UN human rights expert welcomes Indian govt’s decision to repeal farm laws
United Nations/Geneva: A top UN human rights expert has welcomed the Indian government’s decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws, expressing hope that any subsequent action on reforming the agriculture sector will be “informed” by the country’s human rights commitments and taken through meaningful consultations with farmers, communities and unions. Addressing the nation on […]
RBI supersedes board of Reliance Capital; appoints administrator
Mumbai: The RBI on Monday superseded the board of Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL), promoted by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, in view of the defaults in meeting payment obligations. The RBI said the board has been superseded “in view of the defaults by RCL in meeting the various payment obligations to its creditors and serious governance […]
PaK boy booked for illegal entry through LoC in Poonch
Poonch: The Jammu and Kashmir police in Poonch have registered a case of illegal entry into this side of the fence against a teenage boy from Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) who was apprehended on line of control by Army four days ago along the LoC in the border district. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer […]
Lok Sabha passes bill to repeal three farm laws
New Delhi: A bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws, against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, was passed by the Lok Sabha within minutes of introduction on Monday. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 shortly after noon on the first day of the […]
Non- Local held along with a pistol in Bijbhera Anantnag: Police
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested a non-local along with pistol and a Magazine in Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior Police officer told GNS that they apprehended a person identifying him as Parvaiz Salmani son of Shameem Salmani a resident of Fareedpur Maan Bijnoor at present residing in Goriwan Bijbehara. The police […]
MeT Forecasts Widespread Snowfall, Rains In J&K From December 5-7
Srinagar: Weatherman on Monday forecast widespread light to moderate snowfall and rains in plains of Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official told GNS that due to “due to snow and freezing temperatures” there is possibility of temporary disruption of traffic over passes like Zojila, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top, Mugal Road. “A Western Disturbance is […]
Omicron Threat
Centre lists measures to be followed by states/UTs in view of new COVID variant
New Delhi: ln view of the possible threat that the new COVID-19 variant can pose to the nation, the Centre has asked all states and UTs to focus on intensive containment, active surveillance, enhanced testing, monitoring of hotspots, increased coverage of vaccination and augmentation of health infrastructure. Listing a series of measures which states and […]
LG asks universities to implement NEP-2020, focus on skilling and employability of students
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday directed the universities to fast-track the implementation of NEP-2020 and focus on skill development and employability of the students while promoting locals languages and culture. He also laid broad guidelines on moving towards formulation of courses and curriculum based on the new National Education Policy (NEP). Interacting with Vice-Chancellors […]
3 persons detained in J’khand for ‘attacking’ Kashmiri traders
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Police on Sunday said it has detained three persons who were a part of a group that allegedly forced Kashmiri traders to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ in Ranchi. A 34-year-old man from Kashmir, who makes a living by selling winter clothes, lodged a complaint with the police on Saturday […]
All govt claims to justify abrogation of Art 370 proved wrong: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: All claims made by the BJP-led Central government to justify the abrogation of Article 370 proved to be wrong as Jammu and Kashmir still faces militancy, separatism, destruction and injustice, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday. The former chief minister said militancy spread to even those areas, including summer capital Srinagar, which […]
