J&K local bodies OBC commission submits final report
JAMMU, Feb 28 (PTI): In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission submitted its final recommendations to the government here on Thursday. The report, which was presented to Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo in the presence of Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, is expected to highlight […]
Kumbh Mela over but people still flock to Triveni Sangam
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (UP), Feb 28 (PTI): The Maha Kumbh 2025 culminated on Wednesday but a large number of pilgrims continued to throng the Sangam here, including many who missed taking the holy dip during the 45-day grand event. As traffic restrictions have been eased, the grounds near the mela ghats now also have become a […]
Amid inclement weather, govt likely to extend winter vacation till Mar 5
Srinagar, Feb 27: Amid inclement weather, government is likely to extend winter vacation for schools till March 5 in the Kashmir division. Education Minister, Sakina Itoo said that the government will hold a meeting in this regard tomorrow. “Keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions, we are going to hold a meeting tomorrow regarding the […]
Terror Funding: CIK sleuths arrest terrorist from Delhi in covert operation
Srinagar, Feb 27: Sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) in collaboration with CID cell Delhi and Delhi Police have arrested a terrorist in a covert operation in the national capital, an official said Thursday. The CIK in a secret/covert operation arrested a terrorist Parvez Ahmad Khan @ PK @ Sheikh Tajamul Islam @ Khalid S/O […]
India, China militaries implementing resolutions to end Ladakh conflict: Chinese Defence Ministry
BEIJING, Feb 27 (PTI): Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday said the militaries of India and China are implementing the resolutions to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh in a “comprehensive and effective manner.” “At present, the Chinese and Indian militaries are implementing the resolutions related to the border areas in a compressive and effective manner,” […]
Don’t allow any unconstitutional, anti-national resolution: BJP to Speaker during All-Party Meet
Jammu, Feb 27: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday demanded that the speaker shouldn’t permit any unconstitutional or anti- national activity during the Assembly budget session starting March 03. Senior BJP leader Sunil Kumar Sharma said that they wouldn’t allow any unconstitutional, undemocratic or anti-national resolution, question or any bill in the House. “During the […]
Will ensure uninterrupted power, water supply during Ramadan: Div Com
Srinagar, Feb 27: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday said the administration is fully prepared for the holy month of Ramadan with a high-level meeting scheduled tomorrow to finalise preparations. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Kumar said that unscheduled power cuts are a concern, but the situation has remained stable. “Even during inclement weather, […]
India needs to ramp up bilateral relations for trade, investment: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs to ramp up its bilateral relations for trade and investment, as the world is witnessing a churn, and bilateralism seems to be the new catalyst tool. Speaking at BS Manthan, the Finance Minister said these are very interesting yet challenging times […]
Higher reaches of Kashmir receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Feb 27 (PTI) Most areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received moderate to heavy snowfall on Thursday while the plains received rainfall, officials said here. The snowfall continued in many areas in the morning. According to the officials, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam received fresh snowfall, bringing joy to tourists. Razdan Top and Gurez […]
Army denies casualties in militant firing, says searches going on in Rajouri
Jammu, Feb 27: Army on Thursday said that there were no casualties to troops as terrorists opened fire on its convoy in a village along Line of Control in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district yesterday. “Terrorists opened fire at an Indian Army convoy in Sunderbani, Akhnoor, yesterday. The firing was ineffective and our own troops […]
