PM Modi leads historic Yoga session at UN
Says yoga is 'truly universal' and 'free from copyrights'
United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday described Yoga as “truly universal” and “free from copyrights and patents” as he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters here to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by top UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities. Modi, who is here on the first leg of […]
Kashmir swelters at 34.0 degree Celsius
Srinagar: Heat wave condition gripped Kashmir as for the second straight day on Wednesday, all the stations across the Valley recorded the hottest day of season while the weatherman has predicted hot and dry weather conditions till June 23. Srinagar, the summer capital, again recorded the hottest day of the season as the mercury settled […]
Hundreds of KPs throng special camps in Jammu to get voter IDs
Jammu: Braving scorching heat wave conditions, hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits are flocking to special camps established by the Jammu and Kashmir government here to obtain their voter IDs. The initiative comes as a response to the longstanding demand of various Kashmiri Pandit organisations to issue Electors Photo Identification Cards (EPICs) to the displaced members of […]
Youth increasingly mindful of their responsibilities towards nation: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said the youth are increasingly mindful of their responsibilities towards the nation and strengthening social equity with exemplary courage and commitment. Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the Special National Integration Camp at J-K Light Regimental Centre in Rangreth area in the outskirts of the city […]
Jmu-Sgr highway to remain shut for repair work on June 23: Official
Jammu: No traffic will be allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday due to repair and maintenance works, an official said on Wednesday. The advisory to observe ‘no traffic day’ on the NH-44, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was issued by Ramban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mussarat Islam, […]
AC approves transfer of land for 125 bedded District Hospital, Budgam
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision to ensure availability of quality healthcare, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here Wednesday under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved transfer of land for construction of 125 bedded hospital at Reshipora, Budgam . The Administrative Council approved the transfer of land measuring 71 Kanal situated in estate Reshipora, Budgam in […]
Video of man assaulting cop goes viral in Kishtwar, accused nabbed
Jammu: Police have arrested a man who was seen in a video assaulting an armed police personnel after knocking him to the ground in Kishtwar district, officials said on Wednesday. Rakeen Ziya of the district’s Sangrambhata village was arrested by a police party headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Khalil Poswal, a police official […]
College on Wheels: 1,100 women students to go on educational tour across India
Jammu: Around 1,100 women students from different universities of Jammu and Kashmir will go on a “college on wheels”, a rail journey, to different parts of the country later this year, Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu Prof Umesh Rai said on Wednesday. “This will be an educational tour and not a pleasure trip No […]
Int’l Yoga Day- Yoga is India’s greatest gift to humanity: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday described yoga as India’s greatest gift to humanity which has transcended the boundaries of religion and geographical barriers to bring happiness in people’s lives. Sinha led the International Yoga Day celebrations in the union territory by performing yoga ‘asanas’ at an event at Botanical Garden here. Conveying his best […]
Yoga emerged as universal symbol of love, peace: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Yoga has become a symbol of love and hope around the globe, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its worldwide popularity. Recognising its universal appeal, the United Nations in December 2014 proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by a resolution. The day aims […]
