India rises to 9th spot globally in forest area, retains 3rd position in forest gain: FAO report
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India’s large-scale afforestation and community-led […]
J&K Assembly braces for stormy session as opposition gears up to corner government over election promises, governance and reservation
Srinagar, Oct 22: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is expected to be stormy, with opposition parties gearing up to corner the ruling NC- led government over a gamut of issues. The session, starting tomorrow, is expected to witness fireworks from the opposition over governance issues, promises made by the National Conference […]
US President Trump dials Modi, extends Diwali greetings
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) US President Donald Trump extended Diwali greetings in a phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said he expected that both India and the US continue to “illuminate” the world with hope and stand united against terrorism. The phone conversation, initiated by the US president, came days after he […]
Ahead of assembly session & RS polls, NC convenes meeting of legislators of ruling allies
Srinagar, Oct 22: Ahead of the Assembly session and Rajya Sabha polls, the ruling National Conference has convened a meeting of its allies on Wednesday evening to discuss their strategy. According to sources, the ruling party has also invited its ally, the Congress, to participate in the meeting, despite frosty relations between the two over […]
CM Omar Abdullah pays tribute to police martyrs on Commemoration Day at Zewan
SRINAGAR, OCT 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today led a solemn ceremony at the Police Martyrs Memorial in Zewan, paying homage to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. The ceremony was addressed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who graced the occasion […]
New types of crime, terrorism and ideological wars emerging within society: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI, Oct 21 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said while there is instability on the borders, new types of crime, terrorism and ideological wars are emerging within society. Laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Singh also said that the military and police […]
Nation acknowledges J&K Police’s mettle, unflinching resolve in upholding peace and security: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 21: Asserting that the entire country has acknowledged J&K Police’s mettle and unflinching resolve in maintaining peace and security in the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the Police martyrs. Addressing the Police Commemoration Day, LG Sinha lauded the “immense” sacrifices rendered by the police and recalled […]
India upheld righteousness, avenged injustice with Operation Sindoor: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday penned a letter to the citizens of the country on Deepavali, highlighting the successes of Operation Sindoor and the fight against Naxalism and asserting that Bharat has emerged as a symbol of stability at a time when the world is beset with crises. The […]
Efforts underway to neutralise foreign terrorists hiding in Jammu forests: IGP
Jammu, Oct 21 (PTI) Asserting that more than 100 anti-terrorist operations are being carried out on daily basis across Jammu division, a top police officer on Tuesday said the presence of foreign terrorists in the dense forests is a major challenge and efforts are underway to neutralise them. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim […]
Avoiding the risk of stroke
Nowadays we often hear that people among all age groups, especially those in mid forty’s get to suffer from sudden stroke. Stroke which is a medical emergency has become so rampant in the country that every 40 seconds, someone somewhere suffers a stroke, and every four minutes, someone loses his life to it. Stroke is […]