Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dies in AI plane crash in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani died on Thursday after an Air India aircraft carrying him and 241 others crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport airport in Ahmedabad in the afternoon, Union minister C R Paatil said. “This is a very sad incident. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. […]
DNA tests to be carried out to identify plane crash victims, says official; mum on death toll
AHMEDABAD: DNA tests will be carried out to ascertain the identities of those who perished in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad city on Thursday afternoon, a senior Gujarat health department official said even as he refused to cite death toll figures. The Air India Ahmedabad-London flight, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members […]
In talks with Centre on resumption of projects halted due to Indus Water Treaty: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said discussions are being held with the Centre on the resumption of development projects in the Union territory that were halted due to the Indus Water Treaty. With the treaty in abeyance in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Abdullah said there are two […]
NC chief Dr Farooq Abdullah grieves plane crash deaths, demands ‘thorough investigation’
SRINAGAR: National conference president Farooq Abdullah Thursday expressed his grief at the Ahmedabad plane crash and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. Farooq told reporters, “I think this is the first time in many, many years that such a tragedy has taken place in our country. I heard there was a power failure when […]
Air India plane crash: Mehbooba Mufti expresses deep sorrow, demands probe
JAMMU: People”s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a London-bound Air India flight in Ahmedabad and demanded a thorough probe into the incident to fix responsibility. Mufti made these remarks after addressing a one-day party convention at the Patnitop tourist resort in Udhampur district. “I want […]
Abrogation of Article 370 was also socio-economic reform: Dr Jitendra Singh
JAMMU: Asserting that Articles 370 and 35-A were a “miscarriage” of history and justice, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that their scrapping by the Modi government was a social reform. Singh made these remarks during a press conference held as part of the ongoing nationwide campaign commemorating 11 years of the Modi government. The event […]
Committee on Privileges holds first meeting in Srinagar
Chairman expresses confidence in seamless coordination, effective performance SRINAGAR, : The Committee on Privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly held its first meeting today at the Assembly complex in Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Nizam-u-din Bhat. The Committee members including MLAs Riyaz Ahmad Khan, Salman Sagar, Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi), […]
DC chairs District-Level Zila Sainik Welfare Board meeting at Udhampur
Stresses on welfare of Ex-Servicemen, veterans & dependents of war heroes UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired the annual general body meeting of the Zila Sainik Welfare Board to review its functioning and deliberate on the welfare measures and schemes for ex-servicemen, war widows and their dependents in the district. The meeting was […]
Indian Army commences Pre-Training for Agniveer Aspirants at Banihal
RAMBAN,: The pre-training classes for Agniveer aspirants under the Agnipath scheme commenced today with a solemn and inspiring opening ceremony held at Bn HQ, Karawa Camp Banihal. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, training staff, and a large number of enthusiastic candidates who are preparing to serve the nation through this prestigious program. […]
Awareness event held at GMHSS Ramban to mark World Day against Child Labour
RAMBAN,: To commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour, the Labour Department Ramban, in collaboration with Government Model Higher Secondary School (GMHSS), Ramban, organized an awareness programme under the global theme “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do. Let’s speed up our efforts.” The event was presided over by Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Amit […]
