PM Modi highlights inclusive policies and social progress in Independence Day address

New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the country’s commitment to inclusivity and social progress, emphasising several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the dignity and rights of marginalised communities. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi spoke about the country’s efforts to improve […]
There is a need to transform agriculture sector: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector and said the government is making comprehensive efforts to make the lives of farmers better. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he also expressed concerns on deterioration […]
Assembly polls- Home Secy on board with EC’s security assessment of JK: Sources

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry is learnt to have conveyed to the Election Commission its readiness to provide adequate security personnel for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Wednesday. The assurance was given by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla when he held a meeting with the election commissioners here. Last December, […]
Lt Guv greets people on the eve of Independence Day
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Independence Day. Following is the full text of his message- “On the joyous occasion of 78th Independence Day, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Jammu Kashmir. Today I pay my tribute to all those freedom fighters, […]
Army captain, terrorist killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: An Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in the encounter that broke out on the eve of Independence Day and is the latest in a series of incidents in the Jammu […]
Severe heat wave in Kashmir, Sgr sizzles at 35.3 degree Celsius
Srinagar: A severe heat wave tightened its grip in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday with the local meteorological department predicting a five-day wet spell from August 15 Jammu and Kashmir. According to the details Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 5.9 degree above normal temperature where the mercury settled at 35.3 degree […]
Kashmir sees several Tiranga rallies ahead of I-Day
Srinagar: A festive spirit reigns in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day with several ‘Tiranga’ rallies being organised and tricolour fluttering proudly from key buildings. The rallies are being taken out in the valley under the Centre’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, officials said. One such rally was carried out by the Central Reserve Police Force on […]
PM Modi likely to travel to New York next month
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New York next month to attend the UN’s Summit of the Future, which is likely to be attended by a host of world leaders, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Summit is scheduled to be held on September 22 and 23. In […]
JKCA case: HC quashes ED charge sheets against Farooq Abdullah, others
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday quashed charge sheets filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah and others in connection with its money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). A single bench order passed by Justice […]
Group of trekkers celebrate Independence Day at Siachen Glacier
Srinagar: A group of trekkers celebrated Independence Day at the Siachen Glacier as part of an initiative to promote tourism in border areas, officials said on Wednesday. The group included mountaineers from the Karnataka Mountaineering association and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, they said. The officials said the trek, supported by the Indian Army and Oxbow […]