Manmohan Singh preferred his Maruti 800 over BMW: UP minister recalls experience with former PM
Lucknow, Dec 27 (PTI) Manmohan Singh preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over luxury BMWs even when holding the office of prime minister as it reaffirmed his connection with the middle class and commitment to work for the common man. Singh’s humility and grounded nature were highlighted in a heartfelt social media memoir by Uttar […]
JKBOSE release annual regular date sheet for 10th, 12th standard in soft zones from Feb 15
Srinagar, Dec 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Friday released the date sheet for annual regular examination of 10th to 12th standard in soft zones. The examinations for both 10th and 12th standard will commence from Feb-15. JKBOSE further said that the exams of 10th and 12th standard in soft zones […]
JDA mandated to create Water Park at Sidhra
JAMMU, DEC 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to discuss the suitability of different ways and means to establish the Water Theme Park along River Tawi here at Sidhra, Jammu. Those who attended this meeting includes Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; VC, JDA and other concerned officers. In the beginning the […]
Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters third day, more people join hunger strike
REASI/JAMMU, Dec 27 (PTI): The shutdown in Katra against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project entered its third day on Friday, with more people sitting on the hunger to demand the release of those detained during earlier demonstrations. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a 72-hour shutdown, which began on Wednesday. It […]
J&K Fire and Emergency services issues safety advisory, asks people to adopt safety measures
Srinagar, Dec 27: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services J&K, has issued a comprehensive winter safety advisory, urging the general public to take necessary precautions to prevent fire incidents amid the ongoing dry weather conditions. The advisory reads the advisory stressed ensuring all heating appliances, stoves, and LPG cooking gas stoves are switched off […]
Slight rise in minimum temperatures in Kashmir; Dry weather expected from Dec 29-31, says MeT
SRINAGAR, Dec 27 (PTI): The minimum temperatures improved slightly at most places in Kashmir as a western disturbance is likely to impact the region on Friday, bringing light snowfall over a few higher reaches, officials said. Under the influence of the western disturbance, light rain is possible over the plains of Jammu and light snow […]
Manmohan Singh’s life will serve as lesson to coming generations: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Dec 27 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his predecessor Manmohan Singh’s death as a big loss to the nation, lauding his rise from a humble background to occupy some of the most important positions in the country. Hailing him as a distinguished parliamentarian, Modi said Singh’s life was a reflection […]
Police attach properties of 3 PoJK based terrorists in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Dec 27 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police attached the properties of three absconding terrorists currently operating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in the Rajouri district, officials said. The attached land, measuring 7 kanals and 15 marlas, belongs to Khadim Hussain of Kandi, Muneer Hussain of Gakhrote, and Mohd Shabir of Panjnara, they […]
Condolences pour in from world leaders on Manmohan Singh’s death
Washington, Dec 27 (PTI) Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the US, Canada and Sri Lanka following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Leaders from neighbouring countries, including Nepal, Maldives and Afghanistan, expressed deep grief over Singh’s passing, highlighting his contributions and warm relations with their nations. Singh, the […]
Manmohan Singh admitted to hospital, condition critical: Sources
NEW DELHI, Dec 26 (PTI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated, sources said. They said the condition of 92-year-old Singh was critical. He was brought to the emergency department of the hospital, they said,