Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader, not take it for granted: Omar Abdullah
NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): Acknowledging growing discontent among INDIA bloc partners with the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked the party to justify its leadership role in the alliance instead of taking it for granted. Abdullah, while recognising the Congress’ significant position as a pan-India party and the largest opposition […]
Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Karachi; later flies back to Delhi
KARACHI/ NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): A Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane was diverted to the Karachi airport on Saturday due to a medical emergency on board and later flew back to Delhi. Sources in the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan said the aircraft was in the Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, […]
Having two power centres anywhere is recipe for disaster: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Dec 14 (PTI): Having two power centres anywhere is recipe for disaster, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. He said that there were no ifs and buts, the prime minister and the home minister said J-K will be back as full state; so that has to be done now, Omar said when asked about Centre’s […]
Pak-based terrorist among 7 chargesheeted in two terror-related cases
JAMMU, Dec 14 (PTI): Seven people, including a Pakistan-based terrorist, were chargesheeted by police in two separate militancy-related cases in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The chargesheets were filed against the accused in the NIA court in Doda on Friday, Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Sandeep […]
Govt lists bills related to one nation, one election for introduction in Lok Sabha on December 16
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) The government has listed two bills related to “one nation, one election” for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Union Law Minister Meghwal will introduce The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lower House. The ruling BJP took a major step towards […]
RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to Rs 2 lakh to aid farmers
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs. The new directive instructs banks nationwide to waive collateral and margin […]
Met forecasts cold wave in valley, night temperature dips at many places
Srinagar, Dec 14 (PTI) The minimum temperature dropped in most places in Kashmir on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a cold wave in several places in the valley during the next three days. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius — more than two notches lower than the previous night. […]
Farmers resume march from Shambhu border towards Delhi, stopped by Haryana security personnel
Chandigarh, Dec 14 (PTI) A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops. However, after walking for a few metres, the […]
BJP veteran Advani admitted to hospital, condition stable
NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to an Apollo hospital here, sources said on Saturday. Advani remains under observation. His condition is “stable”, hospital sources said. He has been admitted under Dr Vinit Suri, a senior consultant in the neurology department.
CIK raids several locations across J&K, digital devices recovered
Srinagar, Dec 14: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Saturday recovered several digital devices, including cellphones and tablets during raids at different locations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. An official said that the CIK raided different blocks and barracks of district jail Anantnag, and two other locations in Kulgam this morning. He said that searches […]
