Lieutenant Governor addresses South India BHU Alumni Meet at Hyderabad
HYDERABAD, FEB 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the South India BHU Alumni Meet at IICT Auditorium, Hyderabad, today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his greetings on the foundation day of Banaras Hindu University. The Lieutenant Governor said the BHU alumni meet reinforces a shared commitment to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s vision […]
Increased medical seats: Experts say move will help reduce outflow of students to foreign shores
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) The government’s announcement in the Union Budget to create 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges next year has been welcomed by education experts and stakeholders, saying the move will reduce the outflow of medical students to other countries. Infrastructure expansion at the five new IITs to accommodate 6,500 more students, […]
Mysterious Deaths In Rajouri: AIIMS Delhi team meets patients, records clinical history
NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (PTI): A five-member team of experts from AIIMS Delhi, including specialists in toxicology, has spoken to 11 patients who are undergoing treatment for a mysterious illness that has claimed 17 lives in Rajouri district, and recorded their clinical history. The team would visit Badhaal village on Sunday where three families suffered […]
Budget is by the people, for the people, says FM
NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (PTI): Paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday described the Union Budget as “by the people, for the people, of the people”, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully behind the idea to cut taxes but it took time to convince the bureaucrats. “We have heard the voice […]
J&K seals easy win against Baraoda, enter Ranji quarter-finals
Srinagar, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir triumphed over Baroda by 182 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A encounter, sealing their place in the quarter-finals on Sunday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Jammu and Kashmir posted a solid first-innings total of 246. The team J&K, followed it up with a second-innings […]
PM Modi greets people on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished people on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. “Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja,” Modi said in a post on X. The festivals heralds the arrival of spring and are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, […]
NGT issues notice to Centre on use of invasive fish species for mosquito control
NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (PTI): The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on two highly-invasive and alien fish species being used as biological agents for controlling mosquitoes. The tribunal was hearing a plea about two fish species — Gambusia Affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy) — being released in water bodies […]
SWD restarts ‘Elderline Helpline’ across J&K
JAMMU, FEB 1: The Department of Social Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir, has successfully restarted the Elderline Helpline (14567) across the Union Territory. The helpline will now be available daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, providing essential support and assistance to senior citizens. A dedicated team of trained counselors will offer emotional support, legal guidance, […]
One dead, three injured as truck plunges into gorge in Ramban
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 1 (PTI): One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while […]
Nil tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually under new regime: FM
NEW DELHI, Feb 1 (PTI): Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave relief to middle class by raising exemption limit and rejigging slabs. For salaried employees, this nil tax limit will be Rs […]