Amarnath Yatra: Lt Guv chairs meeting of SASB officials, reviews progress on preparations
Srinagar, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with the senior officials of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB) and executing agencies and reviewed the progress for development of Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complexes. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of the works under execution at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra and Bijbehara. He directed […]
Congress criticises LG’s decision to transfer 48 JKAS officers
JAMMU, Apr 3 (PTI): The Congress on Thursday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s decision to order transfer of middle and lower-rung officers in the Union Territory, saying the latter should have awaited the approval of business rules before announcing his decision. In a move seen by many as an attempt to take […]
CM Omar calls ‘important’ meeting of MLAs of ruling alliance partners tomorrow
Srinagar, Apr 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an “important” meeting of MLAs of the ruling alliance on Friday morning here. In a meeting notice, NC’s Chief Whip Mubarak Gul has informed the party MLAs that an “important” meeting of the MLAs of the ruling alliance will be held under the chairmanship of Chief […]
J&K Assembly Speaker calls Waqf Amendment Bill ‘Violation of Indian Constitution’
Srinagar, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has strongly criticized the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a direct violation of the Indian Constitution. He asserted that the bill contradicts Section 25, which guarantees the Right to Religion, and warned against interfering in religious or personal affairs. The […]
MeT forecasts rains, snow in JK next week
Srinagar, Apr 3: The weatherman here on Thursday forecast a wet spell next week in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that while generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow (higher reaches) was expected over North Kashmir and Sonamarg-Zojila axis today, the weather is likely to remain “generally dry” from April […]
BSF personnel allegedly shot himself dead in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Srinagar, Apr 3: A BSF personnel allegedly shot himself dead in Trehgam area of North Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reliable sources said that a BSF Jawan posted at Trehgam has allegedly shot himself in his head while performing Santry duty. They said that he was shifted to SDH Kupwara, where doctors declared him brought dead. […]
Rupee falls 26 paise to 85.78 against US dollar in early trade on Trump tariffs
MUMBAI, Apr 3 (PTI): The rupee slumped 26 paise to 85.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India, saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the […]
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
Washington, Apr 3 (AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all US trading partners — a 34 per cent tax on imports from China and 20 per cent on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader […]
Owaisi tears up Waqf Bill during Lok Sabha debate in symbolic protest
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday night staged a symbolic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha by tearing a copy of the legislation. Participating in the debate on the contentious Bill, the Hyderabad MP cited the example of Mahatma Gandhi while he was in South […]
Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
NEW DELHI, Apr 3 (PTI) The Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling NDA strongly defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition describing it as “anti-Muslim”. The Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were […]
