Abrogation of Art 370 led to change in mind-set: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said that the abrogation of Article 370 has led to “change in mindset” in Jammu and Kashmir and noted that youth from smaller towns are excelling in examinations including in competitive tests. In an interview with news agency, the Union Minister said there has been “aspirational […]
Yoga Day celebrations at 2,500 locations abroad
PM to lead from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road Kolkata/New Delhi: More than 210 Indian Missions abroad will organise International Day of Yoga celebrations at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road. The 12th edition of the International Day of Yoga […]
Rusted mortar shell found in Jammu
Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was unearthed in a forward village near the International Border on the outskirts of Jammu on Saturday, officials said. Farmer Girdhari Lal unearthed the mortar shell while ploughing his field with a tractor in Chanana village along the Arnia border belt, the officials said. They said he immediately informed the […]
CLIMATE CHANGE : Thajwas loses 88% ice volume as Kashmir’s glaciers melt at alarming pace
Scientists warn rising temperatures and declining snowfall are rapidly shrinking the iconic Sonamarg glacier Experts fear glacier retreat could trigger long-term threats to Kashmir’s water security, tourism and fragile ecology Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The majestic Thajwas Glacier in Sonamarg, once regarded as one of Kashmir’s most enduring symbols of snow-clad beauty, is melting at […]
Modi says 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY so far
Transfers initial incentives worth Rs 2,400 cr New Delhi: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has created over 70 lakh jobs across the country so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he transferred incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore for 15 lakh first-time employees and their employers. The amount will be […]
Lt Guv expresses gratitude to PM for enhancing employability
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narindra Modi for driving inclusive growth and expanding social security coverage in Jammu Kashmir, and for bringing transformative changes in the Union Territory’s employment landscape, enabling thousands of youths to access secure and dignified opportunities. “This historic occasion is not merely a program for distributing […]
Govt makes architects organization Nodal Body for public projects
Levies 1% consultancy fee, mandates NOC for private firms SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at streamlining the public infrastructure development and strengthening the local institutional framework, the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a landmark directive standardizing the operations and project engagement of the Jammu and […]
Top Army official, MP Rajya Sabha calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He was accompanied by Lt Gen Balbir Singh, GOC Chinar Corps; Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat, GOC 9 Corps and Lt Gen P. K. Mishra, GOC 16 Corps. Later,: Er. Gulam […]
NEET re-exam: NTA issues safety advisory; shares admit card updates on WhatsApp
Agency to hold nationwide mock drill on Jun 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam across country New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday said that it is sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications to candidates, urging them to download their admit cards for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, […]
SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to accord urgent hearing on two separate pleas related to the NEET-UG 2026 re-test which is scheduled for June 21. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said these petitions would be heard by a bench headed by Justice P S Narasimha in […]