Tourist footfall continues in Kashmir amidst rising temp across India
Srinagar: As the rest of the country grapples with soaring temperatures, Kashmir is experiencing a significant influx of tourists, seeking respite from the heat wave. Kashmir, known for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate, has become a magnet for travellers. The iconic locations in Srinagar city such as Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh and Dal Lake […]
‘Paper leak’, ‘malpractice’ allegations: SC seeks Centre, NTA response on plea for fresh NEET-UG
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Centre and the National Testing Agency on a plea seeking fresh conduct of medical entrance exam NEET-UG, 2024, on the grounds of alleged question paper leak and other malpractices. Taking note of the allegations of paper leak and other malpractices, a vacation bench […]
Terrorism still there as border with Pakistan porous: Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Tuesday said though the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir was good, terrorism was still alive as the border with Pakistan remains permeable. “The security (scenario) is good. Terrorism is there. Our border is permeable and there cannot be control everywhere,” Abdullah told reporters in Baramulla when asked about […]
Signing in: Modi-led new govt gets into work gear as ministers assume charge
New Delhi: Signalling both change and continuity, India’s new government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term, got into work gear on Tuesday with cabinet ministers and ministers of state filing into their respective offices to assume charge. A day after the much anticipated portfolios were announced and two days after […]
Nefarious design to spread turmoil in Jammu region: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Monday the terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district was part of nefarious designs to spread turmoil in the Jammu region, and asserted that such an attempt would be thwarted. Nine people were killed and 41 injured as terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus, on […]
Modi 3.0 Most top ministers retain portfolios they had in last govt
New Delhi: Most of the key cabinet ministers in the third Narendra Modi-led government have retained the portfolios they held in the previous BJP dispensation. While there are some new faces in the cabinet, leaders such as BJP president J P Nadda and Jual Oram have returned as ministers. While Nadda had served in the […]
Reasi terror attack: Combing operation launched to track down terrorists; NIA, SIA visit spot
Jammu: A massive cordon and search operation is underway to track down terrorists responsible for the attack on a passenger bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district that left nine people dead and 41 injured, officials said on Monday. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), State Investigation Agency (SIA) and Forensic department teams visited the spot […]
Two from UP’s Balrampur among nine killed in Reasi bus terror attack
Gonda/Balrampur/Gorakhpur (UP): Two persons from Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur district are among the nine victims of the deadly terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said on Monday. Among the 41 injured in the Sunday evening attack, 10 are from Balrampur district, eight from Gonda district and four of […]
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh retains PMO in Modi govt 3.0
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Jitendra Singh on Monday retained the all-powerful Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as the Union minister of state for the third time in a row. He is also back in the Ministry of Earth Sciences as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), a portfolio held by him for some time in […]
Reasi attack: Shutdowns observed, protests held in Jammu region
Jammu: Several organisations, including the Congress, on Monday held protests in the Jammu region against the terrorist attack on a passenger bus in Reasi district that left nine dead and 41 injured. Shutdowns were also observed in the region’s Kishtwar and Ranso areas. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when terrorists ambushed the bus carrying […]
