Brief adjournment in RS amid opposition uproar after tabling of joint panel report on Waqf bill
New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly on Thursday amid uproar by opposition parties after tabling of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The report was tabled by BJP member Medha Vishram Kulkarni, a member of the panel. The tabling of the report was followed by uproar […]
PM Modi arrives in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived here to hold high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump in the face of concerns in New Delhi over Washington’s new “America First” trade agenda as well as its approach on immigration. The prime minister will be hosted by the US President on Thursday in what […]
Pak troops violate ceasefire in J-K, suffer ‘heavy casualties’ after Indian Army retaliates
JAMMU, Feb 13 (PTI): Pakistani troops on Wednesday violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a befitting response by the Indian Army, security officials said. The extent of damage on the Pakistan side was not known immediately but […]
CM Omar visits Beehman Ganderbal, meets fire-affected family, assures Govt support
Ganderbal, Feb 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Beehman, Ganderbal on Wednesday to meet the fire-affected family, who lost their home in a devastating blaze three days ago. The fire damaged a residential house, leaving the family displaced and in distress. During his visit, Omar Abdullah expressed his solidarity with the affected family and assured […]
Kerala enter Ranji Trophy semis on the back of 1-run first innings lead over J&K
PUNE, Feb 12 (PTI): Kerala produced a doughty batting effort to hang on to a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, and progressed to the Ranji Trophy semifinals on the back of a slender 1-run first innings lead here on Wednesday. Player of the match Salman Nizar (44 not out, 162 balls, 8×4) and Mohammed Azharuddeen […]
RBI to issue Rs 50 notes with Guv Malhotra’s signature
MUMBAI, Feb 12 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said it will soon issue Rs 50 denomination banknotes bearing the signature of Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Malhotra assumed office in December 2024 replacing Shaktikanta Das who demitted office after completion of his extended term. “The design of these notes is similar in all respects […]
Rusted shell recovered along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 12: A rusted shell was found in Mankote sector in Mendhar area of Poonch district on Wednesday. Official sources said that the old rusted shell was found near Dabraj ward no.6 ahead of the fence along Line of Control. Later on, they said, a BDS team of Army reached the spot to destroy […]
Theft accused dies after suffering severe chest, abdomen pain in Jammu hospital
JAMMU, Feb 12 (PTI): A man arrested in a theft case over a week ago died at a hospital here after complaining of severe pain in his chest and abdomen, police said on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh native Suresh Anuragi, who was presently residing in Jammu’s Trikuta Nagar, was on February 4 arrested along with two […]
Directions for release of salaries to NHM employees passed: Minister Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Feb 12: Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that she has passed directions for release of salaries to NHM employees. In a post on X, Sakina Itoo, said that the government is committed to the welfare of health care workers and ensuring timely support. “Have passed the directions for release […]
High-level security meet, chaired by LG Sinha, begins in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 12: A high-level security review meeting is underway at Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, sources said. The meeting is chaired by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Sources said that the meeting is being attended by top Army, Police, and CRPF officers, and various security agencies. The meeting will assess the security situation in […]
