UG, PG aspirants can seek admission in any discipline irrespective of subject previously studied: UGC
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): UG and PG aspirants will now be able to seek admission in any discipline irrespective of the one studied by him or her in Class 12 or at the undergraduate programme, after qualifying in a national or university-level entrance exam, according to new norms of the University of Grants Commission […]
Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra CM; Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath as his deputies
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as new chief minister of Maharashtra while allies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy CMs at a grand ceremony here on Thursday evening. The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and chief ministers of various states […]
Will renew talks with PM on J&K’s statehood: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood, stating that the promises made to the people must be honoured at all costs. Speaking to reporters on the side lines of the 42nd foundation day of SKIMS, Omar Abdullah said that people participated in […]
Two terror associates held with AK-47 rifles in Qazigund south Kashmir
Qazigund, Dec 5: Security forces arrested two terror associates and also recovered arms and ammunition, including two AK-47 rifles from them in Lower Munda area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that during a naka checking two terror associates were arrested and recovery was made at Gulab Bagh near […]
Govt not functioning without powers: Deputy Chief Minister
Jammu, Dec 5: Deputy chief minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is not functioning without powers, but has the control and thus suspended employees for dereliction of duties. “We don’t want to act tough against employees, but they need to understand their responsibility like government is performing its job,” […]
Govt’s priority to restore autonomy of SKIMS: Omar Abdullah on its 42th foundation day
Srinagar, Dec 5: On the 42nd foundation day of Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that his government’s priority is to restore its autonomy, address staff shortages, and modernise equipment. “SKIMS has given a lot to Jammu and Kashmir, far beyond expectations, despite difficulties, financial constraints, out […]
Education Minister Sakina Itoo warns of strict action against schools demanding capitation fee
Srinagar, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir education minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that government will take strict action against private schools that are violating government norms. “Whosoever is facing the issue of admission and capitation charges from private schools must approach the concerned authorities with a proper proof and government will ensure accountability and action […]
NC pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary
Srinagar, Dec 5: National Conference leaders on Wednesday paid tributes to its founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and other senior leaders visited the Qaid Mazar in Hazratbal where they offered Fateha Khawani. All party leaders, functionaries, and workers gathered to pay homage […]
Lok Sabha adjourns till 2 pm amid uproar over various issues
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday following certain remarks made by BJP member Nishikant Dubey and opposition uproar over the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. As soon as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took up the Zero Hour at noon, opposition members were on their feet […]
Army soldiers open fire after observing suspicious movement near LoC in Poonch
JAMMU, Dec 5 (PTI): An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a […]
