Serious questions on integrity of NTA, how NEET is conducted: Congress

NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): The Congress on Sunday said there are “serious questions” on the integrity of the National Testing Agency and the manner in which NEET is designed and administered. The opposition party hoped that when the new Standing Committees of Parliament gets constituted, it would take up an in-depth review of the […]
Income tax relief for those in lowest slab may need to be considered in Budget: CII

NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): Income tax relief for the people in the lowest slab may need to be considered in the upcoming full Budget for 2024-25 considering the high levels of inflation, according to newly-elected CII President Sanjiv Puri. In an interview with PTI, he also suggested creation of an institutional platform for consensus […]
Shah reviews J-K security situation

NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of several terror incidents in the region recently, sources said. The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29. Sources said the home […]
Lt Guv Chairs review meeting on security situation

Also reviews progress of various development projects, Amarnath Yatra and Eid celebrations SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday chaired a high-level meeting on the security situation and also reviewed the progress of various development projects of Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; Vijay Kumar, […]
Slump in markets- Online shopping, possible recession impact trade in Kashmir valley: Traders
Srinagar: Markets in Srinagar and elsewhere in the Kashmir valley lacked the usual hustle and bustle ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha as the sales remained sluggish in view of subdued shopping. The markets in and around the Lal Chowk city centre here witnessed dull sales, and with just one day left to Eid, the excitement associated with […]
Development of aromatic products: CSIR-IIIM inks pact with UP-based company
Jammu: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with an Uttar Pradesh-based private company to collaborate on the value addition of selected aromatic crops of Jammu and Kashmir, its spokesperson said. The pact with Aromatic & Allied Chemicals, Bareilly, would facilitate the joint development of innovative aromatic products, […]
Reasi terror attack: 10 critically injured discharged, 5 stable in hospital
Jammu: Six life-saving surgeries were performed on the most critically injured patients of the terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors said. “Our priority was stabilising patients and saving lives,” recounts director of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. Fifteen critically injured patients were admitted […]
Recent terror incidents attempt by Pak handlers to keep shops running: DGP
Jammu: The recent terror incidents were a desperate attempt by the handlers, based across the border, to keep their shops running after massive setback to terror infrastructure in Kashmir, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday, asserting that the enemy forces will be defeated. He requested the people not to raise “false […]
HM Amit Shah to review security situation in JK
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take stock of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday in the wake of the recent terror attacks there and is expected to give broad guidelines to intensify counter-terror operations, sources said. The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage […]
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia): Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for intense, daylong worship and reflection. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is often […]