100 pc cut-offs of DU colleges leave aspirants dejected

New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) The cent per cent cut-offs of Delhi University colleges have left many aspirants who have scored above 90 per cent dejected and are now scouting for alternatives as they feel that their dream of getting admissions into DU might not become reality. DU on Friday announced its first cut-off list […]
Rapid growth and increasing adoption of crypto assets pose financial stability, challenges: IMF

Washington, Oct 2 (PTI) The rapid growth of the crypto ecosystem presents new opportunities, the IMF has said but also cautioned that the digital currency assets pose financial stability challenges. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds, […]
Bhagwat stresses for setting up shakhas in JK to inculcate patriotism’ among people

Jammu, Oct 2 (PTI) Asserting that the Sangh must set an example for others by creating a peaceful society that takes everyone along, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday stressed setting up a network of shakhas’ across Jammu and Kashmir to inculcate patriotism among people. Bhagwat arrived in Jammu on Thursday on a four-day visit […]
Man awarded 8 years in jail for raping girl

Jammu, Oct 2 (PTI) A court on Friday awarded rigorous eight years imprisonment to a man and a fine of Rs 50,000 for raping a girl in Udhampur district. The convict, Ashish Rajput, who had kidnapped the girl before sexually assaulting her, was also awarded three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 by […]
Two brothers among three killed, four others injured in Rajouri road mishap

Rajouri, Oct 02: At least three persons were killed including two brothers, while four others were injured in a road accident that took place near the Line of Control in Rajouri district late last night, officials said here. An official said that the accident took place at around 11:30 PM last night when a vehicle, […]
PM launches second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, AMRUT

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, asserting that these missions were aimed at making cities garbage free and water secure. Under the new phase, it will be ensured that no untreated drain waste is discharged […]
Covid Containment Measures: CS reviews public health response to COVID 19
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Friday chaired a meeting to review the public health response to COVID-19 and asked the divisional and district administrations to ensure 100 % coverage of all eligible population with first COVID vaccination dose by 15th October, 2021. Administrative Secretaries of Finance, Health & Medical Education, Revenue, General Administration, […]
LeT militant killed in Shopian encounter
Three militant associates held in Kulgam
Srinagar: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant was gunned down by security forces in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, police said. A cordon-and-search operation was launched at Rakhama village in the district in the morning following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police spokesperson said. “During the search operation, […]
PaK resident arrested along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: A man from Pakistan-administered Kashmir was arrested by the Army for allegedly infiltrating along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Friday, officials said. “Today, at about 1230 hours, one PaK national (male) crossed LoC and has been apprehended by Indian Army troops along Mendhar river in Balnoi area,” PRO defence said. […]
RDD to hire retired engineers for execution of works
Superannuated JEs, AEs &AEEs to be engaged on contractual basis
Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir’s Rural Development department has given go-ahead to the Directorates to hire retired engineers for execution of works. In an order, the department has authorized its directors to initiate the process of engagement of the retired engineers on contractual basis against the available vacancies of assistant executive […]