Rahul Gandhi should apologise to J-K people before Yatra enters UT: BJP
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) Before his Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation, especially the people of the Union territory, for the “sins committed by his family and party” in the region over the last 70 years, the BJP said on Wednesday. BJP’s J-K unit chief […]
Admin launches drive against encroachments on state land
Srinagar, Jan 18 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Wednesday started a drive to evict encroachers from state land in Baramulla district, even as public notices were issued to violators in other districts of the Valley to remove illegal constructions within seven days, officials said. “The drive is going on in Baramulla district and […]
Elections in JK are due: CEC
Srinagar, Jan 18: Chief Election Commissioner of (CEC) India Rajiv Kumar Wednesday said that elections in J&K are due and the same will be held after taking the weather, security concerns and the schedule of other state polls into account. Replying to a query in a press conference held in New Delhi, CEC Kumar said […]
Parliament House was opened on January 18, 1927 with much fanfare
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) The magnificent Parliament House, which may soon hand over its position as the country’s hallowed legislature to a new complex coming up in its vicinity, was inaugurated on this very day 96 years ago by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin. The historic building, an architectural marvel with its charming circular […]
Dairy farmers becoming self-reliant, market access being provided through ODOP: Govt
JAMMU, JAN 18: One District, One Product (ODOP), launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to identify, promote and brand a product from one district. The ODOP scheme aims to turn […]
Lt Governor hands over ex-gratia cheque to NoKs of each deceased NHM Employee
JAMMU, JAN 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over an ex-gratia cheque of Rs 10 lakhs to NoKs of each deceased National Health Mission employee. The Lt Governor expressed his deepest gratitude to the families and healthcare workers of National Health Mission for their dedication and commitment to serve the people. Paying homage to the […]
Cold wave tightens grip on northern India
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) Several parts of northern India reeled under intense cold conditions on Wednesday, with Jammu and Kashmir’s resort town Pahalgam recording its minimum temperature at minus 11.7 degrees Celsius and Delhi logging its eighth cold wave day in January. Among other parts of the region, Rajasthan’s Sikar, Churu and Karauli districts […]
Magisterial probe ordered into Sidhra encounter
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Sidhra area here in December last year in which four terrorists were killed. Assistant Commissioner, Jammu, Piyush Dhotra has been appointed as an enquiry officer to conduct the probe into the encounter which took place near police […]
Active Covid cases in country decline to 1,998
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) India logged 128 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 1,998, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,81,361). The death toll stands at 5,30,728, with one each reported from Karnataka and Maharashtra, the data updated at 8 […]
Ahead of downpour temperature plummets across Valley
Srinagar, Jan 18: The freezing conditions intensified further in Kashmir valley with minimum temperature plunging to minus 4.3°C in Srinagar while Qazigund recorded its coldest night so far this season at minus 7.4°C on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a drop of 1.6°C against last night’s minus 2.7°C. Today’s minimum […]