G20 events introduced India’s capabilities, diversity to world: PM

New Delhi: A host of events held in the last one year under India’s G20 presidency had introduced the country’s capabilities and diversity to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday and asserted that the country is becoming a “voice of the Global South”. In his address to the nation on the 77th […]

Wish to see smile on everyone’s face in JK: Lt Guv

Terms 2023 as ‘the golden year’ for Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the aim of his administration is to put a smile on the every person’s face, asserting that sincere efforts have been made for the welfare of people in the Union territory. Sinha said this during his address at the Independence Day function here. Recalling his first I-Day […]

Empowerment of youth, women: CS for time bound implementation of LG’s directions

SRINAGAR: In follow up of commitments made by the Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha on the eve of 77th Independence Day Tuesday regarding the empowerment of youth and women of the UT of J&K, the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta enjoined upon the Departments and the Deputy Commissioners to formulate plans at their end […]

Thousands attend Independence Day function in Kashmir

Authorities do away with restrictions in Srinagar

Srinagar: After a gap of two decades, thousands of Kashmiris thronged the Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium here on Tuesday, with authorities this year doing away with restrictions on the movement of people imposed in the past in view of the terror threat. It was a pleasant surprise for the 1.5 million residents of […]

3 Army officers, JKP cop awarded Shaurya Chakra

Jammu: Three army officers and a Jammu and Kashmir police constable, who had participated in anti terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2023, resulting in elimination of nearly 64 hardcore terrorists, have been awarded Shaurya Chakras 2023 for their bravery. President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and […]

Independence Day eve: Army, BSF exchange sweets with Pakistani counterparts

Jammu: Indian troops on Tuesday exchanged greetings and sweets with their Pakistani counterparts in Poonch, Jammu and Samba districts on the occasion of the country’s 77th Independence Day. In Poonch, the Indian Army and Pakistani troops exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in Chakan Da Bagh and another forward area, officials said. Border […]

BSF jawans celebrate Independence Day at LoC in Kashmir

Naugam (LoC): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday celebrated Independence Day in this remote area close to Line of Control in Kupwara district. The national flag was unfurled by the commanding officer of the battalion as the jawans raised patriotic slogans to mark the 77th Independence Day of the country. Commanding Officer Mohammad Israil […]

Eastern Ladakh row: India-China held two-day military talks

New Delhi: India and China agreed to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh in an expeditious manner, a joint statement said on Tuesday, a day after the two sides concluded two-day military talks. “The two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of […]

Himachal rains: 8 houses collapsed in fresh Shimla landslide, 2 persons feared trapped

Shimla: At least eight houses, including six makeshift ones, were razed to the ground and a slaughterhouse was buried under debris in a landslide in Krishnanagar locality here on Tuesday evening.  Two persons are feared trapped under the rubble of the houses, officials said. Uprooting of a large tree caused a landslip leading to the […]