14 killed in two terror attacks on pilgrims between 2022 and 2024 in JK: Centre
Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday said that only two terrorists attacks on pilgrims have taken place between 2022 and 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 14 casualties reported in these incidents. In a written reply to a query from Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee, minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai said that no such […]
Two women injured in blast near security forces’ camp in Kupwara
Srinagar: Two women were injured in an explosion near a camp of the security forces in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The injured women have been identified as Nahida Akther and Afroza Begum, both residents of Chek Keegam in the Gujarpati area of Kupwara, they said. Officials said the injured women […]
CS reviews promotion of culture, allied activities in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday held a meeting of Culture Department to take stock of its activities for promotion of culture & heritage along with its preservation and protection here in J&K. Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Culture; Secretary, R&B; Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS); Director, Libraries & Research; […]
Various measures taken for security, employment of KPs in JK: Centre
MHA says of 6,000 vacancies designated for KPs, 5,724 posts filled under PM package Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday that the government has taken various measures for the security and employment of Kashmiri migrant pandits in Jammu and Kashmir over the past few years. In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, […]
Lt Guv addresses officers of Army, Navy and Airforce
Emphasises on ‘Whole of Government Approach’ in JK’s transformation SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, Tuesday addressed the officers of Army, Navy and Airforce undergoing Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow. The officers and faculty members are on a visit to the Northern Front. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised on […]
Centre earmarks 28,400 Cr to encourage new investment for industrial development in JK
Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday that it has notified New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir with financial outlay of Rs 28,400 crore for encouraging new investments. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai said that the incentives […]
INDIA bloc parties protest against GST on health, life insurance premiums
New Delhi: INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Parliament premises on Tuesday to press for the rollback of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums. MPs from various parties such as TMC, Congress, AAP and NCP (SC), among others, participated in the protest on the steps leading […]
Developments in Bangladesh- Naturally remained deeply concerned, monitoring status of minorities: India
New Delhi: India is “deeply concerned” over the situation in Bangladesh, especially about the status of the minority communities, and is in regular touch with authorities in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and landed at the Hindon airbase near Delhi. In India’s first […]
Govt approves continuation of interest subvention scheme for farmers
Mumbai: The government has approved the continuation of interest subvention scheme for short-term loans of up to Rs 3 lakh for agriculture and allied activities availed through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during the current financial year. Under the scheme, farmers get loan at a concessional interest rate of 7 per cent. An additional interest subvention […]
Contact established with terrorists in Udhampur, operation underway
Jammu: Security forces established contact with a group of terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Tuesday, police said and added an operation was underway to neutralise them. Officials said a few gunshots were heard from the Pathi Nalla Khaned area of Basantgarh when joint search parties of the police […]
