Meghwal, Shah move to introduce bills in LS to tweak women’s quota law, set up delimitation panel
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Amit Shah on Thursday moved to introduce three bills in the Lok Sabha to amend the women’s quota law and set up a delimitation commission amid protests by the opposition, which termed the proposed legislations anti-constitutional. Congress’ K C Venugopal questioned why proposed changes […]
Police busts drug racket in Anantnag, 6 held with over 13 kg charas
Srinagar, Apr 16 (PTI) A drug racket was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district with the arrest of six peddlers and recovery of over 13 kg of charas, police said on Thursday. The Anantnag police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the district, in south Kashmir, leading to the registration of […]
Country all set to take historic step for women empowerment in special sitting of Parliament: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Apr 16 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that his government is resolutely moving forward for empowerment of women in the three-day special sitting of Parliament. His remarks came ahead of the start of the special sitting during which the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, commonly known as Women Reservation Act, will […]
China’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
Hong Kong, Apr 16 (AP) China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according to data released Thursday. The January-March data released by the government, covering a period during which the Iran war began, was […]
Northern Railway to operate regular Delhi-Kashmir parcel train service from April 17
Jammu, Apr 16 (PTI) The Jammu Division of Northern Railway said it will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train between Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi and Budgam in central Kashmir from April 17, offering relief to traders in the Valley, particularly fruit growers and handicrafts merchants. The service will run regularly on […]
Darbar offices to open in Srinagar on May 4
Jammu, Apr 15: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday ordered the annual shift of government offices from Jammu to Srinagar for the summer season, with offices scheduled to reopen in the Valley on May 4. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, offices observing a five-day week will close in Jammu […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates ‘Know Your Artisan’ under Soulful Kashmir initiative at Kashmir Haat
SRINAGAR, APR 15: In a major boost to promote Kashmir craft sector, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today inaugurated the ‘Know Your Artisan’ programme at Kashmir Haat here, under the Handicrafts and Handloom’s ongoing ‘Soulful Kashmir’ brand promotion campaign. He also inaugurated the new GI Testing Lab, Giant LED Video Walls and launched high precision fibre […]
CBSE announces results for Class 10 board exams
NEW DELHI, Apr 15 (PTI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced results for Class 10 board exams, officials said. “The results have been declared,” a senior board official said. The CBSE started with two editions of board exams for Class 10 from this year. It was mandatory for students to appear […]
CS reviews process for establishment of KVs/JNVs across districts of J&K
JAMMU, APR 15: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the availability of land and infrastructure for Central Government educational institutions, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), that are either non-functional or presently operating from temporary premises across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by […]
Lt Guv leads Padyatra, addressed a public meeting in Ramban
JAMMU, APR 15: “Drug abuse isn’t just a law & order issue but a social cancer requiring every part of society to fight. I urged for “Whole of Government” and “Whole of Society” approach. I believe when the government’s strength and society’s resolve act as one, then even the toughest challenges crumble,” the Lieutenant Governor […]