Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory for Kerala as temperatures are expected to rise sharply across the state over the next few days. According to the weather department, temperatures from Sunday to Tuesday could be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal in several parts of the state. The State Read More…
Patna: Flood conditions in Bihar worsened on Saturday as the Ganga crossed its highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna, while floods have affected around 10.26 lakh people across 11 districts of the state. According to official updates, the Ganga’s water level at Gandhi Ghat rose by 10 cm within four hours amid heavy Read More…
Katmandu: Families of people missing after Nepal’s devastating floods are turning to DNA testing as they struggle to establish the identities of victims whose remains have been recovered. Among them is Amrit Diyali, whose younger brother Raj Kumar, along with his wife and four-year-old son, has been missing since the floods struck. Amrit’s family was Read More…
New Delhi: Three more Indian nationals, including a five-year-old child, have been rescued from the flood-affected Trishuli Bazaar area of Nepal, taking the total number of Indians evacuated so far to 169, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The latest rescue comes as efforts continue to locate 275 Indian nationals still reported Read More…
Srinagar: Three short documentaries from filmmaker Bharatbala’s Virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, officials said. The festival, themed “Rang-e-Cinema”, will be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. It is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government’s Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. In a series of posts on X, Modi expressed his reverence for Bhagwan Shri Krishna and shared a Subhashitam highlighting the significance of the occasion. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to everyone celebrating the Read More…
Katmandu: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,243, with rescue teams continuing to search for people feared trapped in tunnels and underground power facilities along the Bhotekoshi River. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the international community to take seriously the possible role of Read More…
The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is set to mark its 20th edition from January 14 to 18, 2027, celebrating two decades of literary conversations, cultural exchange and multilingual storytelling, organisers announced on Tuesday. Supported by the Rajasthan government, the landmark edition will be hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur under the theme “20 Years Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated the traditional Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali held on the Pamba River, describing the annual boat race as a glorious symbol of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, devotion and timeless traditions. The Vice President said the historic festival reflects the state’s deep-rooted traditions and cultural legacy, while bringing together Read More…