Advisor Nasir Aslam engages with Film and Entertainment Industry leaders at FICCI Frames, Mumbai
Mumbai: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani held a series of meetings with prominent film and entertainment industry leaders and stakeholders on the sidelines of FICCI Frames at Mumbai. The Interactions centered around promoting Jammu and Kashmir as a premier destination for film shooting and developing a vibrant film ecosystem in J&K. The Advisor […]
Chief Secy for Fast tracking modernization of transport sector
Directs for timely Completion of IDTR, ICC and Inland Waterways Projects SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Transport Department to assess its overall functioning, modernization initiatives, and measures aimed at enhancing road safety across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa; Transport […]
Gift under Mohammedan Law does not require written document to be valid: SC
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said a gift (hiba) under Mohammedan Law does not require a written document to be valid. The court said there are three essential conditions for an oral gift — a clear manifestation of the wish to give on the part of the donor, an acceptance […]
India sourced military hardware worth Rs 1.20 lakh crore in 2024-25: Rajnath
NEW DELHI, Oct 7 (PTI): India procured military hardware and weapons worth Rs 1,20,000 crore from domestic sources by end of 2024-25 as it is increasingly focusing on boosting self-reliance to confront national security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address at an event, Singh said the government is fully aware […]
World Bank raises India’s growth projection to 6.5 pc for 2025-26
NEW DELHI, Oct 7 (PTI): The World Bank on Tuesday raised India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent from 6.3 per cent estimated earlier, and said the country is expected to remain fastest-growing major economy, underpinned by continued strength in consumption growth. The World Bank also cautioned that 50 per cent […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews CAPEX, CDF expenditure for 2025-26
Srinagar, Oct 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired today a comprehensive review of CAPEX and CDF expenditure for 2025-26. In a post on X, Office of the Chief Minister stated that the meeting assessed department- and district-wise progress under CAPEX and CDF. The Chief Minister stressed the need for accelerated work execution and timely fund […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Oct 7 (PTI): Fresh snowfall blanketed several famous tourist resorts and higher reaches in Kashmir on Tuesday, while the plains were lashed with rains, officials said. The wet weather has led to a sharp drop in day temperatures across the valley. Gulmarg, Pahalgam Sonamarg, Aru Valley, Chandanwari and Kokernag were among the places that […]
LG Sinha thanks PM Modi, Union Minister Chouhan for releasing 21st instalment of PM-KISAN scheme
Srinagar, Oct 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Chouhan for releasing the 21st instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for farmers. In a post on X, the Office of J&K LG, wrote, “I am extremely […]
Fresh snowfall shuts Bandipora-Gurez road
Bandipora, Oct 7: Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district was cut off from the rest of the Valley on Tuesday following fresh snowfall, officials said. An official said that Razdan Top, along the Bandipora-Gurez road, received around 4 to 5 inches of fresh snow, leading to the closure of the vital road link. Due […]
CBK books man for forged identity, fake documents
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a formal case against an individual for allegedly forging documents and falsely assuming the identity of another person’s brother. In a statement issued here, a police spokesman said the case was initiated following a written complaint received by the EOW, alleging […]