NEET-UG row: SC refuses to defer counselling, issues notices on plea to cancel May 5 exam
NEW DELHI, June 21 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to defer the counselling for the controversy-ridden NEET-UG 2024 examination scheduled to kick off on July 6, saying it is not an “open and shut” process. The apex court issued notices to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Centre and others on a petition […]
Lt Governor inaugurates J&K Trade Show 2024 in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated J&K Trade Show 2024 at Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium, Srinagar. In his address, the Lt Governor welcomed the artisans, weavers, growers, and business entrepreneurs. He lauded the endeavour of Industries & Commerce department and J&K Trade & Promotion Organization (JKTPO) to promote the diverse sectors […]
Amid scorching summer, water available in 150 main reservoirs further dips to 21%
NEW DELHI, June 21 (PTI): With scorching heat battering a large swathes of India over the past few weeks, water available in the 150 main reservoirs across the country further dipped to just 21 per cent of their total live storage capacity. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has released the live storage status of 150 […]
Progress on saturation of Solar Rooftop Power Plants across J&K reviewed
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology (S&T), Saurabh Bhagat, today chaired a meeting with designated Nodal Officers of all departments at Civil Secretariat here, to discuss saturation of Solar Rooftop Power Plants on Government Buildings in Jammu and Kashmir. Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Secretary, S&T Department, CEO JAKEDA, Executive […]
NEET row: Cong holds protest, seeks SC-monitored probe
Chandigarh, Jun 21 (PTI) The Congress on Friday held a demonstration here over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam and demanded a probe under the supervision of a sitting Supreme Court judge. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who is also Ludhiana MP, led the protest of the state unit against the […]
Rains bring down temperature in JK, MeT predicts more downpour
Srinagar, June 21: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir even as weatherman has forecast more precipitation during next 24 hours. A metrological department official here said that generally cloudy weather with intermittent spells of rain/thundershower is expected at many places of J&K on June 21. From June 22-23, he said, there is possibility of light rain/thunder […]
Yoga can attract more tourists to J-K, create jobs for locals: PM Modi
Srinagar, Jun 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said yoga can help Jammu and Kashmir attract more tourists which will provide new livelihood opportunities to the local residents. Addressing a gathering on the 10th International Yoga Day on the banks of Dal Lake here, the prime minister cited a competition held in Egypt […]
Nifty hits fresh record peak; Sensex climbs over 300 points in early trade
Mumbai, Jun 21 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices rallied in early trade on Friday, with the NSE Nifty hitting a fresh all-time peak, helped by buying in IT stocks and continuous foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 329.52 points to 77,808.45 in early trade. The Nifty went up by 100.1 points to hit a […]
Pat Cummins takes first hat-trick at T20 World Cup 2024
North Sound (Antigua), Jun 21 (PTI) Australia pacer Pat Cummins grabbed the first hat-trick of the ongoing T20 World Cup during the team’s Super Eights match against Bangladesh here. The 31-year-old removed experienced campaigner Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan off the last two deliveries of the 18th over and then returned to dismiss Towhid Hridoy with […]
ECI orders revision of electoral rolls in J&K, three poll-bound states
Srinagar, Jun 21: Ahead of Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir, the Election Commission of India has ordered special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Union Territory. The poll-body has ordered the special summary revision in Jammu & Kashmir UT and three states where polls are scheduled to be held this year. “… It […]
