We take pride in India’s contributions towards preserving, protecting wildlife: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated the commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of the planet. On December 20, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness […]
NC leader highlights ‘systemic flaws’ of UT model after his Bill on drug abuse returned
JAMMU, Mar 3 (PTI): National Conference leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday highlighted the ‘systemic flaws’ of the Union Territory model after his Private Members Bill on drug abuse was returned by the Assembly secretariat, citing the need for obtaining approval from the Lt Governor. “I had intended to introduce a crucial Bill – […]
Mehbooba urges PDP MLAs to ensure resolution seeking holiday for ‘July 13 martyrs’ passed in House
JAMMU, Mar 2 (PTI): PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti has urged the party’s three legislators to ensure that a resolution seeking a holiday in memory of the July 13 martyrs is the first to be passed during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. July 13 was observed as a public holiday in Jammu […]
CM chairs joint meeting of NC, its allies ahead of budget session
Jammu, Mar 2: Ahead of the budget session of J&K Assembly slated to commence from tomorrow, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday chaired a joint meeting of National Conference and its allies at his residence here. Sources said that the meeting which commenced this afternoon was attended by the NC, Congress, CPI (M), AAP and […]
Two minor girls found dead in Samba; boy dies in road accident in Jammu
JAMMU, Mar 2 (PTI): Two minor girls were found dead in a trench filled with rain water in Samba district, while a nine-year-old boy died in an accident here on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of Asiya (10) and Tahira (9) were recovered from the ditch at Lower Birpur in Bari Brahmana area of Samba, […]
52 complaints received through SMS, e-mails under BNSS in J-K
Jammu, Mar 2 (PTI) As many as 52 complaints have been received through SMS and e-mails in different police stations under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Jammu and Kashmir, the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir police said. Under the BNSS, the citizens have been provided with the facility of lodging their complaints […]
PM Modi greets people as Ramzan begins
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramzan on Sunday. He said on X, “As the blessed month of Ramzan begins, may it bring peace and harmony in our society.” He added, “This sacred month epitomises reflection, gratitude and devotion, also reminding […]
Rusted anti-tank mine found in Samba
Samba/Jammu, Mar 2 (PTI) A rusted anti-tank mine was found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by the bomb disposal squad in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The mine was noticed by a villager during cremation of a person at village Kamore near border out post Tanwar on Saturday. […]
40% global population doesn’t have access to education in language they understand: UNESCO
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Forty per cent of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand, according to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team. Despite countries’ growing understanding of the role of home language, policy uptake remains limited. Implementation challenges include limited teacher capacity to use […]
PM Modi visits Vantara animal rescue centre in Jamnagar
Jamnagar, Mar 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning visited Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district. Vantara, spread over 3,000 acres, is located at the Reliance Jamnagar refinery complex. It is a rescue centre dedicated to the welfare of captive elephants and wildlife, providing sanctuary, rehabilitation and […]
