Raids conducted against rotten, adulterated meat in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, Aug 12 (PTI): Authorities conducted raids at multiple locations in the city here on Tuesday as part of a crackdown on rotten and adulterated meat in the Kashmir valley. “In a joint operation, the Srinagar Police and the Food Safety Department conducted raids at multiple locations across the city, targeting vendors suspected of selling […]
Govt-recognised startup count crosses 1.8 lakh as on June 30
NEW DELHI, Aug 12 (PTI): The government has recognised more than 1.8 lakh firms as startups as on June 30, 2025, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The recognised startups are eligible for a number of fiscal incentives, including income tax benefit announced under Startup India action plan. “Since the launch of the Startup India initiative, […]
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 3 pm amid protests over voter roll revision issue
NEW DELHI, Aug 12 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 3 pm on Tuesday amid protests by the Opposition over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision exercise in Bihar. When the Lok Sabha met again at 12 noon after a brief adjournment, Speaker Om Birla announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against High […]
Soldier dies in accidental firing in J-K’s Doda
BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Aug 12 (PTI): An army personnel was killed when his service rifle accidentally went off inside a camp in Doda district , officials said on Tuesday. Sepoy Suresh Biswal was on guard duty when his colleagues heard a gunfire from his post at Sarna camp in Bhaderwah on Monday, the officials said. They said […]
Tiranga Rally: LG Sinha praises security forces for avenging Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday praised the security forces for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. During his address at the Tiranga Yatra in Srinagar, LG Sinha, called upon citizens to honour the sacrifices made for the country’s freedom and security. “I want to […]
Heavy rains force closure of schools in Rajouri, Poonch
JAMMU, Aug 12: Authorities in Rajouri and Poonch districts have ordered the closure of all government and private schools today across the district due to heavy rains and adverse weather conditions, officials said on Tuesday morning. According to an official, “All government and private schools in Rajouri district have been closed in view of heavy […]
Take national flag to greater heights: Omar at Tiranga rally
SRINAGAR, Aug 12 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said citizens should try to take the national flag to greater heights and do their bit for upholding its dignity. “It is not necessary that we need a large number of people to do something.All of us can do our bit to […]
Fire erupts on cargo flight engine; aircraft lands safely, none injured: Official sources
Chennai, Aug 12 (PTI) Fire erupted in one of the engines of an inbound international cargo flight here on Tuesday, but none was injured as the blaze was put down after the aircraft landed here, official sources said. The flight was coming from the Malaysian city of Kulalumpur. The fire erupted in the fourth engine […]
Killing of Kashmiri Pandit woman in 1990: SIA carries out raids in central Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out raids at several places in central Kashmir as part of its investigation into the murder of a Kashmiri Pandit woman 35 years ago, officials said. The officials said the agency conducted the raids at the residences of several persons, who were formerly associated […]
Those selling unsafe food will face exemplary Punishment: CM Omar
Directs for strict action against food safety violations SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing food safety enforcement campaign in the wake of recent seizures of unsafe meat and meat products, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. The Chief Minister directed exemplary punitive action against those found storing or […]