Govt’s rice procurement reaches 52.06 million tones so far; makes Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP payment
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) The government’s rice procurement has reached 52.06 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing season, benefitting 1.12 crore farmers with MSP of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, the food ministry said on Friday. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) along with state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy under price […]
MeT predicts more rains as mercury drops below normal in JK
Srinagar, May 26: The weather department on Friday forecast “fairly widespread to widespread intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning with possibility of hailstorm and gusty winds” during next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that intermittent light rain, thunder and lightning was expected at a few places […]
HC lists for hearing on May 29 PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) The withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation was a “currency management exercise” and a matter of economic policy, the RBI informed the Delhi High Court on Friday. The court, which was hearing a public interest litigation challenging the RBI’s decision to withdraw the banknote from circulation, posted the […]
Youth found dead in Anantnag
Anantnag, May 26: A dead body of a 25-year-old man was recovered in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday morning, reports and officials said. They said that some locals spotted the body lying in Wazirbagh area this morning and immediately informed the police. Soon after being informed, a police team reached the spot and took […]
Two residential houses damaged in fire mishap in Baramulla village
Srinagar, May 26: At least two residential houses were damaged in a fire mishap, breaking out early this morning, in Kalantara Payeen in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, reports and officials said. Reports said that a fire broke out from a residential house in Kalantara Kreeri early this morning. The fire soon after spread to a […]
Active Covid cases dip to 5,707
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) India logged 490 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 5,707 from 6,168, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,856 with two deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at […]
KU reschedules physical efficiency test scheduled for tomorrow
Srinagar, May 25: The Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, University of Kashmir, on Thursday rescheduled the Physical Efficiency Test for admission to M.PEd Programme which was scheduled to be held on May 26, 2023 in view of inclement weather. The test will now be held on May 30, 2023 and the venue and timing […]
Hailstorm wreaks havoc in orchards, crops in north Kashmir
Srinagar, May 25: A sudden and destructive hailstorm swept through dozens of villages across north Kashmir this afternoon, leaving a trail of devastation by damaging orchards and standing crops –the primary sources of livelihood for a major chunk of the local population. Reports said that among the most affected locations included; Khamoh, Rafiabad, Wagoora, Kreeri […]
Amit Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, assures justice for all
Guwahati, May 25 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to people in Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of society. Shah while laying the foundation stone of the tenth national campus of the National Forensic Sciences University to be set Changsari area of Kamrup […]
Centre accords ‘Z-plus’ security to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) The Centre has accorded ‘Z-plus’ category armed security cover to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in view of possible threats to him emanating from the country and abroad, official sources said here. The 49-year-old will be secured by the VIP protection squad of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), they […]