For the first time in history, PM Modi’s leadership connects Jmu and Sgr by direct train
JMU/SGR, Apr 30: In a first time in the history of independent India, the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir — Jammu and Srinagar — were directly connected by a train service on Thursday, a milestone achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The historic Vande Bharat Express, flagged off by Union Railways […]
Brent crude tops USD 125 barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat
Hong Kong, Apr 30 (AP) The price of Brent crude oil surged past USD 125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled US-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2 per cent to USD 125.36 […]
UP man dies in steamer blast in south Kashmir’s Shopian
Srinagar, Apr 30 (PTI) An Uttar Pradesh native was killed and two others were injured when a steamer they were repairing exploded in Shopian district, officials said on Thursday. The blast took place in a juice factory in Shopian’s Aglar late Wednesday night, they said. The wounded were rushed to a hospital where one of […]
Govt hikes commercial passenger vehicle fares by 18% in JK
Srinagar, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced an 18 per cent increase in fares for all categories of commercial passenger vehicles, including buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws, across the Union Territory. An order issued by Transport Secretary Dr Piyush Singla said the revised rates would be applicable over and above the fares […]
People are voting fearlessly in West Bengal this time: PM Modi
HARDOI (UP): (Apr 29): (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a “fearless atmosphere”, which was unimaginable in the past six or seven decades. He also asserted that the assembly poll results on May 4 will further strengthen the resolve of a developed […]
Five drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Udhampur
JAMMU, Apr 29 (PTI): Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday. Police said intensified action against drug trafficking was being carried out alongside awareness campaigns to protect youth from substance abuse. In the first case, a team from Rehambal police station […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Padyatra: Div Com meets Religious Leaders, invites them for participation
SRINAGAR, APR 29: Continuing outreach efforts to engage stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse and to build a narcotics-free society, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today held a meeting with religious leaders from various faiths. The meeting was attended by Imams, members of the Shia Community, Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, and representatives of the migrant […]
Admin goes tough on NDPS Act violators, demolishes illegal properties of drug peddlers built on State Land
ANANTNAG, APR 29: In a major operation against NDPS Act violators, the District Administration Anantnag along with the Police, today carried out a massive demolition drive against the illegal properties built by the drug peddlers in Sangam, Bijbehara. The action was part of the intensified 100 Days Nasha Mukt JK campaign launched recently to eradicate […]
Pleas against hate speeches: No legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention, says SC
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and no “legislative vacuum” exists warranting intervention. “The contention that the field of hate speech remains legislatively unoccupied, is misconceived,” a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said in […]
Ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level security review meet
Jammu, Apr 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the current security situation and review preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Senior police and administrative officials, including Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, participated in the meeting, which focused on law and […]