In a tragic incident, a boat carrying school children capsized in the Jhelum river in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on April 16. The Jhelum boat accident killed 4 people. The Srinagar Administration has launched a rescue operation in the area. A State Disaster Response Force team was also deployed. At least six persons including four children have died. Meanwhile, 4 bodies have been recovered, while others are missing. The boat which has capsized was ferrying children from Gandbal to Batwara in Srinagar. Continuous rains over last two days have led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum. Watch video
25 April,2024 12:52 PM IST
Rescue and search is operation underway in Ganderbal Nowgam area of Srinagar. 3 people are still missing in the boat capsizing incident that occurred in the Jhelum River yesterday. According to DC Srinagar, Six bodies have been found so far. Officials said that the rescue operation continued till 11 pm last night but was halted due to darkness and heavy water flow in the river Jhelum. On 16th of April, in a tragic accident a boat carrying school children overturned in the Jhelum river in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar Administration had launched a rescue operation in the area. A State Disaster Response Force team was also deployed. At least six persons including four children were found dead. 4 bodies were recovered, while others were missing. Continuous rains over last two days led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum.
17 April,2024 12:08 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing a public rally in J&K’s Paloura highlighted the change in ‘Naya Kashmir’ and said that today, nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Amit Shah said, "Nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Slogans of 'Bharat Mata K Jai' can only be heard. PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti had said that if Article 370 is removed then nobody will be left to give a shoulder to the tricolour. She needs to understand that this tricolour is immortal and will always stay. Article 370 was scrapped and the tricolour still flies with pride and glory." Watch video for more.
16 April,2024 03:54 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured that the Centre is committed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir adding that assembly elections will also be held soon. "The time is not far when assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir also. Jammu and Kashmir will get back its state status. You will be able to share your dreams with your MLAs, and your ministers," PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Udhampur. The Prime Minister said that whatever he has done so far is only serves as a trailer of the work that he is yet to do in the region. He pointed out that now after decades, elections were taking place in Jammu and Kashmir without fear of terrorism and cross border firing. Watch video for more.
12 April,2024 04:08 PM IST
As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
In 2019, HM Amit Shah moved a resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K in Rajya Sabha on August 05. The resolution was passed and PM Modi-led Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. It also brought an end to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Even after 5 years, the abrogation of Article 370 still haunts Pakistan, one of the biggest setbacks internationally. Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called abrogation of Article 370 a “very painful, extreme step”. Notably, the strained ties between India and its neighbours has hit Pakistan’s trade severely. Reeling under economic crisis, Ishaq Dar called for “seriously examine” of trade with India. On the other side, Modi govt’s strategy of prioritising development has begun showing results in J&K. In the path of development, the state has witnessed the expenditure of the highest-ever funds in the financial year 2022-23. To attract investment, Centre, UT admin focused on reforms such as ease of doing business, land and capital provisions.
25 March,2024 04:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ beneficiary Nazim Zameer on March 7 in Srinagar, J&K. Nazim Zameer is a bee keeper who initiated his business from a low scale in 2018, but now has achieved success with the help of several government schemes. PM Modi fulfilled the dream of the beneficiary by clicking a selfie with him. “PM Modi asked me about my journey and he also gave some suggestions. In the end, I requested PM Modi to take a selfie with me and he fulfilled my request. That was really beautiful,” said Nazim Zameer.
07 March,2024 05:54 PM IST
PM Modi is in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of Lok Sabha Elections. The PM, on March 07 visited Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. There's a remarkable sight in Srinagar as thousands thronged Bakshi Stadium to take a glance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The local women sang praises for PM and highlighted how the development was witnessed in the valley in recent years. The women out there hailed praises for Modi for his developmental works and what he has done for the women. The Kashmiri Women looked all excited and happy as Modi Ji came to Srinagar. Watch video for more.
07 March,2024 03:08 PM IST
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced that they are expecting their first child on February 29. Parents-to-be Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Mumbai and Jamnagar airports as they were headed for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities on February 29 but were mobbed by fans, who wanted to click pictures and selfies. Ranveer was holding Deepika’s hand, trying to help her make her way to their car. He even put his arms around her to protect her from the crowd. The couple was also flanked by security, who kept the crowd from getting too close. Watch the full video for more!
01 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will be tying knots soon. While the wedding will be held later this year, a 3 day pre wedding bash has been organised in Gujarat's Jamnagar city from 1st to 3rd March. Several Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities will be participating in the pre-wedding festivities. Celebs like Salman Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and SRK with their families will be attending the ceremony. International overseas artists and performers have also arrived in Jamnagar to attend the event. Ahead of the pre-wedding event, locals in Jamnagar expressed their appreciation, happiness joy and gratitude. Watch video.
01 March,2024 11:32 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
