Heads of CIA and MI6 issue joint statement, say ‘working ceaselessly’ for cease-fire in Gaza

Heads of CIA and MI6 issue joint statement, say ‘working ceaselessly’ for cease-fire in Gaza

LONDON: The heads of the American and British foreign intelligence agencies said Saturday they are “working ceaselessly” for a cease-fire in Gaza, using a rare joint public statement to press for peace. CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore said their agencies had “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and […]

Without astronauts Wilmore and Williams, Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth

WASHINGTON: Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert late on Friday, capping a three-month test mission hobbled by technical issues that forced the astronauts it had flown to the International Space Station to remain there until next year. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who became the first crew to fly […]

DIET Kishtwar’s senior lecturer honoured for outstanding educational research

SRINAGAR: Humaira Ayub, a senior lecturer at DIET Kishtwar, has brought immense pride to her institution by having her research study recognized as one of the top five best submissions in the Jammu province. Out of a total of 25 research reports submitted to SCERT Jammu, only five were selected as the most outstanding. Humaira […]

NASA invites media to discuss Europa Clipper mission

WASHINGTON: NASA will hold a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Monday, September 09, 2024, to provide an update on Europa Clipper, a mission that will study whether Jupiter’s moon Europa could be hospitable to life. The teleconference will occur after a key decision point meeting earlier that day regarding next steps for the mission. […]

Article 370 ‘History, Will Never Stage Come Back’: Amit Shah

Article 370 ‘History, Will Never Stage Come Back’: Amit Shah

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that Article 370 has become “history” and will never make a comeback. Releasing the BJP’s manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls at a press conference here, Shah also questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his party’s alliance with the National Conference (NC), and urged […]

‘India not in favour of talks with Pak until terrorism ceases’

‘India not in favour of talks with Pak until terrorism ceases’

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India is not in favour of talks with Pakistan until terrorism ceases, emphasizing that “talks and bombs cannot go together”. Shah made these remarks while releasing the BJP’s manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir, dismissing any possibility of dialogue with Pakistan amidst the ongoing terrorist activities. “We […]

In Manifesto, BJP Offers 25 Guarantees: Restoring 100 Ruined Temples, 5 Lakhs Jobs

In Manifesto, BJP Offers 25 Guarantees: Restoring 100 Ruined Temples, 5 Lakhs Jobs

Jammu: The BJP on Friday released its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, providing 25 guarantees which include issuing a white paper and ensuring accountability for all the victims of terrorism besides restoring 100 “ruined temples” in Kashmir. The manifesto, released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a press conference on the […]

When will full statehood return to JK, Cong to Shah

When will full statehood return to JK, Cong to Shah

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah over the government’s policy on Jammu and Kashmir, asking when full statehood would be restored and why the security situation there had “deteriorated under your watch”. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked why the Centre was attempting to […]

Assembly Polls Phase: 266 candidates left in fray after scrutiny of papers

Assembly Polls Phase: 266 candidates left in fray after scrutiny of papers

Jammu: In accordance with the election schedule issued by Election Commission of India (ECI) for the conduct of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024, the scrutiny of nomination papers for 26 Assembly Constituencies which are going to polling in 2nd phase was held on Friday, in the office of the respective Returning Officers across six […]

MCC violations: 9 FIRs filed, 5 employees suspended

MCC violations: 9 FIRs filed, 5 employees suspended

Jammu: Acting tough against the violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines imposed across the Jammu and Kashmir after the announcement of General Elections to Legislative Assembly, the Election Department has registered 9 FIRs, suspended 5 government employees, besides issuing warning in 23 such cases, even as the inquiry has been initiated in 48 […]

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