PM Modi embarks on tour of UAE, Europe
NEW DELHI, May 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to enhance bilateral ties amid the ongoing geopolitical upheaval. Safeguarding energy flows, mitigating trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis and enhancing cooperation in critical technologies are […]
NEET-UG re-exam to be held on June 21
NEW DELHI, May 15 (PTI): Medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will be re-conducted on June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday. The exam was earlier conducted on May 3. The NTA had on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the […]
Liquor sale a ‘direct assault’ on Kashmir’s ethos: BJP
Srinagar, May 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kashmir unit will hold a protest march here on Friday against the operation of wine shops in the valley, demanding a complete prohibition on the sale and purchase of liquor in the Kashmir division. The march is scheduled to commence at 10 AM from Ram Munshibagh in […]
Agree ‘100 per cent’ with Xi that US was on decline, but under Biden: Trump
WASHINGTON, May 15 (PTI): US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was “100 per cent correct” in his assessment that the US was a nation in decline, but the remarks referred to the years of his predecessor Joe Biden. “When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre each
NEW DELHI, May 15 (PTI): Petrol and diesel prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3 per litre after state-owned oil firms ended a four-year record hiatus in rate revision. Petrol price was hiked to Rs 97.77 per litre from Rs 94.77 in the national capital. Diesel now costs Rs 90.67 as against Rs 89.67 […]
Cabinet approves SDH Hazratbal upgradation under relaxed buffer zone norms
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the upgradation of Sub-District Hospital Hazratbal by granting relaxation in the buffer zone restrictions under the Srinagar Master Plan–2035. The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers, with the objective of strengthening healthcare […]
Pak-sponsored terrorism, narco trade biggest threats, will hunt down drug syndicates: DGP Nalin Prabhat
Srinagar, May 14: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and narco-terrorism, warning cross-border drug syndicates and their handlers of strict action. Addressing a press conference at PCR Kashmir, the DGP said that “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” has significantly intensified anti-drug operations across […]
‘Peace cannot be piecemeal’: India flags serious concerns over West Asia crisis, unilateral sanctions
NEW DELHI, May 14 (PTI): India on Thursday flagged grave concerns over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to develop “practical ways” to navigate geopolitical upheavals as well as “unilateral coercive” sanctions. In his address at the opening day […]
India no longer a country that suffers, will strike back if Pak provokes us again: Rajnath Singh
JAIPUR, May 14 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan against terrorism and said India would strike back decisively if provoked again. Addressing a public gathering at Merta town in Nagaur after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a strong message to Pakistan. “Perhaps Pakistan […]
Lt Guv inaugurates ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Kupwara
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Karnah in Kupwara District. The initiative marked a significant milestone in the promotion of battlefield tourism, heritage preservation and border area development. The Lieutenant Governor applauded Northern Command, Chinar Corps, and all officers, soldiers, engineers, workforce and […]