Sky Suspense at Gulmarg: Around 400 Tourists Rescued After Gondola Snag
Tourists stranded mid-air for more than an hour as police, rescue teams launch massive operation; DGP Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Alok Kumar oversee efforts on ground Srinagar: Around 400 tourists were rescued safely on Monday after the famed Gulmarg Gondola developed a technical snag, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for over an hour amid tense scenes […]
Well planned rescue ops brings relief for tourists, govt
Srinagar: For the tourists who had come to enjoy the serenity at Gulmarg, tense moments and scare is all that they experienced. However, the meticulous rescue operation ensured that the tourists landed safely on ground with no injuries. Notably, 65 cabins of Gulmarg Gondola were stranded mid-air on Monday after the Asia’s highest ropeway developed […]
Action against narco-terrorists, drug smugglers will continue: Lt Guv
Says movement will not stop until every drug smuggler is eliminated from the sacred soil of JK SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced that the action against narco-terrorists and drug smugglers will continue. “The movement will not stop until every drug smuggler is eliminated from the sacred soil of Jammu Kashmir,” Sinha […]
Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat
Mecca: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop […]
SRO-43, Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme
CM Omar hands over compassionate appointment letters to beneficiaries 52 appointees from across J&K receive orders in Srinagar and Jammu SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday handed over appointment orders to beneficiaries under SRO-43 and the J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) at the Civil Secretariat here, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards supporting families who […]
Man arrested for raping, murdering girl in Budgam
Srinagar: A man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district of central Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The police arrested the accused after a thorough investigation, they said, adding that further details are awaited. The girl, who went missing on Saturday evening from the Galwanpora area of the […]
Red Fort blast: Accused visited Lucknow in August, planned attacks on key city landmarks: NIA
New Delhi: The NIA’s probe into the Red Fort car blast case has revealed a chilling conspiracy by the accused to carry out a series of terror attacks in Lucknow with targets including legislative assembly and other prominent locations with high footfalls, official sources said on Monday. They said that two of the key accused […]
Petrol, diesel prices raised by Rs 2.61-2.71; hikes top Rs 7.5/litre within two weeks
Oil companies’ losses down to Rs 600 cr per day following fuel price hikes New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers. With the […]
Poison of drugs is diverting youth from the path of progress: Lt Guv
Says any official or anyone in public life connected to drug network will face action SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday observed that the poison of drugs is diverting youth from the path of progress. He said that the terrorist groups use proceeds from drugs to buy weapons, and with those weapons the […]