Srinagar, Sep 29: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the Unified Headquarters on Friday. “After a thorough security review and discussion...
Jammu Kashmir
Leh Apex Body withdraws from talks with Centre
Seeks unconditional release of Wangchuk, withdrawal of cases against all arrested, probe into Leh violence Leh, Sep 29 : The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced its decision to withdraw from the talks with the central government, scheduled for October 6 in New Delhi. The decision comes in the wake of the recent violence in Leh that led to...
Union Education Secretary Visits DIET Beerwah to Review Training and Infrastructure
Tanvir Hussain Budgam, Sept 29 : Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar on Monday visited the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, where he reviewed academic activities, teacher training programmes, and the overall infrastructural setup of the institution. Accompanied by senior officials from the Education Department, Kumar interacted with staff members, trainees, and faculty,...

Lieutenant Governor attends Swachhata Vijayotsav organised by Rural Development Department
LG Sinha Vows to Bridge the Gap Between Rural & Urban J&K Truest Evidence of Central Government’s Commitment to J&K Can be Seen in Performance Over Last 5-6 Years: LG LG highlights the significance of cleanliness drives to promote public health and well-being and fostering community participation for happier and healthier villages Initiatives under education, social welfare, rural development, urban...
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All-Party Delegation Arrives In UK To Convey India’s Policy Of Zero Tolerance Towards Terrorism
LONDON, June 1: An all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has reached London to reiterate India’s zero-tolerance...

Hundreds Of Kashmiri Pandit Devotees Leave For Kheer Bhawani Mela
Jammu, Jun 1: Amid tight security arrangements, hundreds of people, mostly Kashmiri Pandits, left for the Valley in a convoy...

US authorities approve Moderna’s new COVID vaccine Statement
WASHINGTON, May 31: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine, the company said today....

‘World No Tobacco Day’ Smoking gateway to drug abuse, major contributor to rise in cancer cases, say doctors
‘Second-hand smoke affects nearly 50 pc of families, exposes to serious health risks’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 31 : On...

CDS Gen Chauhan Acknowledges Loss Of Aircraft In Clashes With Pakistan; Says India Launched Major Precision Strikes
SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, May 31: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged losses of aircraft in India’s recent...

Army Chief Felicitates BSF Woman Officer, Praises Ex-Servicemen For Role During Operation Sindoor
Jammu, May 31: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday awarded Border Security Force (BSF) Assistant Commandant...
International

Indians in Singapore value nationality, race, language as key identity markers: Study
SINGAPORE, Aug 22: Indians in Singapore attach strong importance to nationality, race, and languages in defining their identity, according to...

China-Afghanistan-Pakistan foreign ministers’ dialogue held in Kabul
Kabul, Aug 21 : The sixth trilateral foreign ministers’ dialogue among China, Afghanistan and Pakistan was held here on Wednesday....

UN chief condemns Israel’s approval for new settlements in West Bank
United Nations, Aug 21: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned the decision of Israel’s Higher Planning Committee to approve...

India, China Ties Showing Positive Trend, Says Chinese FM Wang Yi
Beijing, Aug 19: India-China relations are showing a positive trend towards returning to cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has...
S C Murmu Named RBI Deputy Governor for Three-Year Term
NEW DELHI: (Sep 29) The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India...
India Dismisses Sharif’s UN Statement As ‘Absurd Theatrics’, Reminds Of Pak Military’s Appeal To Stop Fighting In Op Sindoor
New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement, India on Friday said that the neighbouring country’s...
Rajnath Singh: MiG-21 Contributed Glorious Chapters To India’s Military Aviation History
Chandigarh, Sep 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine...
Senior Journalist & Former Statesman Editor M. L. Kotru Passes Away
New Delhi, Sep 26: Veteran journalist M L Kotru, former Resident Editor of The Statesman and a mentor to a...
ICC Receives BCCI Complaint On Rauf, Sahibzada As PCB Protests Surya
DUBAI, Sep 25: India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan...
Sonam Wangchuk’s provocative speeches led to violence in Leh: Home Ministry
Says mon torched police vehicle, 30 security personnel injured; “Centre committed to Ladakh’s aspirations, meeting with Ladakh leaders on Sept...
India Showcases Heat Action Plans, Pledges Climate Support to Global South at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 23 : India has highlighted its national efforts to tackle extreme heat, including Heat Action Plans, use...
Ayushman Bharat Effected Revolution In Public Healthcare: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that Ayushman Bharat, which was launched on this day...
Trump Signals Positive Outcome In Middle East Negotiations
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a breakthrough in the Middle East crisis, saying “all are on board...
UN Security Council fails to extend Iran nuclear deal
United Nations, Sept. 27: The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution that would have extended...
India Dismisses Sharif’s UN Statement As ‘Absurd Theatrics’, Reminds Of Pak Military’s Appeal To Stop Fighting In Op Sindoor
New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement, India on Friday said that the neighbouring country’s...
White House Hosts Pak PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir For Talks With Trump
New York/Islamabad, Sep 26: US President Donald Trump has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim...
US Official: Trump, Modi Enjoy Strong and Positive Ties
New York: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a “very, very positive” relationship and will meet, a...
India Showcases Heat Action Plans, Pledges Climate Support to Global South at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 23 : India has highlighted its national efforts to tackle extreme heat, including Heat Action Plans, use...
Jaishankar To Meet US Secy Of State Rubio In New York Today Amid H-1B Visa Fee Hike Concerns
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here on Monday for bilateral discussions,...
UN Chief Urges Global Community To Stand Firm Against Israeli Pressure Over Gaza Genocide Claims
United Nations: Days after a United Nations commission of inquiry said Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
Abhishek Sharma Tops Asia Cup Run Charts, Leaves Rizwan & Kohli Behind
Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma inked multiple records during his half-century against Sri Lanka in the last Super 4 match of the Asia...
ICC Receives BCCI Complaint On Rauf, Sahibzada As PCB Protests Surya
DUBAI, Sep 25: India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan...
Surya steers talk away from India-Pak rivalry
Dubai, Sept 22: India captain Suryakumar Yadav, while speaking after India’s emphatic Asia Cup Super Fours win over Pakistan, gently...
I responded to Pak provocation: Abhishek Sharma
Dubai, Sept 22 : India opener Abhishek Sharma, adjudged Player of the Match, said his knock was driven by determination to...
Sri Lanka eye fourth straight win, Bangladesh seek upset
Dubai, Sept 19 (UNI) Sri Lanka will walk into the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025 with the assurance...
ICC Turns Down Pakistan’s Request To Remove Pycroft; Team Fails To Appear For Asia Cup Game Against UAE
DUBAI, Sep 17: Pakistan’s cricket team on Wednesday refused to leave its hotel for the must-win Asia Cup group match...
Asia Cup: Bangladesh hold edge over Sri Lanka
Abu Dhabi, Sept 12 : Bangladesh enter their fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 tournament against Sri Lanka...
India Face UAE In Campaign Opener At Asia Cup 2025
Skipper Suryakuamr Yadav will be keen to get some runs under his belt and lead from the Dubai: Suryakumar Yadav-led India...
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Any political process in J&K is incomplete without participation of KPs: Mehbooba
Srinagar, June 2 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that any...

Lavender gave Bhaderwah national identity, role in India’s growth story: Jitendra
Jammu, June 1 : Lauding the Agri-Startup model of Lavender farming as a transformative force that has rewritten the narrative...

2-yr-old boy dies after falling into water trench in Gbl
Ganderbal, June 02 : A two-year-old boy died after accidentally slipping into a water trench, located in the lawn of...

Two Killed, Six Injured In Bani-Basohli Road Accident In J&K’s Kathua
Jammu, Jun 2: At least two persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in a mishap on the Bani-Basohli...

All arrangements finalised for Mela Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal: Secretary Health
Jahangeer Ganaie Ganderbal, June 02 : Ahead of the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal, Secretary Health and Medical Education,...

Dr Karan Singh Urges Devotees To Visit Mata Kheer Bhawani In Large Numbers
Ganderbal, June 2: Senior Congress leader and former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Karan Singh, on Saturday urged devotees...