PM Modi likely to address high-level UNGA session on Sep 26

UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level UN General Assembly session here on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN. The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly will take place from September 24-30. As per […]
Five security personnel critically injured in gunfight with terrorists in Doda

JAMMU, July 16 (PTI): Five security personnel, including an army officer, were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, officials said. The encounter started after the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J-K Police launched a joint cordon […]
Thousands take part in Muharram procession in Srinagar

Srinagar: Amid tight security, the Shia community in Kashmir on Monday took out a Muharram procession on the traditional Guru Bazar-Dalgate route here to mark the eighth day of mourning of the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Some mourners carried Palestinian flags and called for an end to violence against people in Palestine, officials said. […]
Establishment of Pvt Universities: Higher Edu Deptt mulls ‘Private University Policy’
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department is drafting a ‘Private University Policy’ for establishing the private universities in the region. Top officials of the department said that it was in contact with all stakeholders for the clearance of all the related issues. “In order to send a concrete proposal to the Ministry of […]
Infiltration taking place from Punjab border, talks on to stem it: DGP
Jagti (Jammu): Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on Monday said an inter-state security meeting has deliberated on the new methods of infiltration by terrorists, who have been entering the state from the Punjab border. “Some infiltration is taking place (through the borderline in Punjab) and it is a commonplace knowledge. We tried […]
Around 870 convicts in 18 states, UTs wish to file appeals after being offered legal aid: NALSA to SC
New Delhi: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Monday told the Supreme Court that around 870 convicts, lodged in jails in 18 states and Union Territories, wish to file appeals against their convictions after being informed about free legal aid. The NALSA told a bench of justices B R Gavai, Sanjay Karol and K […]
Modi crossing 100 million followers on X proud moment: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossing 100 million followers on his X handle is a proud moment for the country and he has emerged as a global statement, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday Singh was talking to reporters after addressing the inaugural session of the orientation programme for the fresh batch of MBA […]
Amit Shah to chair meet on coordination for countering drug trafficking, abuse
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Thursday chair the seventh apex level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) which has been convened to coordinate and synergise efforts of various central and state agencies involved in countering drug trafficking and abuse in India. At the meeting in Delhi, Shah will launch a national […]
SC to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as money bills to circumvent RS
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a suggestion for setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws like the Aadhaar Act by the Modi government as money bills allegedly to bypass the Rajya Sabha where it was in a minority. The BJP currently has […]
CS asks for smooth movement of fruit laden trucks on NH-44
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here with the stakeholders for working out strategy to further reduce the travel time on Srinagar Jammu National Highway for the fruit laden trucks. Among others the meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, APD; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; IG Traffic […]