Forest Rights Act needs to be fully implemented on the ground
SRINAGAR, JUNE 27: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for bringing in new avenues like Ecotourism, promotion of Wood-Based Industries, Non-Timber Forest Products under the ambit of J&K Forest Department to further enhance the contribution of forest sector in the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor was speaking during the commemoration of […]
Azad optimistic Centre would not reject demand for restoration of statehood in JK before polls
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday expressed optimism that the Centre would not reject the demand of the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir for restoration of statehood before the polls, adding the union territory status of the erstwhile state was “not acceptable” to anyone. Azad, who […]
FIR registered under UAPA in Jammu IAF station blast case; NIA likely to take over
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) An FIR was registered Sunday under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the IAF station at Jammu airport, officials said, while indicating that the case is likely to be taken over by the terror probe agency NIA. The drones crashed into the IAF station at Jammu […]
Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in disengagement process with China
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an “exemplary example”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon after arriving in Ladakh on a three-day visit aimed at taking stock of India’s military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with […]
Two explosions at Jammu Air Force station; investigators examining possible use of drones
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) Two consecutive explosions took place at the high security Jammu Air Force station in the early hours of Sunday and the Indian Air Force is probing whether they were part of a terror attack, officials and people familiar with the defence and security establishment said. Investigators are examining the possible use […]
Shed vaccine hesitancy, do not believe in rumours: PM Modi to people
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Cautioning people that the threat of COVID-19 remains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged them to shed vaccine hesitancy and get themselves inoculated soon. In his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi hailed the feat of most vaccination doses administered in a single day on June 21 at the […]
India records 50,040 new COVID-19 cases, 1,258 fresh fatalities
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) A single-day rise of 50,040 fresh COVID-19 infections took India’s tally to 3,02,33,183, while the number of active cases dipped to 5,86,403, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 3,95,751 with 1,258 more people succumbing to the viral disease in a day. Active […]
Man arrested for theft at religious places in Rajouri
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) A man was arrested for allegedly trying to steal valuables from a religious place in Rajouri district on Saturday, police said. Arif Hussain, a resident of Darhal-Kurhad, has been arrested in the case, a police official said. He was trying to steal valuables from Peer Baba Ziarat at Ghambir-Brahmana in the […]
Man in critical condition after being thrashed by security forces
Srinagar, Jun 27 (PTI) A 47-year-old man who was allegedly beaten up by security forces in Budgam district was hospitalised in a critical condition on Saturday, officials said. Mohammad Ramzan, a resident of Redbugh in Magam area of Budgam, was brought to SMHS hospital here in an unconscious state, the officials said. They said his […]
Till June 25, more than 31 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses administered: Centre to SC
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The Centre on Saturday told the Supreme Court that till June 25 more than 31 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the country which includes over 1.73 crore doses to Health Care Workers (HCWs). Over 2.66 crore doses have been administered to Frontline Workers (FLWs), over 9.93 crores […]
