New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted peacefully across various examination centres in the country on Sunday. After the exam, students shared their views on the difficulty level of the question paper and various other matters such as security arrangements and facilities provided at the centres. Most students said that the Biology and Chemistry sections were easy to moderate, while Physics turned out to be the most challenging subject.A student who appeared for the ex…
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New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government’s measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.A candidate in the national capital said: “My mental health was impacted (due to the paper leak), still I have worked hard just li…
Jammu/Srinagar, June 21 (IANS) Thousands of people from across society, including civil servants, paramilitary forces, soldiers and schoolchildren, participated in the International Day of Yoga in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. In Srinagar, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha led a large number of Yoga enthusiasts, including bureaucrats, police officers, academicians, schoolchildren and others, at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of the Dal Lake.The L-G said on X this m…
Jammu, June 20 (IANS) More than 9,000 pilgrims, mostly Kashmiri Pandits, left Jammu city for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela in Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday amid elaborate security arrangements.Officials said MLA Devyani Rana, DIG Shridhar Patil, and other senior officials flagged off the pilgrimage in the city. The pilgrims are taken to the Kashmir Valley in around 200 Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation buses under tight security cover.With participation significantly h…
Srinagar, June 20 (IANS) Extensive security arrangements have been made across J&K for the fair conduct of the NEET (UG) re-test scheduled on Sunday (June 21). Authorities have made extensive arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir, including decentralising centres to reduce travel and suspending classwork in designated institutions to ensure the smooth conduct of the re-test.Regular classwork is suspended in 60 designated higher secondary schools across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday to facil…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being. In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a unique water yoga session was held at Bargad Ghat on the Yamuna River as part of the preparations for International Yoga Day. Participants performed yoga exercises in wate…
Jammu, June 14 (IANS) The anti-terrorist operation code-named ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district entered its 23rd day on Sunday.“Operation Sheruwali’ is being conducted in the dense Dorimal forests of the Gambir Mughlan area in Rajouri district, making it one of the longest ongoing counter-terror operations in the region.Joint forces, including the Army, J&K Police and CRPF, have intensified operations across the challenging, rugged forest terrain.The opera…
Jammu, June 14 (IANS) A junior-level officer of the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said that an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of BSF allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp in Jammu.A resident of Madhya Pradesh, ASI Lal Singh was posted at Paloura camp of the BSF on the outskirts of the city.Officials said he allegedly used his service rifle to commit suicide.“Senior BSF officials and police rushed to the spot im…
Jammu, June 11 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jammu of the J&K Crime Branch said on Thursday that it has arrested an absconder after seven years. A statement issued by EOW Jammu said that in a significant breakthrough, EOW Crime Branch Jammu apprehended an accused involved in the case FIR No. 21/2019 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC at Police Station Crime Branch Jammu.The accused has been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Matoo, son of Gh. Nabi Matoo, resident of Sada Kadal, Rai…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India observed World Bicycle Day 2026 with large-scale cycling rallies, fitness drives, and community events across multiple states under the Fit India Movement, drawing participation from citizens, athletes, officials, and public figures.In Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Mumbai, organised a special ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event near Worli Coastal Road to promote fitness and sustainable living. Actor Jackie Shroff attended as the chi…