Former CJI opts out of Dulat’s book launch function amid Abdullah controversy
NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (PTI): Former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur has decided to skip former R&AW chief A S Dulat’s book release function, citing the political storm over certain parts of the book concerning National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. The book, “The Chief Minister and The Spy” was scheduled to be released […]
IMD issues weather alert for JK, predicts widespread rain and snow
Srinagar, Apr 18: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory predicting a spell of intense weather conditions likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 to April 20, 2025. As per the advisory shared with the Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu, an active western disturbance is expected to bring […]
Govt appoints four new CBDT members
New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) Four new members have been appointed to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the Union government. An official order issued on Thursday said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the names of four 1989 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) […]
Good Friday inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion and always be large-hearted. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Modi said on X, “On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This day inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion and […]
Vaccination for Srinagar based Hajj pilgrims to be held from April-21 to 23 at Bait-ul-Hujjaj
SRINAGAR, APR 17: In view of the Hajj Vaccination programme in District Srinagar, all the selected Hajj Pilgrims of District Srinagar are asked to get vaccinated at Bait-ul Hujjaj Haj House Bemina as per the below given date and time schedule for given serial numbers. For Serial No 3-119, the vaccination shall be held on […]
CRPF to raise special CoBRA battalion for counter-terrorist operations in J&K: DG
Neemuch (MP), Apr 17 (PTI) The Central Reserve Police Force has decided to raise a special CoBRA battalion for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 17 years after this jungle warfare unit was raised in the paramilitary to undertake operations in Naxal-affected states. CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh announced this during the 86th […]
RBI issues master direction of deposits, accounts
MUMBAI, Apr 17 (PTI): The RBI on Thursday said banks can open/close rupee accounts (non-interest bearing) in the name of their overseas branches or correspondents without prior reference to the central bank. However, the opening of rupee accounts in the name of branches of Pakistani banks operating outside Pakistan requires specific approval of the Reserve […]
Man detained for ‘suspicious movement’ in Samba
JAMMU, Apr 17(PTI) Security forces detained a man after he was found roaming “suspiciously” in Samba district, officials said on Thursday. He was released later. Mohammad Farooq, a resident of Salunian village in Poonch district, was detained near Nandini Hills along the National Highway in Samba on Wednesday evening, officials said.
BJP holds protest against Congress
Jammu, Apr 17 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday held a protest against the Congress and said the ED filing a chargesheet in the National Herald case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi is the final nail in the coffin of the opposition party, whose leaders are “neck-deep in corruption”. The protesters also criticised the Congress […]
Waqf case: Centre says won’t denotify properties, SC grants it 7 days to reply to pleas
New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Centre’s assurance that neither waqf properties, including “waqf by user”, will be denotified nor appointments will be made to the central waqf council and boards till May 5. The Centre strongly opposed the Supreme Court’s proposal to pass an interim order against the […]
