US adds 20 more countries to travel ban, restrictions list
New York/Washington, Dec 17 (PTI) The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to “protect US national security and public safety interests”. US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals […]
JK Congress seeks independent probe into Santosh Trophy team selection
Jammu, Dec 17 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has questioned the alleged bias in the selection of football players from Jammu for the Santosh Trophy team and demanded an independent inquiry to ascertain the truth. The party also welcomed a Delhi court decision rejecting an Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi […]
Old grenade found in Kargil, defused
DRASS/JAMMU, Dec 16 (PTI): Security forces found an old hand-grenade and safely defused it in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said. An old hand-grenade was found near a river in the Pandras village in Drass near the exact site of Monday’s oil tanker accident during a joint operation, they said. […]
Lieutenant Governor unveils 108-ft high mast National Flag at Kachrial
JAMMU, DEC 16: On Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today unveiled the 108-feet high mast National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, who made the country proud by their valour and sacrifice during 1971 war. He also felicitated the War Veterans and Veer Naris […]
Ladakh achieves significant progress in strengthening cooperative movement: Shah
NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (PTI): Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Ladakh has made significant progress in strengthening the cooperative movement, and the Centre has approved computerisation of 10 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) so far. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister said, as per the 2011 Census, Ladakh […]
Shah pays homage to soldiers, security forces on Vijay Diwas
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday paid homage to to the “brave martyrs” who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1971 war against Pakistan, displaying indomitable courage and precise strategy, and forcing the neighbouring country to surrender. In a post on X on “Vijay Diwas”, Shah said the Indian […]
Colder nights return to Kashmir as mercury dips below freezing point
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) After a brief respite, Kashmir witnessed a sharp drop in night temperatures, with minimum readings settling below the freezing point across most parts of the valley, officials said on Tuesday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, nearly four degrees down from […]
Lok Sabha refers bill to set up higher education commission to joint committee of Parliament
NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a resolution to refer a bill to set up a 13-member body for regulating higher education institutions to a joint committee of Parliament. The proposal was moved by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and it was approved by voice vote in the House. While […]
Security forces hunt for terrorists holed up in Udhampur village
Jammu, Dec 16 (PTI) Security forces searched for terrorists in Udhampur on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was killed in a gunfight there, a police officer said. During the encounter on Monday, one terrorist was believed to have been injured, while two policemen suffered minor bullet wounds. “The operation has been resumed in the […]
President Murmu pays homage to 1971 War soldiers
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid homage to soldiers who helped the country secure victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War. In a post on X, she said that the Indian Army’s ‘Empowerment through Indigenisation’ initiative reflects a commitment to being prepared for future challenges. “In Operation Sindoor, the army […]