Erring traders fined Rs 1,13,000 in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 26: The court of Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum- Adjudicating Officer, Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba imposed a fine of Rs 1,13,000 under the Food Safety Act on traders for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, Rules and Regulations -2011. The ADC directed the Food Business Operators to correct the deficiencies found during […]
Hyundai releases interior image of India-bound i20, festive season launch likely
Ahead of its global unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show which begins from March 5, Hyundai Motor has revealed more details about the India-bound i20 premium hatchback. A new photo reveals two large digital screens, new colour scheme, ambient lighting technology and striking horizontal blades stretching across the whole front interior. The cockpit of the all-new […]
Three months to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics: IOC member
TOKYO: Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the IOC, estimates there’s a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China. Pound, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, did not sound alarmist. But he did speak frankly about the risks facing the […]
PM Modi appeals for peace & brotherhood as death toll in Delhi violence rises to 24
New Delhi: In his first reaction to incidents of violence in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed for peace and brotherhood, and said he has held an extensive review of the prevailing situation in various parts of the national capital. He also said it was important that calm and normalcy was restored at the […]
Atmosphere not conducive: SC defers Shaheen Bagh hearing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on petitions to remove the anti-citizenship law protesters from Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh to March 23 saying that the environment is not conducive to hear PILs. “Environment isn’t very conducive to hear Shaheen Bagh protests case. Sanity has to be maintained by everyone when a matter is to […]
Delhi violence: Doval, tasked with bringing situation under control, briefs Cabinet Committee on Security
Concerned over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval the mandate to restore normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi where at least 20 people have been killed in the communal violence, officials said on Wednesday. Immediately after taking over the assignment, […]
Trump renews offer to mediate on Kashmir, but skirts CAA
India and the United States on Tuesday strengthened their partnership with agreements on healthcare and energy, and issued a joint statement that designated the two countries as “Comprehensive Global Strategic partners”. The statement followed bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modiand U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the later renewed his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan […]
Two injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar Two persons were injured after armies of India and Pakistan resorted to cross border shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. An official said that the Pakistani army opened fire and used mortar shells on the Indian army’s posts in Kirni, Qasba and Shahpura areas. He said that the […]
NIA Raids Houses of Militants in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Ban toll plaza encounter case. According to sources NIA conducted raids at several houses including the residential places of militants. The house of top Jaish-e-Muhammad commander Zahid Ahmad Wani in Karimabad Pulwama was also raided in this morning. […]
Top Court Notice To J&K Administration Over Mehbooba Mufti’s Detention
Mehbooba Mufti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief, was charged under the PSA after the end of her six-month detention since August – when the government ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today sent a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir over a petition by daughter of former Jammu and […]