‘Baba ka bulldozer’ will remove encroachments by influential people: BJP leader

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Thursday said “Baba ka bulldozer” will remove encroachments by influential people on government land but will not bother poor people, even as JK Kissan Tehreek held a protest here against the eviction drive.. “Baba ka Bulldozer will do its job, be it against Ali Mohammad Sagar […]

No decision as of now on implementation of uniform civil code: Union Minister

New Delhi: There has been no decision “as of now” on the implementation of a uniform civil code in the country, the government informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government had requested the 21st Law Commission to undertake examination of various issues relating to uniform civil […]

CS lays foundation for development of ‘Gharana Eco-Spot’

Says Suchetgarh, Bagh-i-Bhour Wetland would act as vibrant circuit to attract tourists

JAMMU: On the eve of World Wetland Day, Chief Secretary,  Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday visited the Gharana Wetland here and laid the foundation stone for the all round development of the wetland as an example of conservation of ecosystem and an attractive  tourist spot. Those who accompanied the Chief Secretary includes Commissioner Secretary, Forests; […]

RBI seeks details of banks’ exposure to Adani Group

Adani Enterprises calls off fully subscribed FPO, to return money to investors

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought details about lenders’ exposures to the Adani Group, banking sources said, a day after the conglomerate withdrew the Rs 20,000-crore follow on public offer (FPO) of its flagship firm Adani Enterprises amid the steep fall in its stock prices. On Wednesday, Swiss lender Credit Suisse stopped […]

CDS Chauhan visits Kashmir

Srinagar: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday visited forward areas and hinterland formations in Kashmir where he was briefed about the security situation. “CDS Gen Anil Chauhan visits #Kashmir. Accompanied by #ArmyCdrNC & #ChinarCorps Cdr, he visited forward area & hinterland formations. Briefed on prevalent security situation, Op preparedness & soldier-citizen connect,” […]

ECI appoints PK Pole as J&K’s Chief Electoral officer

Srinagar: The Election Commission of India Thursday appointed Pandurang Kondaboro Pole, an IAS officer of 2004 batch of AGMUT cadre, as Jammu & Kashmir’s chief electoral officer. In a notification the ECI announced that it has designated P.K. Pole as CEO of Jammu & Kashmir. The appointment of Pole was made by the poll-body after […]