Lt Governor reviews preparations for observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas & ‘Run for Unity’ event
SRINAGAR, OCT 27: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the preparations for observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Run for Unity event and J&K UT foundation day, here at Raj Bhawan today. The Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; DGP Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti; ADGP Law & Order, Vijay Kumar; […]
PM Modi to launch health cover for senior citizens above 70 years on October 29
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The health coverage for all citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of their income status under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is likely to be rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29, an official source said. The U-WIN portal developed for maintaining […]
Driver killed in road mishap at Pampore
Srinagar, Oct 27 : A 32-year-old driver died after his vehicle met with an accident in the Mendakpal area of Khrew Pampore in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, on Sunday. An official said that the driver of a dumper lost control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident that caused critical injuries to him. He said […]
Every institution can be improved, but it doesn’t mean it is fundamentally flawed: CJI
Mumbai, Oct 27 (PTI) Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said every institution can be improved, but it should not lead to a conclusion that there is something fundamentally wrong with it. He was talking about the collegium system on Saturday during an interaction after delivering the inaugural lecture in a series organised […]
PM Modi greets soldiers on Infantry Day
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the indomitable spirit and courage of all ranks and veterans of the Infantry and said they always stand resolute in the face of any adversity, ensuring the safety and security of the nation. Infantry Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the landing […]
Restoration of statehood policy matter, not political issue: Ravinder Raina
JAMMU, Oct 26 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Saturday said restoration of statehood to the Union Territory is not a political issue but a policy matter, and any haste on the subject should be avoided since J-K has already suffered immensely due to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the past 35 years. Raina […]
Lawyers must learn to pay proper salaries to youngsters: CJI Chandrachud
NEW DELHI, Oct 26 (PTI): Lawyers must learn to pay proper salaries and emoluments to the youngsters who enter their chambers to learn, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud has said In an interview with the All India Radio, Chandrachud said the legal profession is a difficult one where the foundation laid in […]
Month-long joint training of Army commandos, police personnel concludes in Jammu
JAMMU, Oct 26 (PTI): A month-long joint training of the Army’s special forces and police personnel concluded here on Saturday with a senior police officer expressing confidence that the exercise will significantly contribute to the overall security in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain attended the closing ceremony […]
Congress leaders seek removal of ex-party chief in JK Vikar Wani for trying to destabilise party
SRINAGAR, Oct 26 (PTI): Several district-level leaders of Congress have sought the removal of former Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani from the party for “attempting to destabilise” and “inciting” indiscipline in the party, sources said Saturday. Sources in Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) said district-level leaders were not happy with […]
Coordinated response for fresh challenge, threat analysis underway: IGP BSF
Srinagar, Oct 26): Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier, Ashok Yadav said that all security agencies are concerned about the recent terror attacks in the Valley and a coordinated response is being framed while a threat analysis is also being conducted. Talking to reporters on the side-lines of the passing out parade […]
