Senate nears passage of bill to reopen govt, House to vote next
Washington, Nov 11 (AP) The Senate began its final votes Monday evening on legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans. The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been […]
We have fantastic relationship with PM Modi: President Trump
New York/Washington, Nov 11 (PTI) The US has a “fantastic” relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Donald Trump said, as he underlined that India is an “important” economic and strategic security partner in the Indo-Pacific region. “We have a fantastic relationship with the Prime Minister, (Narendra) Modi, and Sergio (Gor) has only enhanced that […]
Police officer transferred for slapping govt officer in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 11 (PTI) A policeman was transferred after a video allegedly showed him slapping a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer in Jammu. The action was taken after a video showed up on social media on Monday, drawing widespread criticism from the public and political leaders. The incident occurred in the Gandhi Nagar […]
Security beefed at Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu city after Red Fort blast
Jammu, Nov 11 (PTI) Security has been beefed at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine, its base camp Katra, and Jammu city following the Red Fort blast in the national capital Monday evening, officials said. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing at […]
Polling begins for 2nd and final phase of Bihar assembly elections
Patna, Nov 11 (PTI) Voting began for 122 constituencies in Bihar in the second and final phase of the high-stakes assembly polls on Tuesday morning, amid tight security arrangements, an official said. The polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. In this phase, the electoral fate of 1,302 candidates, including several […]
Kidney health cannot be ignored
Across the globe ailments that have been affecting the all-important human organ-Kidneys is witnessing an increased trend. Kashmir too has not escaped the phenomenon as kidney ailments have reported an upswing here as well. Ironically, Kashmir is experiencing a significant surge in kidney ailments, with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cases doubling in the past decade. […]
5,400 households receive zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
CS directs for intensified outreach and timely RTS installations JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting deliberated on the district-wise performance, challenges, and strategies to accelerate the implementation of this flagship rooftop solar […]
BJP hails police for foiling terror plot
Seeks tight vigil on Govt offices, Hospitals Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur on Monday hailed the Police for their outstanding work in busting a major terror network, leading to the arrest of two Kashmiri doctors allegedly found in possession of a huge quantity of RDX. In a statement issued here, Thakur expressed […]