NGT directs Budgam DC to appear before it in ‘illegal’ river bed mining case
SRINAGAR, Jan 18 (PTI): The National Green Tribunal has directed the deputy commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district to appear before it in a case of “illegal and unscientific” river bed mining in the Sukhnag that “adversely affects” the river ecology. The green panel was hearing an application moved by activist Raja Muzaffar Bhat, […]
Minimum temperatures rise in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 18 (PTI) Minimum temperatures improved at many places in Kashmir with the mercury rising over seven notches to minus 3.4 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam, officials said on Saturday. The meteorological department has forecast spells of very light to light snowfall in the valley in the coming week. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled […]
6 crore citizens aged 70 and above brought under Ayushman Bharat: Union Health Minister
Ahmedabad, Jan 18 (PTI) ‘Ayushman Bharat’ has brought 6 crore citizens aged 70 and above under it, and the Centre’s flagship health insurance programme now covers over 45 per cent of India’s population, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said here Saturday. The Union Cabinet in October last year approved health coverage to all citizens aged […]
Attack on Saif Ali Khan: Suspect detained at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh
Durg, Jan 18 (PTI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained a suspect in the case of knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan from a train at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh on Saturday afternoon, an official said. The man, identified as Aakash Kailash Kannojia (31), was traveling by Jnaneshwari Express which runs between Mumbai […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh e-inaugurates Sansad Khel Spardha
KATHUA, JANUARY 18: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today virtually inaugurated the Sansad Khel Spardha at the Sports Stadium, Kathua. The event was attended by MLA Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Hiranagar, Advocate Vijay Sharma, Vice Chairman of District Development Council Kathua, Raghunandan Singh and Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, […]
CS finalises arrangements for Republic Day celebrations
JAMMU, JAN 18: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting with top civil administration and police officers to give final shape to the arrangements made for celebrating the Republic Day, 2025 here across J&K. The Chief Secretary enquired from each concerned department about the status of preparations put in place for smooth conduct of […]
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Patna on day-long visit
Patna, Jan 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Saturday on a day-long visit during which he would take part in a conference based on the theme of “safeguarding” the Constitution, besides interacting with leaders of the Bihar unit. Gandhi is scheduled to address the ‘Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan’ at Bapu Sabhagar here […]
Dead body of a missing man found in Doda
Srinagar, Jan 18: The dead body of a missing person was recovered near the village of Kalamal, Doda, under suspicious circumstances, officials said here. An official said that the body of the missing man was found near the village of Kalamal in Doda. He said the man was later identified as Mohammad Ishaq, son of […]
Dense fog in parts of Delhi, 47 trains delayed
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) A thick blanket of fog covered parts of outer Delhi on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and delaying 47 trains. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius, 2.6 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has forecast partly cloudy sky […]
Rajouri Deaths: Expedite probe into mysterious deaths: CM Omar to Officials
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday convened a meeting to discuss the mysterious illness in Budhal village of Rajouri district, where 16 people have died. He directed health and police authorities to expedite their investigations and identify the cause of the fatalities. “The unexplained nature of these deaths is deeply concerning. The government is […]