BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath
Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of J-K and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally at […]
Six soldiers injured in accidental mine blast in Rajouri
Jammu, Jan 14: At least six Army soldiers have been injured in an accidental blast along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, officials said. An official said that during routine patrol near the Khamba Fort, the army personnel accidently stepped on a landmine, which triggered a blast. He said that […]
Omar Abdullah praises armed forces for safeguarding country
Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday praised the armed forces for safeguarding the country and assured them of his government’s complete support in mitigating their problems. He was addressing a function organised by the Army at Tanda Artillery Brigade in the Akhnoor sector near Jammu to celebrate the […]
Rajnath Singh inaugurates heritage museum, hoists 108-foot tricolour in Jammu
Akhnoor/Jammu, Jan 14 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hoisted a 108-foot national flag and inaugurated a heritage museum in the Akhnoor border belt of Jammu, a defence spokesperson said. Singh, accompanied by the chief of defence staff (CDS), was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officers amid […]
Retired PWD engineer booked for amassing wealth beyond means
Srinagar, Jan 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has booked a retired government employee for allegedly amassing huge assets indulging in corrupt practices, the anti-graft body said. The accused was identified as Riyaz Ahmad Parray, a retired Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B), and a resident of Hygam Baramulla. According to an ACB spokesperson, a probe […]
PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, Bihu
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. The festival marks the beginning of the Sun’s ‘uttarayana’ (northward) journey, considered auspicious in Hindu tradition. Modi wished new energy and enthusiasm to everyone, and also greeted people on Magh Bihu, a harvest festival celebrated in […]
Markets bounce back after four days of slide
Mumbai, Jan 14 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday after four days of sharp decline amid value buying at lower levels and a largely firm Asian markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 449.48 points to 76,779.49 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 141.25 points to 23,227.20. The […]
India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) India on Monday signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah. “Haj Agreement 2025 signed with Tawfiq Bin Fawzan […]
I am Modi, I keep promises I make: PM to Omar
Sonamarg, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he believes in fulfilling the promises he makes. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Z-Morh Tunnel here in Central Kashmir, PM Modi in an apparent reference to restoration of J&K’s statehood said, “I am Modi and I keep the promises I make. All the […]
Good roads lead to progressive nation: Gadkari after Sonamarg tunnel inauguration
Srinagar, Jan 13: Union Minister of Road, Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a total of 33 tunnels are coming up in Jammu and Kashmir while 15 amongst them have been completed. Addressing a gathering in Sonamarg after the inauguration of Z-Morh tunnel, Gadkari […]
