LG Sinha lauds J&K Police for its achievements on counter-terrorism front, internal security
Srinagar, May 10: Lauding Jammu and Kashmir Police for its achievements in counter-terrorism and internal security over the past five to six years, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said it’s not just a security force but a symbol of people’s trust and sacrifice. Addressing the attestation-cum-passing out parade and appointment letter distribution ceremony for […]
Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, PM Modi congratulates
Chennai May 10 (PTI): TVK chief and Legislature Party leader C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office and secrecy at a colourful ceremony held at the Nehru Stadium here. Amid continuous whistling and cheering by TVK cadres […]
PM hails Art of Living’s service ethos, calls for collective action for developed India
Bengaluru, May 10 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the role of the Art of Living Foundation in promoting service, spirituality and social transformation, and called for collective efforts to build a developed India through environmental responsibility, youth empowerment and inner well-being. Addressing the gathering at the Art of Living International Centre here […]
UT with dual power structure ‘worst form of govt’, says Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, May 10 (PTI) Terming the current administrative structure in Jammu and Kashmir the “worst form of government”, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an urgent shift toward full statehood while acknowledging that significant progress has been made in narrowing differences with the Centre over the transaction of business rules. The chief minister also […]
Kashmir’s world-class golf courses have the potential to boost tourism: Omar
Srinagar, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said Kashmir’s world-class golf courses have the potential to boost tourism and inspire a new generation of local golfers as he inaugurated a golf tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course here. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of the event, Abdullah said […]
NDA govt’s social security schemes show commitment to bring dignity, financial security: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government’s social security schemes reflect its commitment to bring dignity, assurance and financial security into the lives of the people of India. Modi said that on this day, 11 years ago, key social security and pension schemes were launched by the NDA […]
Police reviews security preparedness along Indo-Pak border in Jammu
Jammu, May 9 (PTI) A senior Jammu and Kashmir Police official conducted an extensive inspection along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district, reviewing the prevailing security scenario and assessing the effectiveness of the border security grid, officials said on Saturday. During the visit on Friday, Deputy Inspector General Shridhar Patil inspected far-flung border establishments, including […]
Lieutenant Governor Joins Padyatra at Anantnag as Part of Drug-Free J&K Campaign
SRINAGAR, MAY 9: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today joined Padyatra at Anantnag as part of “Drug-Free J&K Campaign”. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor appealed to the people to break the silence to win this war against drugs and all sections of society must speak in one voice about the dangers of drug […]
Police attaches Chandigarh property in drug trafficking case
JAMMU, May 9 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Police has attached a property worth nearly Rs 93 lakh in Chandigarh during an investigation into a narcotics trafficking case that initially began with the recovery of a small quantity of heroin, officials said. The case originated on January 14 this year when a police team of Bagh-e-Bahu […]
Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal
KOLKATA, May 9 (PTI): BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds here in the presence […]