Light rain, snowfall likely in J&K from March 10–12: MeT
Srinagar, Mar 7: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall in higher reaches at several places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. According to the MeT office here, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy between March 7 and 9, with light rain and […]
Domestic LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 60, commercial up Rs 115 amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict. Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost Rs […]
CM Omar Abdullah interacts with delegations
JAMMU, MAR 6: Several delegations called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here today, apprising him of a range of developmental and welfare-related issues concerning their respective areas and communities. Member of Rajya Sabha Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo called on the Chief Minister along-with a delegation of residents from Paddar in district Kishtwar. The […]
Govt invokes ESMA powers, orders refiners to ramp up LPG production
NEW DELHI, Mar 6 (PTI): The government invoked sparingly used emergency powers to direct oil refineries to ramp up LPG production as it looks to increase the availability of domestic cooking gas to hedge against potential disruptions from the widening Middle East conflict. India consumed 31.3 million tonnes of LPG in 2024-25, of which only […]
Matter of great pride to serve nation: Gupta after appointment as Himachal governor
Jammu, Mar 6 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Friday called the responsibility to serve the nation a matter of great pride and expressed his gratitude to the president, prime minister and home minister after his appointment as the governor of Himachal Pradesh. Gupta said, as the governor of Himachal Pradesh, he will uphold […]
Speeding vehicles at Parliament gates can trigger security gadgets resulting in injury: MPs told
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) As the Budget session of Parliament resumes on Monday, a fresh advisory has been issued to MPs to limit their vehicle speed to 10 kmph to prevent activation of security devices at the Parliament estate’s entry gates, causing damage to cars and hurting occupants. The Parliament Security Service has issued […]
India will become Maoist-free by March 31: Amit Shah
MUNDALI (ODISHA), Mar 6 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that India will become Maoist-free by March 31 and said security forces will defeat those who dream of building a red corridor from Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati to Pashupati in Nepal. Addressing a function marking the 57th Raising Day of the Central Industrial […]
J&K’s pension bill projected to double 10 years, OPS unsustainable: Officials
JAMMU, Mar 6 (PTI): The pension bill of the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to double in the 10-year period between 2020-30, with approximately 2.48 lakh retired employees being paid allowances, officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir administration also said there is no proposal under consideration to revive the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), asserting […]
Strict curbs in place in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Mar 6 (PTI) Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after congregational prayers this afternoon. Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the sixth consecutive day due to protests over the killing of […]
IAF Su-30MKI crash in Assam: Both pilots killed
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district. The IAF confirmed on Friday the deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, a day after the Russian-origin aircraft went missing. The jet […]