India records 16,488 new COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) India registered a single-day spike of over 16,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row on Saturday, pushing the infection tally to 1,10,79,979, while the recoveries surged to 1,07,63,451, according to Union Health Ministry data. A total of 16,488 novel coronavirus cases were reported in a day, while the […]
US, UN & EU welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement
Washington/United Nations, Feb 27 (PTI) The US, the UN and the EU have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, and hoped that it would lead to greater peace and stability in […]
Pakistan wants peaceful resolution with India on all disputes: Foreign Office
Islamabad, Feb 27 (PTI) Pakistan said on Friday that it wants a peaceful resolution of all disputes with India, including the Kashmir issue, and the latest ceasefire agreement was in line with Islamabad’s stated position. In a significant move to ease tension, the militaries of India and Pakistan said on Thursday that they have agreed […]
Saudi crown prince approved killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report
Washington, Feb 27 (PTI) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation to capture or kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, according to a US intelligence report submitted to Congress. Fifty-nine-year-old Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who lived in the US as a legal permanent resident and wrote for the Washington Post, was critical […]
A new beginning
Much to the delight of the border residents and the people in general, India and Pakistan yet again vowed to keep peace among themselves as the two arch rivals agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors. A joint statement issued in […]
Growth oriented budget for Chemical, petrochemical Sector
To catch up world’s fast growing economy, the Government of India envisioned for vibrant Chemicals and Petrochemicals industry. India is a net importer of Chemicals and Petrochemicals. The gap of domestic demand and supply of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is being bridged through imports. To attract investment in the sector, there had been a need of […]
Drug & Food Control Organization conducts drive against milk adulteration
JAMMU: The Drug and Food Control Organization conducted an extensive drive across the Union Territory against milk adulteration in the market to ensure consumers get safe and quality product. During the drive, more than 100 samples of loose and Packed milk were lifted for analysis besides 37 Food Business Operators were booked under the relevant […]
Several senior officers transferred
Srinagar, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday ordered transfer of nine officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, Alok Kumar, IRS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department. Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), Administrative […]
J&K Bank CMD meets Chairman Hinduja Group
Srinagar, Feb 26: Prakash P Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group (Europe) – one of leading business conglomerates with a global footprint across 38 countries, had a meeting with Chairman and Managing Director J&K Bank R K Chhibber at Bank’s Zonal Office, Delhi. Prakash Hinduja was accompanied by his son Ajay P Hinduja, Chairman of GocI […]
4 grenades, ammunition recovered in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Poonch district and recovered four grenades and ammunition on Friday, officials said. A joint search operation was launched in Mendhar belt based on disclosure of Sher Ali, a coordinator and facilitator of terror activities of various groups who was arrested from Jammu […]