BJP Mocks Omar Cabinet’s Statehood Restoration Pledge, Says PM Modi Promised It Long Ago
Jammu, Oct 18: Hours after Omar Abdullah’s cabinet passed a resolution for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh dubbed the move as eyewash and said that the National Conference (NC) was mere playing to the gallery by resorting to such tactics. Tarun Chugh, speaking to news agency […]
Term of J&K Backward Classes Commission Extended Until December
JAMMU, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the term of the Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission until December 31, 2024. See order copy click here…. AGENCIES
Jammu ADGP Supervises Security Measures in Rajouri
JAMMU: A senior police officer on Thursday visited the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir to supervise and strengthen the security measures in the region. Jammu Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain was accompanied by Rajouri-Poonch Range DIG Tejinder Singh and Rajouri SSP Randeep Kumar, a police spokesman said. The visit comprised several […]
Himayat scheme
Recently the Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR)chaired a meeting to review progress on the Himayat Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and future of the scheme aimed at skilling and employing rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, he evaluated the status of Himayat […]
Spain reach Nations League quarters, Ronaldo’s Portugal held by Scotland
PARIS: European champions Spain sealed their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Serbia on Tuesday, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Scotland. Spain, who are also the reigning Nations League champions, became the second team to clinch a quarter-final spot as they […]
Trade deficit narrows to 5-month low
India’s merchandise trade deficit or the gap between imports and exports eased to $20.78 billion in September. Exports stood at $34.58 billion in September, while imports were at $55.36 billion during the month, according to Ministry of Commerce and Industry date. The trade deficit narrowed compared to August when it widened to a 10-month high […]
7 more flights get bomb threats; pursuing cases actively, says govt
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday expressed grave concern over multiple incidents of hoax threat to several airlines even as seven more flights received hoax threats on Wednesday, taking the count to 19 in three days. He said the government was monitoring the situation and pursuing all cases actively. The minister said […]
Truck Carrying CRPF Personnel Skids Off Road In J&K’s Budgam, 12 Injured
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: At least 12 CRPF personnel were injured Thursday after their truck skidded off the road in Kashmir’s Budgam, reports said. A truck carrying personnel of CRPF 181-F Company skidded off the road in the Khaigam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, resulting in injuries to 12 personnel. Quoting an official, it reported […]
Over 140 people killed, dozens injured as gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria
More than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens injured in Nigeria as an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle, emergency services said on Wednesday. The accident occurred at midnight in Jigawa state’s Majiya town when the tanker driver lost control […]
Illegal mining
Recently the Shopian administration acted tough against illegal mining, seizes 02 Vehicles during the inspection. The visit was taken to see the on-the-spot ground situation of the area and take comprehensive assessment after his last night visit to the area during which the authorities had executed a crackdown in the Heff against the illegal mining […]