Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon recently shared a heartwarming moment on her social media account, after actor Boman Irani surprised her by singing the iconic song ‘Noorie’ from her superhit film of the same name.Sharing the video on social media, Poonam captioned it as, ‘The amazing Mr BOMAN IRANI . Aap jaisa koi nahi !!! The Most grounded, warm, talented and adorable person jiske liye Dil se Respect Nikalti hai !!! #enjoythemoment #amazingperson #fabulousactor #rolemodel’…
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Jammu, July 15 (IANS) The Central government’s women empowerment drive, via a skill training programme, is yielding remarkable results in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In the Rajouri district, many women have benefited from free skill training and are becoming self-reliant. Under the Centrally sponsored scheme, the Rural Self-Employment Training Institute (RSETI), in convergence with the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), is providing free cutting and tailoring training to…
Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Kashmiri papier-mache artisan Basharat Hussain has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture of gifting a traditional Kashmiri papier-mache bowl to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. He called it a proud moment for the Valley’s centuries-old handicraft tradition and a significant recognition of its artistic heritage on the global stage. Speaking to IANS, Hussain said the Prime Minister’s gesture reflects recognition of the skill and dedication of Kashmiri artisan…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan over the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying the unrest was the result of Islamabad’s decades-long systemic exploitation and denial of fundamental rights. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistani authorities have responded to the protests with excessive police brutality, blocking essential supplie…
Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Since it started on July 3, over 2.75 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) in Kashmir as another batch of 5,335 yatris left Jammu on Tuesday for the Valley.Officials said that during the last 11 days, nearly three lakh Yatris have performed the Yatra.On Monday, 24,259 yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine, and another batch of 5,335 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Valley in two escorted convo…
Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Calling the restrictions imposed by the authorities on Monday as ‘uncalled for and unfortunate’, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the struggle of July 13, 1931, observed by the party as martyrs’ day was against oppression and not a religious tussle.In an oblique reference to the Lt. Governor-headed security paraphernalia, CM Abdullah spoke to reporters at the National Conference headquarters, ‘Nawa-e-Subha’ complex. He said, “Those who barred…
Jakarta, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India.PM Modi presented Manohari Gold Tea, one of India’s finest speciality teas, to President Prabowo.The tea showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of Assam. Made exclusively from the tender buds of the P126 tea clone, it is hand-plucked, hand-rolled, and naturally sun-dried du…
Canberra, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent visit to Australia, presented a Dhokra boat sculpture, Premium Indian coffee and a vinyl record of the music band ‘Colonial Cousins’ to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.The tribal Dhokra boat sculpture is crafted through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This Dhokra sculpture depicts a traditional boat carrying tribal men and women, symbolising unity, cooperation, and collective progress.The Indian Premium …
Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) A cloudburst has damaged the Bijbehara-Pahalgam road in Kashmir, officials said on Sunday, adding that all residents and tourists are safe, with no casualties or injuries reported. The officials said the cloudburst, which occurred late Saturday evening, caused significant damage to the Pahalgam-Avoora-Bijbehara road, disrupting vehicular movement and affecting essential public services in the area.The incident triggered concern among residents and visitors as parts of th…
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Television actor Parth Samthaan has addressed the disappointment among fans following the cast change in ‘Seher – Hone Ko Hai’ as the show enters its second chapter. Acknowledging the audience’s emotional connection with the original cast, the actor urged everyone to be patient and give the new chapter a chance. Parth also assured that Chapter 2 will bring a fresh dynamic and a chemistry they have not seen before. On Friday, the ‘Kasautii Zindagi Kay’ actor pos…