PDP appoints Waheed Parra as legislative party leader
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday appointed Pulwama MLA WaheedurRehman Para as the leader of the legislative party in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Mufti made the announcement while chairing a meeting of the PDP where several other important appointments were also made. “PDP President @MehboobaMufti chaired a crucial meeting in Srinagar […]
C M Omar Abdullah extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the Sikh community on the occasion of Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Chief Minister said that Guru Nanak Dev ji’s teachings of compassion, unity, and selfless service continue to inspire people across all communities. In his message, the Chief Minister stated that we should […]
SC dismisses plea to mandate doctors to specify drugs’ side effects to patients
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to mandate medical professionals to specify to patients all kinds of possible risks and side effects associated with a drug being prescribed. The apex court was hearing a plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s May 15 order which had rejected the petition. […]
CS directs for resolving issues stalling recruitment process in SSRB
Board in a process of seeking clarifications for advertising nearly 3300 posts JAMMU: Chief Secretary, AtalDullooThursday chaired a meeting of the General Administration Department (GAD) to take stock of the recruitment process undertaken by the Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) referred by different government departments here. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Home; Principal […]
Earth’s projected warming hasn’t improved for 3 years, UN climate talks still pushing
Baku (Azerbaijan): For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven’t lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get — even as countries gather for another round of talks to curb warming, according to an analysis on Thursday. At the United Nations climate talks, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, nations are […]
GoC visits forward areas in Poonch, reviews security situation
Jammu: General Officer Commanding of the Army’s 16 Corps, Lieutenant General NavinSachdeva, visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Thursday and reviewed the security situation. “GOC White Knight Corps and GOC Romeo force visited Khanetar, Poonch sector, and commended troops for their efforts,” the White Knight Corps said on […]
Amid thick fog security forces launch fresh searches along IB in Kathua
Jammu: Amid a thick layer of fog covering the border areas in Kathua district, security forces on Thursday launched a search operation along the border with Pakistan as a preventive measure, officials said. The operation came in the wake of threat perceptions related to possible infiltration or weapon drops via drones in the district’s border […]
Over 60 pc people with diabetes unaware of it: WHO Official
New Delhi: WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia SaimaWazed Thursday said more than 60 per cent of people with diabetes in the region are unaware of it and stressed the need for awareness about the condition through campaigns aimed at a healthy lifestyle. She said the care services need to be equitable, comprehensive, accessible, and […]
SC refuses to entertain PIL for action against inflammatory speeches
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL that sought urgent intervention against inflammatory speeches by public figures, alleging these statements endanger national unity, security and promote divisive ideologies. Observing that there was a difference between hate speeches and wrong assertions, a bench comprising Chief Justice SanjivKhanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar […]
PC to seek judicial intervention against police verification process in JK
Srinagar: The Peoples’ Conference on Thursday said it would seek judicial intervention against the police verification process in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it “violates” natural justice and “imparts collective punishment”. The decision comes a day after a landmark Supreme Court judgment condemning the bulldozing of properties as unjust punishment targeting families holistically, the party said […]
