Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports triumphs in Natural Ice Wall Climbing Competition
Srinagar: The Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports reached new heights of success on Sunday, concluding the highly challenging Natural Ice Wall Climbing Competition in the breathtaking locale of Pahalgam. Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, the esteemed Principal of the institute, commended the enthusiastic participation of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth in this demanding event. […]
UK foreign secretary flays attacks on US bases in Middle East
London: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron condemned on Monday the attacks on US military forces in the Middle East and called on Iran to reduce tensions in the region. On Sunday, the US Central Command said three US soldiers were killed and 25 were injured in a drone attack at a US military base in […]
Bengaluru Bulls claim thrilling tie against Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL
Patna: Bengaluru Bulls produced a sensational comeback to level the scores in the very last raid of the match and secured a 28-28 tie with Jaipur Pink Panthers in their Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium here on Sunday night. Bengaluru Bulls’ Ran Singh and Monu were the star players […]
Rupee declines 4 paise against USD
Mumbai: The rupee on Monday slipped four paise to 83.15 in the opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. The local unit was seen as weak due to a strong dollar against other world currencies along with a rebounding equity market in early trade. […]
Chillai-Kalan’ ends today as JK braces for rains, snow
Night Temp Rises Amid Cloud Cover, Mercury Set To Fall Further During Daytime In Kashmir Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a significant increase amid cloudy cover on Monday, the last day of the 40-day harsh period of winter—‘Chillai-Kalan’. Except for Gulmarg which received 10 cm of snowfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, all […]
China, US agree to boost cooperation in anti-drug, AI, people-to-people exchanges
Bangkok: China and the United States have agreed to launch a joint working group on anti-drug cooperation, the first meeting of the China-US intergovernmental dialogue mechanism on artificial intelligence this spring, and take further steps to expand people-to-people exchanges. Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of […]
Officers of JKBOA pitches for early conduct of ‘overdue’ elections
Jammu: Demanding immediate constitution of election committee, the officers of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Officers Association (JKBOA) on Saturday pitched for early conduct of “overdue” elections. Speaking to reporters after General House Meeting of the Officers of JKBOA, Jammu Unit, at Press Club here, the members unanimously decided with a voice vote that immediately a […]
Chess tournament conducted for school students to mark R-day
Chennai: A chess tournament for school students was held at Hansa Garden Residential Complex, East Tambaram on the occasion of Republic Day. Students in various age groups participated in these competitions, according to a press release. D.Kavya Haasini, a 9th grade student at Zion International School, won the first prize in the 12 and above […]
DC Srinagar chairs DLIC meet on implementation of PM Vishwakarma; Accords approval for 295 cases
Stresses line Departments to pace up verification process to cover maximum Artisans under the scheme Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday chaired a meeting of District Level Implementation Committee(DLIC) on implementation of PM Vishwakarma here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of registration of beneficiaries […]
Craft Safari of Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt comes full circle with Padma Shri honour to Ghulam Nabi Dar
Srinagar: A commendation ceremony was today organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir at Ghulam Nabi Dar’s residence at Dana Mazar Safakadal to honor his recent accolade, the Padma Shri, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the art of wood carving, particularly on walnut. Renowned for his craftsmanship, Ghulam Nabi has amassed […]