Jammu-Srinagar NH reopens for traffic after landslide debris cleared
Jammu, Aug 1 (PTI) The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Thursday after a day-long blockade due to landslides in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. The debris following the landslides were cleared at several places in Ramban and Udhampur district after which the highway was reopened for traffic, the officials […]
17-yr-old gang-raped in Rajasthan’s Alwar
Jaipur, Aug 1 (PTI) Six persons have been booked for allegedly raping a girl in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, police said on Thursday. The FIR was registered at Khairthal Police Station on Tuesday on the basis of the complaint by the girl’s family, they said. The girl alleged that she was gang-raped two months ago by […]
JK Bank poised to continue its journey on the growth trajectory: Chairman
Srinagar, Aug1:J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director, Rajesh Kumar Chhibber while commenting on the current scenario reiterated,“J&K Bank is in the green zone and continues to show resilience in the otherwise turbulent times for the banking industry.” Urging people not to pay heed to the baseless rumours being circulated on social media he said, “The […]
Hizb militant arrested in central Kashmir’s Budgam district: Sources
Budgam, Aug 01: Security forces on Thursday claimed to have arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen militant from central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday evening. A police officials said that a naka was laid by the Budgam Police, at Qazipora area of the district on a tip-off about the movement of some militants in the area. “During the checking, one […]
Want to get out of Afghanistan ‘as quickly as we can’, says Trump
Washington, Aug 1 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he wants to get out of Afghanistan “as quickly as he can” and reiterated that the US should not have been in these wars. The Trump administration has intensified its efforts in recent months to seek a negotiated settlement of America’s longest war […]
US slaps sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif
Washington, Aug 1 (PTI) In an unprecedented move, the United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the ground that he acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Iranian Supreme Leader. “This action represents another step toward denying the Iranian regime the resources […]
President gives assent to triple talaq bill
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the triple talaq bill passed by Parliament, making it a law, a government notification said. The bill, which prescribes up to three years imprisonment for Muslim men giving instant triple talaq to their wives, was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. Parliament approved […]
Making medical colleges functional
The new medical colleges announced for the state of Jammu and Kashmir need to be made functional soon. The need for them becoming functional at an earliest will go a long way in improving the healthcare scenario in the state as the dearth of health professional is proving a big impediment to make healthcare facilities […]
The increased numbers of tigers is a healthy sign
The population of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018, a rise of 33 per cent
The population of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018, a rise of 33 per cent
SAC approves 2% hike in Hardship Allowance of J&K Police personnel
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved enhancement in Hardship Allowance of J&K Police personnel from existing 8% to 10% of the basic pay, in respect of all the ranks of JKP with effect from August 1, 2019. SAC also approved increase in […]