GDP to grow by 7.5 pc in FY26, says SBI report
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) India’s economy is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2025-26 with upward bias, marginally higher from NSO’s estimate of 7.4 per cent, according to a report by State Bank of India. The First Advance Estimates released by National Statistics Office (NSO) on Wednesday put GDP growth in 2025-26 […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches e-Pathshala
Jammu, Jan 8 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday launched the e-Pathshala initiative of the school education department, asserting that digital platforms are meant to supplement classroom teaching and bridge learning gaps. The e-Pathshala channel will be available on DTH channel 53 for home-based learning across the Union Territory. The chief […]
CM Omar Abdullah felicitates victorious J&K under-16 cricket team for historic Vijay Merchant Trophy win
Jammu, Jan 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today morning interacted with the victorious Jammu and Kashmir under-16 cricket team after they clinched the Vijay Merchant Trophy (Plate Group) title, marking a historic achievement for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister met each player individually and enquired about their personal as well as team performance. Expressing […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Jan 8 (PTI): Several places, including Srinagar, experienced the coldest night of the season as cold conditions tightened grip in Kashmir with a significant fall in the minimum temperature in most parts, officials said on Thursday. The bone-chilling cold conditions led to the freezing of the fringes of several water bodies, including the famous […]
Four people injured in road mishap at Poonch
Jammu, Jan 8: At least four people were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident at Chaktroo near the police post area of Mandi in Poonch district on Thursday morning. Officials said that a minibus lost control this morning and turned turtle, resulting in injuries to four people in the […]
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses
Washington, Jan 8 (AP) President Donald Trump has said that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes. Trump — who has been under pressure to address voters’ concerns about affordability ahead of November midterm elections — […]
Operation resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; one security person injured
Jammu, Jan 8 (PTI) The security forces on Thursday morning resumed a search operation to track down terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where one security person suffered a minor injury. The joint action by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J-K Police and other security forces was launched at […]
Suspected IED recovered, defused in Rajouri
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 8 (PTI): Security forces recovered and safely defused a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) during a joint cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off regarding suspicious movement in the forest area of Kallar in Dori Maal of Thanamandi, the Army and police […]
CM directs intensification of water quality testing
Jammu, Jan 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and examination of reforms under the Industrial Policy to enhance local employment opportunities. He also inaugurated key projects spanning rural enterprise, agriculture and allied sectors, expected to generate employment and […]
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kathua forests
Jammu, Jan 7: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the forest area of Kamadh Nullah, Billawar in Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kathua has engaged terrorists in the forest area of the Kamadh Nullah. He said that security forces had launched […]