Tulip garden to feature 5 new varieties; 1.7 million tulips set to bloom: Officials
SRINAGAR, MAR 11: In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia’s largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, held at Civil Secretariat here. The […]
ACB files disproportionate assets case against NIT professor, raids five locations
Srinagar, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case into the allegations of acquisition of disproportionate assets accumulated by a public servant posted at National Institute of Technology Srinagar. In a statement issued here, the ACB said it registered a case against Manzoor Ahmad Tantray S/o Abdul Khaliq Tantray of Ganderbal presently […]
Rules for implementation of CAA notified
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The rules for implementation of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019 were notified on Monday, paving the way for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, according to officials. With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to […]
My third term will write new chapter in rise of women power: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cited a host of women-centric schemes of his government to assert that only a society which boosts women’s standing and creates opportunities for them can advance. His third term will write a new chapter in the rise of women power, Modi said at a […]
EC briefs its observers ahead of Lok Sabha elections
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Election Commission (EC) on Monday organised here a meeting for the observers it will be deploying for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The day-long briefing for the over 1,800 observers is being addressed by EC officials on different subjects. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is also likely to address […]
Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections in J&K: DGP Swain
Pulwama, Mar 11: Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in southern district of Pulwama, […]
Night temp rises above normal across Kashmir, MeT predicts another downpour
Srinagar, Mar 11: With weather department here forecasting rains and snow till March 14, night temperature recorded an increase and settled above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 6.3°C against 2.2°C on the previous night. It was above normal by 3.0°C for […]
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in initial deals against the US dollar on Monday, as the support from fresh foreign fund inflows was negated by a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee exhibited strength supported by a weak dollar and easing crude oil prices. At the interbank […]
In his Ramzan message, Biden pledges to work towards 6-week ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, Mar 11 (PTI) Greeting Muslims across the world on the start of Ramzan, US President Joe Biden has recognised the suffering of the Palestinian people and pledged to lead international efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and work non-stop to establish an immediate and sustained ceasefire for at least six weeks there. Biden […]
Man killed, six others injured in road mishap at Kulgam
Srinagar, Mar 09: A man died and six others were injured after a vehicle skidded off road in Qaimoh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said. They said that the accident took place near Nai Basti Qamoh when a load carrier skipped off the road. He said a man died on the […]