Ladakh, Apr 13: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging the government to intervene promptly and address growing concerns in the sensitive border region. He warned that the prolonged gap in dialogue is creating disillusionment
Anantnag, Apr 13: Two boys drowned in the Jhelum river in the Padshahibagh area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agency—that the duo slipped into the Jhelum river at Padshahibagh, Bijbehara accidentally. He said that soon after the incident was reported, rescue teams were rushed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would begin a swift blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks held in Pakistan reportedly ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the blockade would include Iranian ports starting Monday at 10
New Delhi, Apr 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tributes to the freedom fighters who lost their lives in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, saying the nation will always remain grateful for their supreme sacrifice. In a post on X in Hindi, she said, “I am confident that their spirit of patriotism will continue
NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the real issue with the government’s move to introduce bills in a special sitting of Parliament this week is delimitation, not women’s reservation, calling the reported proposal “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution. Gandhi said any delimitation exercise that involves
Bandipora, Apr 12 : Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the Green Warriors of Bandipora organised a successful plantation drive along S.S.P Office Road, contributing significantly to the beautification and ecological well-being of the area. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from youth volunteers who came together with a shared vision of promoting environmental conservation
NEW DELHI, Apr 11: The government on Saturday increased the export duty, also known as windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre. The revised duties will come into effect immediately, the Finance Ministry said in a notification. Earlier on March 26, the
BHADERWAH, Apr 11: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Boys Higher Secondary School in Bhaderwah, has received a major boost with the government deciding to redevelop the 106-year-old institution into a heritage school. The foundation stone for the Rs 3.06 crore redevelopment project of the 20th-century institution—earlier known as Amar
JAMMU, Apr 11: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department Jammu, has issued orders for the transfer and posting of 25 Accountants, along with the assignment of additional charge, in the interest of administrative efficiency, with immediate effect. (Agency)
TEHRAN, Apr 11: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday claimed that the ceasefire in Lebanon is part of an agreement reached during talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV. Press TV further reported that the spokesperson’s remarks were also confirmed by the Pakistani side. It also stated