US national killed in Andaman on planned adventure: NCST chief
PortBlair, (PTI) The American national killed by Sentinelese tribesmen in the Andamans last month was pursuing a “planned adventure”, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has said. There are many primitive tribes like the Sentinelese in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, contact with whom is prohibited for outsiders, the commission’s chairperson Nand Kumar Sai told reporters […]
Indian-origin man sentenced to 12 months in prison for pocketing nearly $300,000 in kickbacks
New York, Dec 5 (PTI) An Indian-origin former manager for a suburban bus agency has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for pocketing nearly USD 300,000 in gratuities and kickbacks from contractors. Rajinder Sachdeva, 54 of Schaumburg, Chicago used his position as a department manager at the agency from 2010 to […]
Cold wave continues: Srinagar freezes at -3, Leh at -11
Srinagar: An unabated cold wave is sweeping through the valley and Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir with temperatures settling below freezing point. The minimum temperatures dropped several notches below freezing point, the Met said, adding “The night temperatures are likely to drop further in the coming three to four days as the weather […]
Rupee falls 26 paise to 70.75 per US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 26 paise to 70.75 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday at the interbank foreign exchange, amid strengthening of the US dollar and foreign fund outflows. Forex dealers said fresh demand for the American currency from importers weighed on the domestic unit. Besides, investors were treading the cautious path ahead […]
VVIP chopper case: Middleman Michel extradited to India
New Delhi (PTI): Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in politically-sensitive Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, was brought to India late Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE, the CBI said. The ruling BJP said the extradition in the case from the UPA era is a diplomatic victory for India and could spell “serious […]
Pak needs to get on board with peace process in South Asia: US
Washington: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said it is time for “every responsible nation” to support the efforts of the UN, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all those who are trying to maintain peace in South Asia. Pakistan must take on a substantive role in peace talks with the Taliban if the war in […]
J&K Bank row: Operational independence, autonomy will not be touched: Guv
Says word PSU has no legal connotation
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday allayed fears of J&K bank employees and said safeguarding the autonomy and operational independence of the institution would remain the key objective of the state administration. Malik gave the assurance to a delegation of bank employees who called on him here, an official spokesman said. Last […]
Panchayat Polls: Kashmir records 30 % turnout in Phase-VII
Jammu: In the Phase-VII of Panchayat Polls held Tueday, overall poll percentage of 75.3% was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, a massive 84.8% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 30.3% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Bandipora witnessed 25.2% polling today, Kupwara 45%, […]
Mid-day meal scheme: SC slaps fine on JK, other states
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday slapped a fine on five states and Delhi, saying they were “not taking seriously” the matter related to implementation of the mid-day meal scheme in schools. The apex court directed states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir to pay Rs one lakh each […]
DSEK fails to streamline cadre strength of masters
Srinagar: The school education department has failed to streamline the cadre strength of masters in schools across the valley from past more than three years now. The move has caused inconveniences to the masters transferred from their home districts to other districts after their promotion some years ago. An official said the department had decided […]
