Bomb threat at Jammu’s Republic Day venue proves hoax
JAMMU, Jan 26 (PTI): A bomb threat prompted a thorough search at the main Republic Day venue here in Jammu and Kashmir, hours before the start of the function, officials said on Sunday. However, the threat received through e-mail late Saturday, proved to be a hoax, the officials said. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled […]
Republic of India completes 75 years; parade to showcase military might, cultural heritage
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) India as a sovereign democratic republic completed 75 years of its eventful journey on Sunday, with the stage set at the Kartavya Path here for the ceremonial parade during which the country will showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage. Besides VVIP dignitaries, members of the Paralympic contingent, sarpanches […]
J&K’s economy records growth rate of 9.5 percent: LG
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said the local economy has recorded a growth rate of 9.5 per cent, while the GSDP is estimated at Rs 2.45 lakh crore for 2023-24, up from Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 2022-23. Addressing people on the eve of 76th Republic Day from Raj […]
70,000 cops guard Delhi on R-Day, high alert sounded
NEW DELHI, Jan 26 (PTI): The national capital is on high alert on Republic Day as over 70 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 70,000 police personnel are deployed across the city, police said. A six-layered security protocol involving 15,000 security personnel will be deployed in New Delhi district alone. “Installation of more than […]
Shab-i- Miraj Holiday Postponed To January 28
Srinagar, Jan 25: The Government on Saturday postponed holiday on account of Shab-i- Miraj from ensuing Monday to Tuesday. “In partial modification of Government Order No. 2193 JK(GAD) of 2024 dated: 29.12.2024, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-i-Miraj shall now be observed on 28th of January, 2025 (Tuesday) instead of […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Jan 25 (PTI): Cold conditions intensified in Kashmir, with the minimum temperature dipping on Saturday and the Met office predicting mostly dry weather till the end of the month, officials said. Night temperatures dropped further across the Kashmir valley as the cold tightened its grip, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at […]
Ranji Trophy: Jammu & Kashmir shock star-studded Mumbai by five wickets
MUMBAI, Jan 25 (PTI): Unfancied Jammu and Kashmir continued their glorious run in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, beating star-studded defending champions Mumbai by five wickets in a group A league match to almost confirm their knock-out berth. It was after a decade that Jammu and Kashmir beat the 42-time champions, having last won in December […]
J&K CM gets official X handle
SRINAGAR, Jan 25 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister has now got an official handle on popular microblogging website X, his office said on Saturday. “Official announcement. We are delighted to share that the office of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is now officially on X!” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s office, […]
Avoid fake narratives, divisive campaign: CEC to political parties
NEW DELHI, Jan 25 (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar requested political parties on Saturday to avoid divisive campaigning, saying it can cause disillusionment among youngsters regarding the electoral process. Addressing the 15th National Voters’ Day event here in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and representatives of political […]
Woman burnt to death, husband injured during fire mishap at Bandipora
Bandipora, Jan 25: A woman died while her husband suffered severe burn injuries after a fire broke out in a room they were putting up at the Beacon headquarters in the Sonerwani area of Bandipora district on Saturday. An official said that fire broke out in the room in which the couple suffered severe burn […]
