements made for Amarnath yatra: Lt Guv
Says pilgrims should visit in large numbers Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said foolproof security arrangements have been made for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra and urged pilgrims to visit the cave shrine in large numbers. Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the cave shrine, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual yatra […]
Farooq Abdullah visits Vaishno Devi shrine
Says he hopes that his prayers for peace, progress will be answered Jammu/Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday returned to Srinagar by the recently launched Vande Bharat Express after an overnight stay at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. “Had a great darshan and I am hopeful that all our prayers for peace, […]
Lt Guv orders reshuffle in JK administration
Deputy Commissioners, heads of departments transferred Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday ordered a reshuffle in his administration, shifting four deputy commissioners and heads of various departments. Deputy commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, Ramban, and Kishtwar were among 24 officers who were transferred by the LG. Amongn them, 20 were IAS officers and […]