Delhi-Srinagar rail link to boost pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi: Officials
JAMMU, Jan 27 (PTI): The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar train connectivity is expected to further boost pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi, a top shrine board official said. In view of this, a pilgrim facilitation centre has also been set up at the Katra railway station to enable people to complete registration for the pilgrimage conveniently, the official […]
Nursing orderly among two arrested with heroin in Udhampur
JAMMU, Jan 27 (PTI): Two suspected drug peddlers, including a nursing orderly, were arrested after nearly 40 grams of heroin was seized from them in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday, police here said. The arrested accused were identified as Chabutra Bazar resident Vikrant Sharma, a nursing orderly at the Government Medical College in […]
Maha Kumbh: Amit Shah takes dip in Sangam
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Jan 27 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a dip in the Triveni Sangam here amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Flanked by some top seers, Shah took the dip around 1 pm. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a dip separately amid loud chants of mantras. The home minister earlier […]
‘Snakebites across country, do something’: SC asks Centre to take states on board
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday observed the issue of snakebites was prevalent “throughout the country” and asked the Centre to take all states on board to “do something” in making available snakebite treatment in medical facilities. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and S V N Bhatti was hearing […]
Kashmir witnessing warmer days
Srinagar, Jan 27 (PTI) Kashmir is experiencing warmer days and colder nights owing to dry weather, with the meteorological department predicting spells of precipitation from January 29, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, compared to the previous night’s minus 5.6 degrees Celsius, the […]
Organophosphorus poisoning likely behind 17 Rajouri deaths: Doctors
Srinagar, Jan 27: Organophosphorus poisoning is likely behind 17 “mystery” deaths that occurred in the Badhaal village of Rajouri, officials said on Monday. A senior doctor said that they have administered an antidote – atropine injection – to patients who are admitted in hospital and it worked well. Atropine injection is used to treat poisoning […]
Trump administration suspends all foreign aid, orders review
Washington, Jan 27 (PTI) The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its foreign policy under the America First agenda. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in this […]
Members suggest 572 amendments to Waqf bill
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill have suggested 572 amendments to the draft legislation that has the government and the opposition at loggerheads. The consolidated list of amendments was circulated by the Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, chaired by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, late Sunday […]
Good governance cornerstone for prosperous J-K: LG
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) Highlighting the transformation in Jammu and Kashmir over the past several years, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said good governance is pivotal to fostering peace, development and inclusivity in the region. He said it is the collective responsibility of all to maintain peace and harmony, ensuring that the dreams of […]
Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) With an aim to get rid of high-polluting vehicles, the transport ministry has proposed to double the rebate up to 50 per cent in one-time tax on purchase of new vehicles after scrapping those with BS-II and earlier emission standards. At present, a discount of 25 per cent in Motor […]