Precious metals record hike on MCX
Both gold and silver prices recorded a hike on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 71,970 per 10 grams on the MCX, after recording a jump of Rs 227 or 0.32 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 71,743. […]
No ticket for MPs, says Haryana Congress
Congress’ Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria today said sitting MPs “will not be permitted” to contest the Assembly elections in the state. He said this after the first screening committee meeting for finalising the party candidates. He, however, said if there was an “urgent need”, they would need permission from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Babaria was […]
Pakistan recall spinner Abrar Ahmed for final test against Bangladesh
Pakistan recalled leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed on Wednesday for the second and final test against Bangladesh after their decision to play an all-pace attack on a slow track backfired in the series opener in Rawalpindi last week. Pakistan succumbed to their first-ever test defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday after fielding an attack, which did not contain […]
PMAY-G houses
J&K administration is providing basic needs to the poor population in far flung areas. Recently Chief Secretary, impressed upon the Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department to work for meeting housing targets given under PMAY-Grameen and other schemes implemented by the Department. The meeting was further informed that 100% convergence under the scheme ensures […]
Mir Tops Rich List Among South Kashmir Candidates, Ex-JeI Member at Bottom
SRINAGAR: Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has declared a net worth of nearly Rs 16 crore, making him one of the wealthiest candidates in south Kashmir who have filed nomination papers so far. In contrast, according to poll affidavit, an ex-Jamaat-e-Islami member has declared the lowest assets among the candidates. Former Member of Parliament and […]
Law enforcement achievements
J&K administration has taken measures on enforcement against misuse of Drugs and Narcotics. In its efforts against drug abuse, the J&K Police has achieved substantial results, marked by rigorous law enforcement actions, large scale seizures, effective judicial proceedings and extensive community engagement. Since 2023, a total of 3190 cases have been registered and 4536 persons […]
NC—Cong would comfortably get majority: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that NC- Congress would comfortably get majority and form government in J&K. Speaking with reporters in Pahalgam after party candidate Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo) filed his nomination papers, Omar Abdullah, said that till now contesting elections was “haram” for the JeI, but now its […]
Mission Youth
Recently District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting was today convened under the aegis of Mission Youth J&K’s Mumkin, Tejaswini and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative schemes in Kulgam. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, General Manager DIC, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, Lead District Manager, Assistant Director Employment, Assistant Regional Transport […]
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill four
KYIV: Russia launched attacks on northern, eastern and southern Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 37, Ukrainian military and local authorities said on Sunday. Overnight attacks targeted Ukraine’s frontline regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk, Ukraine’s air force said on the Telegram messaging app. Russia has been pummelling Ukrainian border regions with […]
MHA Announces Five New Districts in Ladakh
JAMMU, Aug 26: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the establishment of five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh. The newly formed districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—are aimed at enhancing local governance and ensuring that developmental benefits are more effectively distributed. “In pursuit of PM Narendra Modi Ji’s vision to […]