NASA, Boeing plan to send astronauts on Starliner spacecraft in April

Washington: After years of delays, NASA said it is planning to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft no earlier than mid-April. The space agency says significant progress has been made in resolving technical issues that were identified during the spacecraft’s flight certification process. Starliner went through a successful […]

Massive data breach reveals 26bn records from LinkedIn, Snap, X, more: Report

New Delhi: Cybersecurity researchers have warned that a database containing over 26 billion leaked data records has been discovered, which include users’ data from LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, Weibo, Tencent, and other major platforms. The researchers referred to this massive data leak as the ‘Mother of All Breaches’ (MOAB), saying it was the biggest […]

Only ‘Dharma’ Of Admin Is Welfare Of Poor: LG

Only ‘Dharma’ Of Admin Is Welfare Of Poor: LG

Says Committed To Welfare Of Minority Communities, KP Families Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said Jammu & Kashmir administration’s only ‘Dharma’ was “welfare of poor”. “I firmly believe that by ensuring the upliftment and development of the last person standing in the last queue, we can make the progress truly inclusive. Robust scrutiny […]

Sinha Vows To Stamp Out Militant Ecosystem’ In J&K

Sinha Vows To Stamp Out Militant Ecosystem’ In J&K

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday vowed to strike the last nail in the coffin of militant ecosystem and the proxy war of the neighboring country. “The successful conclusion of the G20 summit, on the one hand familiarized the entire world with the economic strength, business capabilities, cultural prosperity, and tourism possibilities of Jammu […]

Every sector has taken flight of development: Bhatnagar

Every sector has taken flight of development: Bhatnagar

Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today unfurled the National Flag to mark 75th Republic Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium here. He inspected the parade and took salute from the contingents of JKP, BSF, CRPF, JKAP, SSB, ITBP, IRP, Women contingent, Forest Protection Force and NCC. Addressing the huge gathering, Advisor Bhatnagar extended […]

‘Foreign tourists influx increased by 2.5 times since G20 meeting’

‘Foreign tourists influx increased by 2.5 times since G20 meeting’

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that tourism was a way of life for Jammu and Kashmir and reflects elevated spiritual experiences that contribute massively to the local economy. “This paradise on earth witnessed a record influx of Rs. 2.11 crore tourists during the year 2023, and the G20 Summit held in Srinagar […]

Light rain, snow in Kashmir parts; MeT forecast more

Srinagar: Light rain and snow lashed a few higher reaches including Gulmarag on Friday. The weatherman has forecast more precipitation in coming days to end an extended dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir. Reports said that snowfall has been reported from Gulmarg, parts of Kupwara, and Kangan in Ganderbal. Srinagar had traces of rain early […]

Mughal, SSG roads closed; highway open

Mughal, SSG roads closed; highway open

Srinagar: Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, was closed due to fresh snowfall on Friday, officials said. Also SSG road was closed even as traffic was plying on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the world. They said that there […]

Military prowess, Nari Shakti on full display at R-Day parade

Military prowess, Nari Shakti on full display at R-Day parade

New Delhi: The 75th Republic Day parade on Friday witnessed the nation’s Aatmanirbhar military prowess and growing ‘Nari Shakti’ on Kartavya Path. In a historic first, an all-women tri-service contingent and an all-women parade & band contingent of the Delhi police participated in the parade where French President Emmanuel Macron was chief guest. Macron’s state […]

Train and incentivise young artisans: Padma Shri artist

Train and incentivise young artisans: Padma Shri artist

Srinagar: Ghulam Nabi Dar, a 72-year-old master craftsman from Srinagar honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to wood carving, feels government recognition and support are very important in preserving traditional arts. His unwavering dedication to his craft for over six decades has earned him numerous accolades, culminating in this national recognition announced on […]