West Asia war, energy security to dominate BRICS meet
New Delhi: The escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on the global energy supply chain are expected to dominate deliberations at a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be hosted by India beginning Thursday. Ending weeks of uncertainty, the Iranian embassy confirmed Tuesday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to New […]
Union mines ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in JK
Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, marking another major milestone towards transparent, sustainable and investor-friendly mineral development in the Union Territory. Ministry of Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal officially launched the tranche at a function here. Addressing the gathering, he […]
14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official Data
Jammu: More than 17 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached by the land mafia across Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu division accounting for over 14 lakh kanals, more than three times the figure recorded in Kashmir division, while Rajouri district topped the list among all 20 districts, official data said. According to the […]
Border villagers play extraordinary role in nation-building: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said residents of border villages shoulder an “extraordinary responsibility” in serving the nation. Sinha, who visited Uran Bowa village in the Uri area of Baramulla, reviewed projects under the central government’s Vibrant Village Programme and addressed a public gathering. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership had brought […]
Somnath remains guiding light ushering Bharat towards new horizons: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday performed puja on Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a celebration of 1,000 years of unbroken faith and unyielding resolve. Sinha also attended a public event organised on the sacred occasion at Lok Bhavan, an official spokesman said. The lieutenant governor (LG) said that despite countless atrocities and invasions by aggressors, […]
CM Omar meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Discusses Statehood, key issues concerning J&K NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several significant matters including restoration of Statehood, Transaction of Business Rules, rationalisation […]
EC set to roll out phase III of SIR in ‘coming days’
Exercise to cover 22 states, UTs New Delhi: The Election Commission is set to roll out phase three of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list in the next “coming days”, officials said on Monday, adding that it could cover the remaining 22 states and Union Territories covering nearly 40 crore electors. The […]
West Asia crisis: India taking concrete measures to shield supply chains: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: India has implemented concrete measures to shield supply chains and ensure uninterrupted energy flows amid the escalating West Asia crisis, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Monday. Singh, while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the situation in West Asia, emphasised that the government is prioritising […]
Parliamentary panel inspects riverfront, Lal Chowk smart city Projects
Members briefed about projects related to urban infrastructure SRINAGAR: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday reviewed the progress of Smart City and urban development projects during a study visit to Srinagar. The visit was part of the Committee’s programme for 2025–26 aimed at assessing the implementation of key urban […]
Lt Guv inaugurates National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said this event declares a new vision of ‘Rise, Shine, and Conquer’ to our youth which encapsulates a complete philosophy that lights the path to the future, a promise, and a bold challenge to build a developed […]