AAP holds protest in Jammu demanding adequate compensation for victims of Pak shelling
JAMMU: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers staged a peaceful protest here on Monday, demanding adequate compensation for the victims of Pakistani shelling in the worst-hit Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir. Senior AAP leader Safeer Choudhary, a prominent socio-political activist from Poonch district, led the protest and highlighted the need for “urgent, timely […]
Sakeena Itoo holds meet with DCs of Anantnag, Kulgam, Srinagar districts
Exhorts DCs to organise regular public interaction, grievance redress camps SRINAGAR,: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today held a meeting to discuss the issues raised during her recent visit to various constituencies of Anantnag, Kulgam and Srinagar districts. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Amir […]
Thomas Cook delegation meets J&K CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: A delegation from the Thomas Cook travel agency called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the latter’s office here on Monday. “A delegation from Thomas Cook’ India’s leading travel and forex company called on me today at my office. We discussed strengthening tourism and travel opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir,” the […]
Operation Sindoor’s success testament to India’s might, innovations in defence sector: LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attributed the success of Operation Sindoor to India’s capabilities and innovations in the defence sector, adding that the military strike showcased the nation’s scientific might. Flagging off the Physics Bharat Yatra from Udhampur, Sinha highlighted that Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s scientific prowess. “It has […]
VC KU calls on Sakeena Itoo, discusses upcoming NAAC visit, academic initiatives
SRINAGAR: Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Professor Nilofar Khan, today called on the Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, at Civil Secretariat here. Professor Nilofar Khan apprised the Minister of the upcoming three day visit of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) peer team scheduled from May 29 […]
Op Sindoor halted only after DGMO talks at Pak’s request, Jaishankar clears air about US role at Par panel meet
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday told a parliamentary panel that Pakistan was informed by the DGMO about Indian strikes on terror camps in their territory only after they were executed, sources said. He also said he never spoke to Pakistan and cleared the air about alleged US “interference”, saying the decision […]
J&K ACB files case against ex Tribal Affairs director, others in post-matric scholarship scam
Jammu: ACB Registers case against M.S. Choudhary, then Director Tribal Affairs J&K and others for gross violations in implementing Post Matric Scholarships for ST candidates ACB Jammu registered a formal case FIR No. 09/2025 u/s 5(1)(c) (d) r/w section 5(2) of J&K PC Act, Svt. 2006 & section 120-B RPC at P/S ACB Jammu against […]
Covid-19 in India: Active cases climbs to 1,000 mark in India, 430 cases in Kerala
New Delhi,: India on Monday reported a total of 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. As per the Health Ministry, India’s COVID-19 update showed a total of 1009 active cases, with 752 new cases recently confirmed. According to the government data, Kerala currently tops the chart […]
Gold climbs Rs 550 to Rs 99,300 per 10g, silver rallies Rs 1,170
NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose by Rs 550 to Rs 99,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on persistent buying by jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 98,750 per 10 grams on Friday. Since Wednesday last […]
Rupee rises 35 paise to settle at 85.10 against US dollar
MUMBAI: Rising for the second straight session, the rupee jumped 35 paise to close at 85.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by a positive trend in domestic equity markets and a weak American currency overseas. According to forex traders, the inflow of foreign funds and the RBI’s announcement of giving a record […]
