Srinagar, March 1 (IANS) A large number of people across the Kashmir Valley, especially in Srinagar city, carried out peaceful protests against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli bombing, as local political and religious leaders condemned the killing while appealing for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.Protesters came out in processions shouting slogans against the US and Israel as the security forces maintained vigil to ensure that anti-national and anti-soci…
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Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the J&K cricket team for its first-ever Ranji Trophy win and hoped that this feat would inspire many young athletes to dream big and play more. The PM said on X today, “Congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir team for their first-ever Ranji Trophy win! This historic triumph reflects the remarkable grit, discipline and passion of the team.“It is a proud moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and it …
Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) The victory of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket team on Saturday over rivals Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals is not just a win well deserved, it is the promise of glory and hope for the youth of the Union Territory, whose talent in sports is getting countrywide acknowledgment now. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and NC MLA, Tanvir Sadiq had reached Karnataka’s Hubballi on Friday to witness history as the Jammu and Kashmir team was abo…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 crore and government job opportunities for players and support staff following the team’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy title win, terming the achievement a watershed moment for cricket in the Union Territory.Jammu & Kashmir scripted history after securing the title on the basis of a massive first-innings lead against eight-time champions Karnataka in the five-day final at …
Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) As reports of Israeli bombings on Iranian locations poured in on Saturday, Kashmiris are showing grave concern about the safety of local students and others still stranded in Iran. Both former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah and the present chief minister Omar Abdullah had asked Kashmiri students in Iran earlier this week to take the Indian foreign ministry advisory seriously and pull out of Iran since the airspace was open at that time.Despite many Kashmiri students ha…
Hubbali, Feb 28 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was in attendance watching the final of the Ranji Trophy between J&K and Karnataka on the final day at the Hubli Cricket Ground.Opener Qamran Iqbal brought up his century and Sahil Lothra his fifty as J&K continue to stretch their overall lead to 477 runs against eight-time champions Karnataka.“In Hubballi to cheer the J&K cricket team as they seal a historic win. There hasn’t been a day over the 5 day fina…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has asserted that J&K is poised to emerge as a year-round global tourism destination, backed by renewed confidence, expanded infrastructure and diversified tourism offerings.He was addressing a grand promotional event held in New Delhi on Thursday evening, which was graced by Union Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with diplomats, travel trade representatives and key stakeholders from the hospitality …
Srinagar/Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is on his way to Hubballi in Karnataka to witness the historic cricket match as the J&K cricket team maintained its hold over Karnataka in the finals of the Ranji Trophy. J&K stormed into the Ranji finals and maintained a lead of 291 runs over Karnataka in the first innings.People in both Srinagar and Jammu have been watching the growth of their team closely, and the smile on their faces says it loudly that the joy is much beyond…
Srinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of Kashmir University on Thursday at the Hazratbal main campus in Srinagar city.He started his address by speaking in Kashmiri and asked the audience if everyone was okay.“I ask you not to say ‘Mera Kashmir’, ‘Tumhara Kashmir’, but always say ‘Hamara Kashmir’, Vice President advised the graduating students.He told the audience that both the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdul…
Srinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest on Thursday at the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, and all arrangements, including security, are in place for the event.A civic reception was given to the Vice President at the Lok Bhawan in Srinagar on Wednesday evening. The reception was followed by a cultural programme showcasing the traditional folk dances and the music of Jammu and Kashmir.He will deliver the address at the University’s 21st c…