Adani-Hindenburg row: No reason to discredit SEBI, says SC, reserves order
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to “discredit” SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has done and the court does not have to treat what was set out in the Hindenburg […]
J&K PDD eases burden: 15% Electricity Duty withdrawn
JAMMU, NOV 23: In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff. The decision, effective from 1st December 2023, comes following the issuance of a new Tariff Order by the […]
Cold wave hits Kashmir, Srinagar records 0.9 deg C
Srinagar, Nov 24 (PTI) The mercury rose above freezing point at most places in Kashmir last night as residents got respite from cold and fog, officials said on Friday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of 0.9 degrees Celsius, the officials said. They said the minimum temperature stayed above […]
PM Modi to attend UN climate talks in UAE: Sources
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1 and deliver a national statement highlighting India’s climate action, sources said on Friday. The prime minister will reach the UAE on November 30, deliver India’s national statement during the United Nations’ World Climate Action Summit […]
Disconnection drives aimed to stem power theft, stabilize curtailment plan: KPDCL
SRINAGAR, NOV 24: Continuing its pursuit to obtain pending arrears from defaulting consumers, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) collected a revenue of Rs.6.63 crore on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Corporation’s inspections to check power pilferage breached 1000 mark with penalties imposed to the tune of Rs.7.95 lakh on Thursday. Elaborating on details, a KPDCL spokesperson […]
Lt Governor addresses closing ceremony of Audit Week at Jammu
JAMMU, NOV24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the closing ceremony of ‘Audit Week’ at Convention Centre Jammu, today. In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of the audit community towards transparent and accountable governance. He said the week-long audit day celebrations provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the critical role the […]
Terrorists killed in Rajouri encounter have been trained in Afghanistan, other countries: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Jammu, Nov 24: The northern army commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi Friday said that slain terrorists in Rajouri encounter seems have been trained in Afghanistan and other countries and their killing was a major setback to “terrorism and its eco-system” in Rajouri-Poonch area. Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a wreath laying ceremony of […]
Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) The government will assist citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violation of IT rules in case they are aggrieved from objectionable content like deep fakes. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will develop a platform […]
India records 36 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 36 fresh COVID-19 infections while the active cases have been recorded at 215, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The country’s COVID-19 case tally stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,01,691) and the death toll at 5,33,295, the data updated at 8 am […]
Afghanistan Embassy announces its permanent closure in New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Afghanistan’s Embassy in India on Friday announced its permanent closure, citing “persistent challenges from the Indian government”. This comes after the Afghanistan Embassy had announced on September 30 that it is ceasing its operations from October 1. The mission had back then cited a lack of support from the host […]