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JAMMU/SRINAGAR: IndiGo on Saturday resumed nine of its 11 scheduled flights from Jammu Airport, bringing much-needed relief to passengers stranded over the past two days due to large-scale cancellations across the country. However, flight operations in Srinagar continued to face major disruption, with seven IndiGo services cancelled amid an ongoing pilot rostering crisis. Airport officials said operations at Jammu saw significant improvement through the day, helping clear a buildup of frustrated travellers who had been waiting for departures since Friday. Two flights — connecting Jammu to Mumbai and Hyderabad — remain suspended for now, an IndiGo representative said. In Srinagar,…

NEW DELHI: Flight cancellations triggered by IndiGo’s operational crisis stretched into the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with several routes across the country still affected. The airline, which has been grappling with massive crew shortages and scheduling chaos, cancelled more than 1,000 flights on Friday and 550 on Thursday, marking one of the biggest disruptions the carrier has faced in recent years. Operations Slowly Stabilising, Says Delhi Airport In an advisory, Delhi Airport informed passengers that flight operations were gradually improving after days of turbulence. It urged travellers to check their flight status before heading to the terminal. “Indigo flight…

SRINAGAR: Kashmir witnessed another harsh spell of cold on Saturday, with minimum temperatures dropping further across the Valley. As per the latest meteorological data, Shopian remained the coldest spot, recording a biting low of –6.4°C. Pulwama and Pampore followed closely, each touching –5.2°C, while Baramulla dipped to –5.1°C and Anantnag to –4.9°C. Srinagar Airport recorded a minimum of –4.8°C, Pahalgam –4.4°C, Qazigund –4.2°C, and Srinagar city –4.1°C. Budgam also settled at –4.1°C. Awantipora registered –3.8°C, Kupwara –3.5°C, and Bandipora –3.4°C, while Ganderbal recorded –3.1°C. Sonamarg stood at –3.0°C, and Gulmarg saw –2.6°C. Among the relatively warmer locations, Kulgam recorded –1.2°C,…

JAMMU: Shakuntla Roshan Lal Vohra (SRLV) Charitable and Welfare Trust was formally inaugurated with the launch of its official website and the release of “Looking Through the Window: Northeast Poetry Anthology” edited by Prof. Anupama Vohra and Dr. Prasanta Chakraborty. The event was graced by Anuradha Gupta, Director General, Youth Services and Sports J&K UT, as Chief Guest. Padma Shri awardee Prof. Lalit Mangotra attended as Guest of Honor, and Prof. Javed Rahi, Additional Secretary JKAACL, joined as Special Guest. Trust members, academicians, writers and distinguished guests were present during the ceremony. Scholarly papers reflecting on the anthology’s themes and…

KATRA: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that demanding allocation of medical seats based on religion instead of merit was “wrong and dangerous” for Jammu and Kashmir as well as for the entire country. Her remarks come amid an ongoing controversy over admissions at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, where 42 Muslim students — mostly from Kashmir — and seven Hindu and one Sikh student from Jammu were selected for the first MBBS batch of 50 through the NEET merit list. The selections were made by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE).…

JAMMU / SRINAGAR: Chaotic scenes erupted at both commercial airports in Jammu and Kashmir after 13 IndiGo flights to and from Srinagar and 11 flights from Jammu were cancelled on Friday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The cancellations triggered protests and heated exchanges as travellers accused the airline of failing to provide assistance or clarity on rescheduling. The disruption comes amid IndiGo’s nationwide operational crisis caused by pilot-rostering complications, resulting in widespread delays and cancellations across major airports. According to airport officials, IndiGo was originally scheduled to operate 36 flights at the Srinagar airport — 18 arrivals and 18 departures.…

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that in present global scenario, Industry-Academia partnership is no longer by choice, but is the sole option for growth. He called for deeper and sustained collaboration between industry, academia, and government, stating that such partnerships are no longer optional if India intends to establish itself as a global research and innovation centre. Speaking at the Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnership 2025,…

JAMMU: In view of ongoing flight disruptions affecting travel schedules, Indian Railways has announced a key passenger-friendly measure by augmenting an additional 3rd AC coach (72 seats) on the Rajdhani Express (12426 Jammu–New Delhi). The extra coach will be attached for the next seven days, starting tonight, enabling stranded passengers to secure reservations and continue their journey with ease. The decision aims to facilitate smooth travel and ensure passenger comfort during this period of increased demand. Stranded travellers can book available seats through regular reservation channels. The move is expected to bring significant relief to passengers facing inconvenience due to…

JAMMU: Heritage School Jammu hosted a grand Felicitation Ceremony on Thursday to honour the outstanding academic achievers of the 2024–25 session. The event, filled with pride and celebration, recognised students for their dedication, perseverance and exemplary academic performance. The school welcomed Devayani Rana, MLA Nagrota, as the Chief Guest for the occasion. An alumna of UCLA, California, with a degree in Economics, her presence added grace and significance to the ceremony. The event was attended by Chairman Sunil Gupta, members of the Board of Trustees, and proud parents of the achievers. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the…

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governo Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the RVS iGlobal Corporate Office at Narwal, Jammu, marking a significant moment for the region’s technology sector and further establishing Jammu as an emerging IT hub. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor toured the state-of-the-art facility and reviewed its operational capabilities, including the fully functional Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC). Live demonstrations showcasing global 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity processes, and managed IT operations highlighted the company’s world-class infrastructure and delivery excellence, which received high appreciation from the visiting delegation. RVS iGlobal currently employs over 150 skilled IT professionals in Jammu and…