PM Modi pays tributes to Indians who lost lives, suffered during partition
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during India’s partition and recalled the sufferings of people in that period on the occasion of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. He said it is an occasion to remember the Indians who lost their lives during […]
Pakistani intruder shot dead along IB in Punjab’s Pathankot
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder has been shot dead along the International Border in Punjab’s Pathankot district, a BSF official said on Monday. He said the Border Security Force troops noticed some suspicious movement around 12:30 am near Simbal Sakol village in Pathankot. The troops challenged the intruder but he did not stop […]
Dedicate yourselves to Bharat Mata to make India great in ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’: Amit Shah to youth
Ahmedabad, Aug 13 (PTI) Ahead of India’s 77th Independence Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Sunday appealed to the youth to dedicate themselves to Bharat Mata for 25 years of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal” to make India a great nation. Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ […]
Residential house gutted during fire in Ganderbal village
Gandarbal, Aug 13: A residential house was gutted due to a fire incident in Babareshi Chattergul area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said on Sunday. An official said that fire broke out in a two-storey residential house in Babareshi area today morning. He said that in the incident the house was completely gutted. The […]
Adequate security in place for Independence Day celebrations across JK: DGP
Srinagar, Aug 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s top cop on Sunday said adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful conduct of Independence Day celebrations in the union territory. Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said people should come in large numbers to participate in the Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir. “There […]
UGC, EEC recommend against granting IoE tag to Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) An expert panel and the UGC have recommended that Jadavpur University and Jamia Hamdard University, which were shortlisted by the Centre for granting Institutions of Eminence (IoE) status, should not be granted the tag, according to officials. Also, the Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn the proposal submitted earlier to confer […]
Tiranga rally in Sgr draws huge crowds, Lt Guv says people’s participation reflects their patriotism
Srinagar, Aug 13: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that the massive participation in the Tiranga Rally in Srinagar is a big reply to those who once claimed none would pick up the Tri-colour if Article 370 was revoked. “Tiranga in every hand today and the great enthusiasm in the rally is […]
No restrictions or Internet blockade on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com
Srinagar, Aug 12: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said there won’t be any restrictions on the eve of Independence Day in Kashmir while the internet and facilities will also function smoothly. Addressing a news conference here at his office chamber, Bidhuri said that all the arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth […]
Lt Governor attends valedictory session of Samagra Awaas-Convergence under PMAY-G at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUG 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the valedictory session of Samagra Awaas-Convergence under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at Srinagar, today. At the event, the Lt Governor released the installments worth Rs 150 crore to the PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries. In his address, the Lt Governor shared the reforms introduced by the UT Administration to […]
Tiranga rally held in Budgam
Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) A Tiranga rally was taken out in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with people from all walks of life including sportspersons, NGO volunteers and security personnel taking part in it. The participants carried the Tricolour as they marched from the Budgam stadium to the old bus stand. “We […]