Lt Guv attends Sant Kabir’s Nirvan Diwas commemorative event
JAMMU, FEB 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday has urged the people to harness power for societal transformation and craft a blueprint for a prosperous India that lights the world’s path. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the commemorative event on the occasion of 508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir, organised by Shiromani Sant […]
Budget shunned populism, bets on capex to power jobs and growth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used […]
Indian Youth Congress organises half marathon to promote drug-free J&K
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) The Indian Youth Congress on Sunday organised a half marathon here for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesperson said. Hundreds of enthusiastic youth from across Jammu completed in 5 km, 10 km and 21 km races after assembling at Maulana Azad Stadium, pledging to stay away from drugs and […]
Ladakh administration committed to students’ welfare: L-G Kavinder Gupta
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to student welfare, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday emphasised the pivotal role of educated youth in shaping the Union territory’s future. Addressing the 27th annual day ceremony of the Jammu chapter of All Ladakh Students Welfare Association here, he urged the students to stay connected […]
Bhaderwah–Basohli national highway reopened after recent snowfall
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) In a swift and coordinated operation amid extreme weather conditions, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Sunday reopened the strategic Bhaderwah–Bani–Basohli national highway, restoring connectivity between Doda and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. The recent spell of intense snowfall at Chattergala Pass had disrupted vehicular movement […]
Mahashivratri celebrated with devotion in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 15 (PTI) Mahashivratri or Herath as it is known here in Kashmir was celebrated with religious fervour across the valley on Sunday as Kashmiri Pandits visited temples to offer prayers. The largest gathering took place at Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the Dal Lake. Multi-coloured lights illuminated the temple, and the air resonated with […]
LS Speaker Birla to represent India at Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17. It is learnt that Bangladesh had invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ceremony to be held in Dhaka. Om Birla, the Lok Sabha Speaker, will represent the […]
Kathua DM imposes 60-day curbs on movement within 5 km of IB
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Saturday imposed restrictions on “unnecessary movement” within a five-kilometre belt along the International Border, citing the possibility of cross-border firing and the need to prevent anti-national activities and safeguard villagers. Kathua District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma issued the order under Section 163 of the […]
Lt Guv, CM extend greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri, Herath
JAMMU, FEB 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 15. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. I pray for […]
Police stop Congress’ ‘Lok Bhawan Chalo’ march in Jammu, several detained
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): Scores of Congress activists, including AICC General Secretary Syed Naseer Hussain and Pradesh Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained as police on Saturday stopped a proposed march to Lok Bhawan here, officials said. The police took action after hundreds of Congress activists gathered at the Maharaja Hari Singh park and […]