SED delivers 60% free textbooks to Govt schools in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 8: The School Education Department (SED) Kashmir on Saturday said it has delivered nearly 60 per cent of free textbooks to government schools across the region. Besides, the Director School Education Kashmir, G N Itoo said that the government was examining the infrastructure and academic gaps highlighted in the ASER-2025 survey. Speaking to […]
AN-32 Kargil courier service airlifts 24 stranded passengers
KARGIL, Feb 8 (PTI): Twenty-four stranded passengers were airlifted by Indian Air Force (IAF) between Kargil and Srinagar on Saturday, marking the commencement of AN-32 Kargil courier service, a lifeline to the Union Territory of Ladakh during winter months. On the first day, 12 passengers travelled in the AN-32 Kargil courier service from Kargil to […]
Celebrations start at BJP headquarters as trends show decisive lead in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (PTI): BJP supporters erupted in celebration outside its Delhi headquarters as the latest counting trends showed the saffron party returning to power in the national capital after more than 26 years with a decisive mandate. Supporters danced to the beats of ‘dhol’ and waved party flags, creating a festive atmosphere. Holding […]
Delhi Election Results: BJP leading in 30 seats, show early TV trends; AAP ahead in 22, Congress 1
New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) The BJP was leading in 30 seats while AAP was ahead in 22 and the Congress one, as counting of votes continued for the assembly election in Delhi. According to the latest trends being run by television channels, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is pitted against the BJP’s Parvesh Verma […]
Former J&K Bank employee arrested in multi-crore loan scam in Jammu
JAMMU, Feb 8 (PTI): The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir police arrested the main accused in a multi-crore loan scam in J&K Bank immediately after his bail application was denied by the court here. The arrested individual, identified as Rohit Taroch, is a former employee of the BC Road branch of the bank in […]
Delhi election results today; AAP, BJP in intense battle for glory
NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (PTI): Counting of votes for the Delhi assembly polls will take place on Saturday to decide whether the AAP comes to power for a fourth term or the BJP forms a government in the national capital after more than 26 years. The Congress is also looking for some gains after drawing […]
NEET-UG to be conducted on May 4
New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI): The medical entrance exam NEET-UG will be conducted on May 4, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday. The application process for the the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG began on Friday and will conclude on March 7. It is the largest entrance exam in the country in terms of […]
Drama unfolds as ACB reaches Kejriwal’s home over claims of AAP MLAs’ poaching attempts
NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (PTI): High political drama unfolded in the national capital on Friday as an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) team reached AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s residence at 5, Ferozeshah Road. On Thursday, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP attempted to lure 16 AAP candidates to destabilise his party ahead of the election results. Delhi went […]
Lt Guv advises youngsters to promote reading habits
New Delhi, Feb 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday advised youngsters to promote reading habit. Talking to reporters at the side lines of World Book Fair here, LG Sinha, said, “Youth should keep track of new ideas and invite writers and citizens for cultural exchange and intellectual discourse to expand their […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) holds protest in Jammu, seeks deportation of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas on US pattern
JAMMU, Feb 7 (PTI): The Shiv Sena held a protest demonstration here on Friday, asking the Centre to draw inspiration from the US and deport illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingya immigrants from the country with a particular focus on Jammu and Kashmir. Scores of activists in the city participated in the demonstration led by Shiv Sena […]
