Two LeT terror associates held in Baramulla: Police
Srinagar, Mar 07: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two terror associates of Lashkar-i-Toiba oufit in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police said that Joint forces of Baramulla Police and 176 Bn CRPF on a specific information regarding presence of terrorists in Village Monchkhud Kunzer launched a joint CASO in the said village. During CASO […]
PM asks India Inc to step up investment
New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged India Inc to increase investment and take advantage of the opportunities unveiled in the Budget 2023-24. Addressing the 10th webinar on Budget, Modi said the government has increased outlay on capital expenditure to Rs 10 lakh crore, the highest ever. In this backdrop, […]
Barring light rain on upper reaches, MeT forecasts dry weather
Srinagar, Mar 7: Barring “very light rain and thunders at one or two places over the higher reaches”, the meteorological department here has forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir. An official of the MeT department here said that mainly dry weather was expected till March 12. Regarding the minimum […]
KU to invite online applications for PG entrance test in 3rd week of March
Srinagar, Mar 6: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Monday chaired the Admission Advisory Committee to review the varsity’s preparedness for admissions to various PG programmes and other professional courses for the academic session 2023. In her opening remarks, Prof Nilofer said the University’s admission process is recognised in academic and social circles […]
Man arrested for molestation, hooliganism in Kishtwar
Jammu, Mar 6 (PTI) A young man has been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on charges of molestation and hooliganism, after he allegedly made a false claim of being abducted by cops, police said on Monday. The arrest of Sajid Hussain, aged 20-22, followed an investigation into a video on social media in […]
Two IAS officers transferred
Srinagar, Mar 06: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday order transfer and posting of two IAS officers in the Union Territory. According to an order Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. The order stated he shall also hold the charge of […]
Airtel announces 5G rollout in 125 more cities
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its 5G services in 125 cities. With this largest-ever such roll out by the telco, Airtel 5G Plus service is now available to customers in over 265 cities in the country, according to a release by the company. The company […]
JKDMA issues avalanche warning for Bandipora district
Srinagar, Mar 6: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Monday issued a ‘low’ danger level avalanche warning over higher reaches of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district for next 24 hours. The DMA said that ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 2400 metres above sea level in the district. People living in […]
Delhi excise scam: Delhi court sends AAP leader Manish Sisodia to jail till March 20
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Monday sent former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20 in excise scam case, after the CBI said it did not require the custody of the senior Aam Aadmi Party leader for now. Sisodia was produced before special judge M K […]
Colonies where PoJK displaced people live to be regularized: Lt Guv
Jammu, Mar 06: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that the government has identified land for the construction of PoJK Bhawan for the displaced PoJK people, who have suffered a lot over the past so many decades while as the colonies they are living in will be “regularized shortly.” He was quick […]