NC is providing a vibrant platform to youth of JK: Salathia
VIJAYPUR: National Conference State Secretary and former minister Surjeet Singh Slathia on Thursday called upon youth to play their important role in steering Jammu and Kashmir to peace, prosperity and political stability. Welcoming prominent youth of the Vijaypur assembly segment into National Conference here on Thursdayafternoon, Slathia called for channelizing energies of youth towards positive […]
Guv condoles with DGP, Balwant Thakur
Jammu: Governor, Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of DGP Dilbagh Singh’s father-in-Law. He spoke to DGP Singh on telephone and conveyed his condolences. Singh’s father-in-law, Sardar Balwant Singh Teji passed away in Jallandhar city of Punjab on Wednesday morning. He was 92. The Governor also expressed grief over the sad […]
Governor presented compilation of articles
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik was on Thursday presented a book titled ‘Jammu & Kashmir-Essays in Society, Culture and Politics’, a compilation of articles by Prof Abha Chauhan of the Department of Sociology, University of Jammu, at the Raj Bhavan here. Governor appreciated endeavour of Prof Chouhan and wished her a bright future.
VHP asks EC to ban Abdullahs, Mehbooba from holding rallies
New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Thursday demanded that the Election Commission ban top leaders of Jammu and Kashmir — Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — from holding public rallies in the state and file FIRs against them for allegedly promoting enmity between the Muslim majority and the other […]
India drops down on World Press Freedom Index
London, Apr 18 (PTI) India has dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders analysis released on Thursday, with the lead up to the ongoing Indian general elections flagged as a particularly dangerous time for journalists. The World Press Freedom […]
BJP resorted to massive poll rigging on April 11: CPI(M)
Agartala,(PTI): The CPI(M) Thursday alleged that the ruling BJP in the state resorted to “massive rigging” in West Tripura Lok Sabha seat during the first phase of elections on April 11 as it was aware that people were unhappy with the pace of development work in the state. Denying the charge, the saffron party […]
GOI suspends cross LOC trade, being used for inflow of weapons, narcotics, currency says MHA
Srinagar: Government of India on Thursday suspended cross line of control trade at Salamabad and chakan-da-bagh in Jammu and Kashmir saying the route is being used for inflow of weapons, narcotics and currency. “The GOI has received reports that cross LOC trade routes in Jammu and Kashmir are being misused by Pakistan based elements. This […]
Shooting stones hit vehicle in Uri, four injured
Uri: Four persons were injured on Thursday after the vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a shooting stone at Nambla Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to reports the injured include three Beacon laborers and a civilian, who were evacuated to Sub District hospital for medical treatment. While one among the […]
HC refuses to intervene in Jet Airways crisis
Mumbai, Apr 18 (PTI) The Bombay High Court Thursday refused to intervene in the Jet Airways crisis, saying it cannot direct the government and the Reserve Bank of India to rescue a “sick company”. A bench of Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice N M Jamdar dismissed a writ petition seeking the government and the […]
