Every section of society should imbibe teachings of Lord Jesus Christ: Lt Guv
Attends Christmas Celebrations organised by ‘All J&K Christian Sabha’ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that every section of society should imbibe the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ and promote the spirit of peace, forgiveness and compassion. While attending the Christmas Celebrations organised by ‘All J&K Christian Sabha’, the Lt Guv interacted with […]
Banks can charge over 30% interest on credit card dues: SC
New Delhi: Banks can charge over 30 per cent on credit card dues from customers after the Supreme Court set aside a sixteen-year-old National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission verdict, which held charging excessive interest rates amounted to an unfair trade practice. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma said NCDRC’s observations […]
PM pitches for equipping youngsters with skills in emerging technologies
New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi on Thursday stressed the need for a futuristic approach to equip youngsters with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, as he highlighted the crucial role they play in the country’s progress. Speaking at an event to mark Veer BalDiwas, Modi underscored the need to adapt to […]
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India’s economic reforms, dies at 92
NEW DELHI: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms, died here on Thursday night. He was 92. Singh’s death was announced by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, where he was admitted in the Emergency ward around 8.30 PM in a critical condition. An AIIMS bulletin said “he was […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoles demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described Dr Singh as a towering statesman and the architect of India’s economic reforms in the early 1990s, […]
Baal Puraskaar- Surreal feeling to receive prestigious RashtriyaBalPuraskar: AyaanSajad
Srinagar: Kashmir’s 13-year-old singing prodigy AyaanSajad Thursday said it was a surreal feeling to receive the prestigious PradhanMantriRashtriyaBalPuraskar 2024 from President DroupadiMurmu. He asserted it was a huge responsibility as well. The BalPuraskar is the highest award given to children for extraordinary accomplishments in social service, innovation, sports, bravery, art and scholastic achievements. Sajad, a […]
LokSabha Polls-86 per cent of candidates who contested LS polls, lost deposit: EC
New Delhi: As many as 86 per cent of the over 8,300 candidates who contested the LokSabha elections earlier this year lost their deposits. According to the statistical data issued by the Election Commission on Thursday, a total of 12,459 nominations were filed in 2024, compared to 11,692 in 2019. Out of the over 12,000 […]
CM convenes meeting of SgrNC-MLAs
Discuss issues confronting people in their respective constituencies Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting of Srinagar-based Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from National Conference (NC) at his Gupkar residence. Sources privy to the development said that the Chief Minister has convened a meeting at his residence today in which Ali Muhammad […]
Canine menace in Sgr city hits people hard
SMC says sterilization going on Srinagar: Stray dogs have wreaked havoc in different areas of Srinagar city, locals alleged Thursday. People from Gousiya Colony Bemina, KarfaliMohalla, HabbaKadal, Hyderpora and other areas said that the stray dogs have “unleashed a reign of terror” in their areas. “We are unable to come out of our homes in […]
Agreement to end Ladakh standoff being implemented ‘comprehensively: Chinese military
Beijing: China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday said that the Chinese and Indian militaries are “comprehensively and effectively” implementing the agreement to end the standoff at eastern Ladakh and “steady progress” has been made. Chinese Defence Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang made the remarks during a media briefing here while answering a question on the December […]
