Markets bounce back in early trade after falling sharply in previous session
MUMBAI, Apr 2, (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rebounded 256.82 points to 76,281.33 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 84.9 points to […]
Forest area encroached in 25 states, UTs; 10 states yet to submit data on encroachments:Govt report
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Over 13,000 sq km of forest area, more than the total geographical area of Delhi, Sikkim, and Goa combined, is under encroachment in 25 states and Union Territories that have submitted data to the Union Environment Ministry so far. Ten states are yet to submit data on forest encroachments. Last […]
No-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Budgam, authorities convene council meet on Apr 7
Budgam, Apr 01: The district development council (DDC) chairperson Budgam will face a no- confidence motion on April 7, the first such test for head of a third-tier Panchayati Raj system in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Commissioner Budgam has convened a meeting of the council on April 7 for consideration of no -confidence motion against […]
Kathua encounter: After exchanging fire with terrorists in Panjtirthi forests, security forces launch ‘search’ ops
Jammu, Apr 01: Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar Mountains. “They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle by the security forces. […]
Lieutenant Governor’s Greetings on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr
JAMMU, MAR 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting, prayer and charity during the […]
Moon sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: (PTI) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Monday as the moon was sighted this evening. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that the moon […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to people of J&K and beyond
SRINAGAR, MAR 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and beyond on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message on the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the significance of Eid as a divine blessing following a month of fasting and devotion. He emphasized that […]
Lieutenant Governor visits GMC Jammu, enquires about the health of Police personnel injured in Kathua
JAMMU, MAR 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of J&K Police Personnel, who sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kathua. Team of senior doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of SDPO Border, Kathua, Shri Dheeraj Katoch and SPO Bharat […]
Shawwal moon sighted, Eid in J&K tomorrow: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Srinagar, Mar 30: The crescent for Shawwal month has been sighted in Jammu and Kashmir and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated tomorrow (Monday), Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said on Sunday. The Grand Mufti said that enough witnesses for the sighting of Shawwal moon have been received from across J&K, marking the end of holy month of Ramadan. […]
Amid multi-tier security, pilgrims pay obeisance at Mata Vaishnodevi cave shrine
Reasi (J-K), Mar 30 (PTI) Thousands of pilgrims flocked the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir as the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday. Heavy security arrangements, including AI-enabled CCTV cameras and drones, have been deployed at the base camp of the bhawan and along the route to avert […]