District Development Council member arrested by ACB for taking bribe
SRINAGAR, Jul 1 (PTI): A District Development Council member was caught red-handed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, an official spokesperson said. The accused District Development Council (DDC) member was identified as Mohammad Shaban Chopan, a resident of Dara Harwan here. The ACB spokesperson […]
LG Sinha chairs high-level meet to discuss issues of terror victim families
Srinagar, July 1: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss issues concerning terror victim families whose loved ones were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and directed officials to reopen cases buried deliberately. The LG also said culprits roaming free for many decades will be brought to justice. In a post on […]
PDP’s protest march against govt thwarted by police, several leaders detained
Srinagar, Jul 1 (PTI) Police on Tuesday foiled a protest march here by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party against the National Conference government’s “failure” to fulfil its promises and “betrayal” of public trust. Several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders were also detained by police, officials said. PDP leaders and activists assembled at the party headquarters […]
Union home secretary reviews development of Ladakh
Leh/Jammu, Jul 1 (PTI) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has reviewed the overall development of Ladakh and underscored the need to promote tourism, particularly winter tourism, to boost the local economy and generate employment, an official said on Tuesday. Mohan, who is on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a high-level […]
ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The price of jet fuel (ATF) was sharply increased by 7.5 per cent on Tuesday, while the cost of LPG used in commercial establishments was reduced by Rs 58.50 per cylinder, reflecting shifts in international benchmark rates. After three rounds of price cuts, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased […]
Pahalgam attack was act of economic warfare: EAM Jaishankar
New York, Jul 1 (PTI) The Pahalgam terror attack was an act of economic warfare meant to destroy tourism in Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting that India has made it clear that it will not allow nuclear blackmail to prevent it from responding to terror emanating from Pakistan. India has had a […]
PM Modi extends greetings on Doctors’ Day
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted doctors on the National Doctors’ Day, and said they are truly protectors of health and pillars of humanity. In a post on X, he said, “Our doctors have made a mark for their dexterity and diligence.” He added, “Equally notable is their spirit […]
Amarnath Yatra: Token distribution for registration begins in Jammu, dry run conducted
JAMMU, Jun 30 (PTI): Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, the token distribution centre for offline registration of the pilgrims was operationalised here on Monday, even as the authorities successfully conducted a dry run of the arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath will […]
Lt Guv launches RDD’s IEC Campaign for a sustainable and Zero-Waste pilgrimage
SRINAGAR, JUN 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during his visit to Baltal today, launched a comprehensive IEC (Information, Education & Communication) campaign and various innovative initiatives of Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, for a sustainable and Zero-Waste pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji. The initiatives include Yatra Logo, Yatra Anthem, […]
4 drug peddlers held with contraband substances worth Rs 7 lakh in Udhampur
JAMMU, Jun 30 (PTI): Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotic substances including heroin in Udhampur district on Monday, police said. Jeevan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, both residents of Jaganoo village, were arrested after 9.40 gm of heroin worth about Rs 6 lakh was recovered from their possession at Tikri on the Jammu-Srinagar […]
