Terrorists now feel unsafe in their homes: PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that terrorists now do not feel safe in their homes unlike the rule of previous governments when terrorism made people feel unsafe. Delivering the keynote address at the HT Leadership Summit here, the prime minister said the times have changed. Modi said he […]
India needs 2,500 universities to accommodate 50 pc students: NITI Aayog CEO
HYDERABAD, Nov 16 (PTI): In order to have 50 per cent students in universities, India needs to double the varsities’ strength to 2,500, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said. Delivering a keynote address at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here on Friday, he said though one university and two colleges were opened every […]
North Kashmir parts including Gulmarg, Gurez receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Nov 16: Famous ski-resort Gulmarg and Gurez valley in north Kashmir witnessed fresh spell of snow today morning even as weatherman has predicted improvement in weather from the afternoon. An official said that nearly an inch of snowfall has accumulated in Gulmarg since morning, while it was snowing in Gurez valley too. Director MeT, […]
Our Government committed to enhance quality of higher education and research in Universities: Minister
SRINAGAR, NOV 15: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood today chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here in which she conducted comprehensive review of the performance and functioning of Universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Dr. Rashmi Singh; Vice […]
Bemina Bridge thrown open to public, restoration and repair works were completed
BUDGAM, NOV 15: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo today conducted an on-spot appraisal of the completed restoration work on the Bemina Bridge, a vital link between Budgam and Srinagar. The DC reviewed retrofitting of the damaged expansion joints, an essential part of the project undertaken to enhance the bridge’s serviceability ensuring the safety and comfort […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Lt Guv addresses UT-level function in Jammu
NEW DELHI/ JAMMU, NOV 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Convention Centre Jammu. Addressing the UT-level function through virtual mode, the Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to iconic freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and recalled his contribution to the freedom movement and nation-building. He said the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls on FM Nirmala Sitaraman
New Delhi, Nov 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called on Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman. “Called on Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji. Our discussion centered around crucial economic matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir. I passionately advocated for much-needed support from […]
PM leaves for Delhi from Deoghar in another aircraft after his IAF plane develops snag
Ranchi, Nov 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was stranded in Jharkhand’s Deoghar airport for nearly two hours on Friday after his special IAF aircraft developed a snag, flew back to Delhi in another plane, officials said. Modi was supposed to return to New Delhi on the IAF plane after addressing a rally in […]
Two teens’ death in road accident in Srinagar sparks calls to curb underage driving
SRINAGAR, Nov 15 (PTI): Two teenage boys died and as many were injured when their car rammed into a stationary truck before hitting a divider, sparking calls from various quarters, including political parties, for strict action underage driving in Kashmir. The accident occurred on Thursday at Tengpora on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, when the teenagers’ driving […]
Bandipora-Gurez road closed after fresh snowfall at Razdan Top
Bandipora, Nov 15: Bandipora-Gurez road has been temporarily closed due to fresh snowfall at Razdan Top, officials said on Friday. An official said that due to adverse weather conditions, drivers and passengers have been advised to avoid traveling on the road. He said that snowfall began on Razdan Top early this morning, and in order […]
