Modi govt adopting zero-tolerance policy towards terror: MHA
New Delhi: The Modi government is adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and will convey to the international community India’s determination in its fight against the menace. The Union Home Ministry said the government is organising the third Ministerial ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) conference on November 18 and 19 in New Delhi where representatives […]
JKAP will hire best lawyers to fight in SC for restoration of Articles 370, 35A: Altaf Bukhari
Says will get special status back in court, those claiming to bring it back through elections are lying
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said his party will hire the country’s best lawyers to fight in the Supreme Court for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A. Addressing a public meeting at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium here, Bukhari also demanded that Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood be restored. On August […]
CBI files chargesheet against 24 persons in police SI recruitment scam
Srinagar: The CBI on Saturday filed a chargesheet against 24 accused persons involved in police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam. Quoting a statement by the CBI spokesperson, news agency KNO reported that the agency today filed chargesheet against 24 accused including then commandant of BSF, then ASI, constables of J&K Police, then officials of CRPF, a […]
Doda can be branded as model in lavender cultivation: Dr Jatendra Singh
Jammu: Dr Jitendra Singh Saturday said that Doda district would be branded as a role model in the country in lavender farming, an official press release said. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology and Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, the press release […]
Per capita income rose in real terms by 33.4% since enactment of NFSA: Centre to SC
New Delhi: Per capita income of population in India has increased in real terms by 33.4 percent since the enactment of National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2013, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. In an affidavit filed before the top court, the Union government said this rise in per capita income of people […]
BJP govt delaying assembly polls in J&K to continue its proxy rule: AAP
Jammu: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged the BJP government was delaying the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on one pretext or another to deny people their democratic rights. AAP leader Harsh Dev Singh said that while no initiative has been taken to install a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir, the […]
Union MoS DoNER begins two-day tour of Anantnag
ANANTNAG: Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), B L Verma, today started his two-day tour of Anantnag district as part of the ongoing public outreach programme of Central Government and reviews development scenario of the district. On the first day of his visit, the Minister visited the Martand Sun temple, […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 12,553
New Delhi: India saw a single day rise of 833 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,65,643, while the active cases declined to 12,553, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,528 with eight fatalities which includes three reconciled by Kerala, […]
LeT terrorists, handlers booked for threatening journalists online: Police
Srinagar: Police on Saturday filed a case against “terrorists and handlers belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and one of its offshoots for sending threat letters to journalists” in Kashmir. “Case registered against handlers, active terrorists & OGWs of terror outfit LeT & its offshoot TRF for online publication & dissemination of a direct threat letter to […]
Startups contribute to economic growth, sustainable and inclusive development: LG
Addresses ‘Kashmir Expo- Start Up for Livelihood’; stresses on need to infuse technology, innovation for socio-economic development
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Kashmir Expo-Start Up for Livelihood’ today at Srinagar and highlighted the importance of startups for economic growth and sustainable and inclusive development. Speaking on the occasion, the LG said that there is a greater need to infuse technology and innovation in the rural sector which will produce a […]
