PM Modi to launch Bihar polls campaign on Oct 24 with two back-to-back rallies
Patna, Oct 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his campaign for the Bihar assembly polls next week, with as many as four election rallies scheduled by the end of this month, state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference here, Jaiswal said Modi will kick off his campaign with […]
17-yr-old boy from Pattan dies of electric shock
Baramulla, Oct 19: A 17-year-old boy from Sheerpora area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district died after receiving an electric shock on Sunday, officials said. An official said that a student of Class 11, sustained a severe electric shock at his residence. He was immediately rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Pattan, where doctors […]
Truck crushes traffic policeman to death in Samba
Srinagar, Oct 19: A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed after being hit by a speeding truck while on duty at Raya Morh in Samba district on Sunday, officials said. Officials said that the incident occurred when the SPO was regulating traffic on the highway and was hit by a truck, resulting in fatal injuries. […]
NFDC to Host First-Ever Film Festival in Srinagar
Plans Training Hub for Local Talent Srinagar: In a major boost to Jammu and Kashmir’s growing film and creative sector, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has announced that it will host a grand film festival in Srinagar — the first of its kind organised by the national agency in the Valley. The festival aims […]
Leh Apex Body welcomes judicial probe
Seeks inclusion of Ladakh representative Leh: Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Saturday welcomed the centre’s decision to conduct a judicial probe into the September 14 violence but demanded inclusion of a representative from Ladakh in the team. The group criticized the Lt Governor-led administration for foiling the silent march earlier during the day and said […]
CM inaugurates National Conference on Patient Safety at SKICC
Emphasizes on integrating patient safety, patient care SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday inaugurated the two-day National Conference on Patient Safety (NCPS-2025) at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), organized by Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. The theme of the conference is “Every Error a Lesson, Every Lesson a Safer Care.” In his inaugural […]
LG Kavinder Gupta launches REWA 2.0 Scheme
Says the scheme removes financial barriers for Ladakh’s UPSC aspirants Leh: The REWA 2.0 Financial Assistance Scheme marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s journey towards youth empowerment and equitable opportunity, reflecting the Administration’s commitment to enabling 80 meritorious yet economically disadvantaged candidates from Leh and Kargil to access quality coaching for the UPSC […]
Diwali of happiness
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Diwali is not just a festival of lighting lamps, but an occasion to dispel darkness from the mind and fill the soul with light. Today, it is essential that we not make it a celebration of ostentation or pollution, but rather a festival of simplicity, compassion, and love. Only when we share […]
J&K Bank’s half-yearly net profit up at Rs 979 Cr, Q2 net at Rs 494 Cr
SRINAGAR, OCT 18: While maintaining higher provisioning requirements owing to regulatory compliance, J&K Bank posted a net profit of Rs 494.11 Cr for the July-September Quarter (Q2) of current financial year (CFY), remaining well on course to meet its annual market guidance. The Bank’s net profit for half-year (H1) witnessed an increase to Rs 978.95 […]
Report on reservation cannot be made public unless LG approves cabinet decision: Omar
Srinagar, Oct 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Cabinet Sub-Committee’s report on rationalization of reservation cannot be made public unless it is approved by the Lieutenant Governor. Addressing a news conference at a local hotel, the Chief Minister said he had never stated that the report would be made public within days, […]