ACB registers FIR against Kulgam DySP in DA case
Conducts raids in JK, HP Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered a case and conducted raids on the various properties allegedly owned by a deputy superintendent of police (DySP) in J&K and Himachal Pradesh in connection with disproportionate assets (DA) case, officials said. The ACB is investigating allegations of acquisition […]
Om Birla elected speaker of Lok Sabha
New Delhi: NDA nominee Om Birla was elected as the Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice votes. Pro-tem Speaker B Mahtab made the announcement after the opposition, which had proposed Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh as its candidate, did not press for votes to […]
With enhanced safety, more films will be shot in Kashmir, benefit locals: Amitabh Kant
Srinagar: Kashmir will be an integral part of all stories of India and more films will be shot in the valley which would benefit the local people, the country’s G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said here on Wednesday. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the two-day Tourism Development Conclave-2024 at […]
Lawyer murder: JKHC Bar Association ex-chief sent to police custody till July 1
Jammu: Mian Abdul Qayoom, a former president of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, was on Wednesday sent to police custody till July 1 by a special court in connection with the 2020 murder conspiracy of fellow advocate Babar Qadri. Qayoom, who was arrested on Tuesday and brought to Jammu from Srinagar, appeared […]
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Conclave: Director Information delivers insightful presentation on Film Tourism in J&K
SRINAGAR: In the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Conclave being held at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, Director Information, Jatin Kishore, delivered an insightful presentation on Film Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir during the afternoon session of Conclave. The Conclave is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, aimed at exploring new […]
Former MLA Nizamuddin Bhat parts ways with PC
Srinagar: Senior leader and from MLA from Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has disassociated himself from Sajad Lone led People’s Conference. Bhat confirmed that he has disassociated himself from the party with “dignity and respect” He said that when he joined the party he was not actively involved. “I was appointed as chairman of party’s Parliamentary Board, […]
Amarnath Yatra 2024: Lt Guv inspects arrangements made for pilgrims at Chandanwari base camp
ANANTNAG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday visited Chandanwari Base camp and inspected the arrangements made for the pilgrims of holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lt Governor interacted with the officers and service providers and took stock of the security arrangements and facilities including food & lodging, healthcare, connectivity, sanitation, power & water supply and […]
Speaker recognises Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recognised Rahul Gandhi as the leader of opposition on Wednesday, a day after the Congress communicated its decision to name him for the position to the Lok Sabha Secretariat. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, had […]
NC MP Mehdi urges Speaker to ensure sanctity of the House
New Delhi: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the newly-elected MP from Srinagar, on Wednesday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to ensure the sanctity of the House by restraining members from making disparaging remarks or rushing legislations like the abrogation of Article 370. In his two-minute inaugural address after Birla was elected Speaker, the National Conference […]
Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Far more women in India (57 per cent) were found to be insufficiently physically active, compared to men (42 per cent), in line with trends […]
