Secretary Mining resolves issues in stakeholders’ meeting
JAMMU: Secretary Mining, Amit Sharma, today held an extensive meeting with major stakeholders of the Mining Department including the National Highway Authority of India and its major executing agencies, namely M/s Gayatri, M/s Megha, and others. Director Geology & Mining, Project Director, NHAI, MD, J&K Minerals Limited, Additional Secretary Mining, Joint Director Geology & Mining, […]
India records 80 new COVID-19 infections, tally of active cases at 1,848
New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 80 coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,848, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The total tally of Covid cases is 4.46 crore (4,46,82,719) and the death toll stands at 5,30,740, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity […]
All KU, Cluster University exams for January 31 postponed
Srinagar: In view of continuous snowfall reported across Kashmir, all examinations of the University of Kashmir, and Cluster University Srinagar scheduled to be held on Tuesday (January 31, 2023) are postponed, varsity officials said Monday. KU’s Controller of Examinations Dr Majid Zaman said fresh dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately. Pertinently, all […]
Kidnapped minor girl recovered in Pulwama, 3 arrested
Srinagar: A kidnapped minor girl was recovered and three accused persons involved in the crime were arrested, police said Monday. A police spokesman informed that yesterday Police Station Rajpora received a written complaint from a resident of Sonabanjer Khaigam stating that his 15-years-old daughter has been kidnapped by three persons — Sharief Ahmad Awan, son […]
LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
Inaugurates 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 crore
Jammu, Jan 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February. The LG was briefed by the senior officials on the progress of preparatory works assigned to the respective departments. The LG directed the officials to complete all pending works expeditiously and to […]
Budget session from Tuesday; President Murmu to address joint sitting of two Houses
New Delhi: The Budget session of Parliament begins on Tuesday with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses. While the government’s priority will be to seek approval on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address and the Finance Bill, the Opposition is raring to corner it on […]
Bharat Jodo Yatra Leaves behind trail of issues, enthused party cadres, hope for 2024
Srinagar: The curtains may have come down on the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra here but it has left behind a trail of people’s issues, enthused party cadres, controversies and a hope that the grand old party could mount a challenge in the general elections next year. Congress watchers feel the yatra has found some answers […]
Those moving court against blocking of BBC documentary wasting precious time of SC: Rijiju
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at those moving the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying this is how they “waste” precious time of the top court. Responding on Twitter to news reports that veteran journalist N Ram, activist lawyer […]
46 killed, over 100 injured in Taliban suicide attack at mosque in high-security zone in Pakistan’s Peshawar
Peshawar: A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers during afternoon prayers on Monday in the high-security zone in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar city, killing at least 46 people and wounding more than 100 others, mostly policemen, security and health officials said. The blast occurred inside the mosque in the Police […]
