CM Omar Abdullah commits unbiased governance

Vows to keep governance free from political affiliations SAMBA: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to unbiased governance, emphasizing that decisions would not be influenced by political affiliations or party lines. He urged officers to address public issues brought forth by elected representatives with seriousness and urgency. Chairing a district review […]
Govt sets Jan 31 as deadline to install CCTV cameras in school buses
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has set January 31 as the deadline for the mandatory installation of CCTV cameras in school buses to monitor the activities of drivers and assisting staff during transit, thus ensuring the safety of students, officials said on Monday. The government has assured that all safety measures, as outlined by […]
‘Don’t demonise victims, rehabilitate them’: SC
Says ‘cool, fashionable’ drug culture dangerous New Delhi: Observing drugs consumption in popular culture was propelling youngsters towards a dangerous lifestyle, one that incorrigibly applauded drugs use as “cool” and a “fashionable” display of camaraderie, the Supreme Court on Monday said the approach was not to demonise but to rehabilitate them. A bench of Justice […]
Kashmir might experience light snowfall on Chila-i-Kalan eve: MeT
Says no major activity expected for next 10 days Srinagar: As the 40-day harsh winter period (Chila-i-Kalan) is all set to commence this weekend, the weatherman here has forecasted a light snow over higher reaches on the occasion. However, there is no forecast of any major wet spell till the next 10 days. Meanwhile, the […]
Lt Guv urges students to eliminate any sense of contentment from their minds
Gonda (UP): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged students to eliminate any sense of contentment from their minds, describing it as a significant obstacle to achieving a bright future. He was addressing a programme organised to honour meritorious students at the ShriLalBahadurShastri Degree College here on Monday. Sinha hails from Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at […]
Congress lacked courage to act on Article 370: HardeepPuri
New Delhi: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday tore into the previous Congress-led governments on Article 370, saying the party abdicated its responsibility to the Constitution with regard to Kashmir as the “temporary” provision was made “de-facto permanent” because it “lacked the courage to act”. Speaking on the ‘Glorious Journey of 75 Years of […]
Bill on simultaneous polls likely to be introduced in LS on Dec 17
Bill to be referred to joint panel: Officials New Delhi: A constitutional amendment bill for holding LokSabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, […]
Rail line check-ups: Commissioner Railway inspects key rail link

Srinagar: Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) on Monday conducted a crucial inspection of the railway track connecting Reasi to Banihal on Monday, raising hopes of rail service to the Kashmir Valley commencing in January 2025. The inspection is a significant milestone in the completion of the Katra-Banihal rail link, which forms part of the ambitious […]
Restoration of statehood: Congress to hold march in Jammu on Wednesday
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) will take out a protest march to Raj Bhawan here on Wednesday as part of a nationwide demonstration to highlight several issues, including the demand for the restoration of statehood to JK. The announcement was made by JKPCC Chief Tariq HameedKarra during a party meeting held […]
Three-pronged strategy adopted to root out Naxals: Amit Shah
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): A comprehensive three-pronged strategy is being adopted by the government to free all Naxal-affected areas in the country from the menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. Paying tributes here to all those who laid down their lives fighting Naxalism, Shah said as part of this strategy, first, those who are […]