VP enjoys shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday enjoyed a shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagar’s timeless charm and natural beauty. Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir valley. He is scheduled to attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation on […]
Young generation will progress when nation is strong: LG Sinha

Advises students to seek adaptability to the changing situations Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said nation-building must be the top priority of the young generation as they will progress when the country is strong. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of the University of Kashmir here, Sinha expressed happiness over the large number […]
Development needs oxygen of peace: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said peace is crucial to development, asserting that places in the Union territory that were once synonymous with conflict, are now beacons of harmony. “Development requires the oxygen of peace. My government’s primary objective is to provide you with a transparent, democratic, and stable environment,” the chief minister […]
UNHRC, UN should advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts: Jaishankar

Geneva: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all its forms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting there can be no justification, especially when innocent lives are targeted. “Confronting terrorism requires collective resolve,” Jaishankar said and urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to “advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts.” […]
Steady decline in terrorism, situation normal in JK: Western Army Commander
Pathankot (Punjab): Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Thursday said he has noted a sustained decline in terror indicators in Jammu and Kashmir, and the situation has become very normal. Maintaining that the Army is keeping a close watch on the terror infrastructure, he said plans are being formulated to deal with […]
DGCA revises air ticket refund norms
Says no additional charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking New Delhi: Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. The option would not be available for […]
Glacial lake outbursts ‘very serious: Environment Expert
Call for transboundary cooperation New Delhi: Terming glacial lake outbursts in the Himalayan region as “very serious”, international environment expert Pema Gyamtsho said that urgent action is needed to monitor risks and strengthen disaster preparedness. Speaking on the impacts of climate change in the mountains, Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain […]
J&K to get National Centre of Excellence for winter sports: Mandaviya
Gulmarg: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports will be established in Jammu and Kashmir and declared that future editions of the Khelo India Winter Games will be expanded into a 15-day event combining sports with cultural activities. Addressing the closing ceremony of this year’s […]
Vice President Radhakrishnan arrives in Kashmir on maiden visit

Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Kashmir valley during which he will attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation, officials said. The Vice President was received by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the administration and police […]
Will put teacher eligibility test on hold in JK: Education Minister

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the Union Territory government has put on hold the conduct of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). She said Jammu and Kashmir would be the last to enforce the Supreme Court order, which mandates the TET for all in-service teachers of primary and upper primary classes, […]