LEH/JAMMU, Apr 23: Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday approved a series of major reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business in Ladakh’s tourism sector by deregulating the hospitality industry and reducing compliance requirements. As part of the reforms, several documentation requirements such as character certificates, proof of minimum bank balance, and educational
JAMMU, Apr 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to verify and finalize the spelling of place names and their translations into regional languages for the preparation of official maps in Hindi and Urdu. The move aims to ensure uniformity, accuracy, and consistency in the naming and representation of geographical locations across
NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 second board exams. As per the schedule, Session 2 exams will begin on May 15 with Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic). The examinations will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, while some papers
US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared a transcript of a conservative political talk show hosted by Michael Savage, which included controversial remarks referring to India, China, and other countries as “hellholes.” The discussion centered on US birthright citizenship and immigration policies. The segment argued that some individuals allegedly travel to the United States during
TVK chief and actor Vijay has launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, calling it an “evil force” while making his political debut by contesting from two seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. C Joseph Vijay, widely known as Thalapathy, is the founder and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and is
There is a strong argument that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the most impactful batters in IPL 2026 so far. Opening for Rajasthan Royals, the 15-year-old has impressed with his fearless batting and remarkable power-hitting ability in just his debut season. Despite his explosive performances on the field, Sooryavanshi continues to carry a simple
It was during the T20 World Cup earlier this year when former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who has previously been involved in a match-fixing controversy, made remarks about India’s batter Abhishek Sharma, calling him just a “slogger” and questioning his batting credentials. He suggested that smart bowling tactics could easily dismiss him. These comments, made
Baramulla, Apr 23 : In a move to intensify the fight against drug trafficking, Baramulla Police has launched an anonymous anti-drug tip line, officials said on Thursday. An official told news agency Kashmir News Agency that the helpline number — 95967-67701 — has been placed under the personal supervision of the Senior Superintendent of Police
JAMMU, April 22 : In a first-of-its-kind development, a special freight train carrying 20 wagons of Amul milk and dairy products from Gujarat reached the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, officials said. A Northern Railway official told Kashmir News Service that the train departed from Linch Goods Shed in the Ahmedabad Division on April 20. It
New Delhi, April 22 : A court at Patiala House on Wednesday reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Baramulla Member of Parliament Abdul Rashid Sheikh (Er. Rashid), who has sought temporary release to meet his ailing father currently on ventilator support. Sources told Kashmir News agency that Er. Rashid, who is in