Experts warn of climate setback as Trump pulls US out of Paris pact
New Delhi: The US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement will weaken global efforts to mitigate climate change, and the worst consequences will be felt in developing countries that have contributed the least to global emissions, experts said on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump, on his first day in office of his second term, […]
Govt issues draft rules to make e-commerce more accountable
Seeks comments from stakeholders by Feb 15 New Delhi: The government has rolled out draft guidelines for e-commerce platforms, mandating self-regulatory measures to protect consumers from fraudulent practices amid the fast-growing digital shopping landscape in India. The draft guidelines, titled ‘E-commerce-Principles and Guidelines for Self Governance’, have been prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards […]
Gangster shot dead in broad daylight by rival gang in Jammu
Jammu: A 37-year-old man affiliated with a criminal gang was shot dead by three members of a rival group here on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. They said the three youths intercepted an SUV and fired four rounds at SumitJandiyal at Jewel Chowk. The critically injured Jandiyal was taken to Government Medical College hospital for treatment, […]
Security tightened in Sgrfor Republic Day celebrations
Anti-terror operation that killed soldier called off on day 3 Srinagar: Multi-tier security arrangements would be put in place for the smooth conduct of the Republic Day celebrations in Kashmir, Inspector General of Police V K Birdi said here on Tuesday. The main Republic Day function will take place in Jammu which will be presided […]
Chinar Conservation: Govt digitally tracks, geotags28,000 trees in four years
Srinagar: As part of a move towards the conservation of its iconic Chinar trees, Jammu and Kashmir govthas embarked on a unique initiative that combines modern technology with traditional conservation efforts. The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) and the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department have successfully geotagged over 28,000 Chinar trees across the […]
Kashmir Higher reaches, including Gulmargand Sonamarg receive fresh snowfall
SRINAGAR: The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including the famed tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight, officials said. According to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar, scattered light to moderate rain and snow are forecast across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours. On January 22, the plains of Jammu […]
Illegal drugs being transported through courier service seized
Srinagar: A large consignment of illegal drugs allegedly being transported through a courier service in Srinagar was seized in Srinagar city, police said on Tuesday. In an operation against illegal drug trafficking, Srinagar Police in Karan Nagar has successfully seized a large consignment of illegal drugs being transported through a courier service, a police official […]
ED attaches two hotels in Patnitop
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has attached two hotels, valued at about Rs 15 crore, in the tourist town of Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir as part of a money laundering investigation. The federal agency said in a statement on Tuesday that the two facilities — Hotel Trinetra Resorts and Hotel Green Orchid — were […]
Political parties should have code of conduct for lawmakers: LS Speaker
Patna:LokSabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said political parties should have a code of conduct for their lawmakers to uphold dignity of legislative bodies Addressing the valedictory session of the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference, Birla said after the two-day deliberations the presiding officers have resolved to make legislative bodies the focal point of […]
MHA warns NGOs of penal action if foreign funding taken without FCRA registration
New Delhi: The home ministry on Tuesday warned NGOs of penal action if they have been receiving and utilising foreign funds without FCRA registration or even after expiry of registration. In a notification, the ministry said all NGOs receiving foreign funds have to be mandatorily registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) and […]