NC pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary
Srinagar, Dec 5: National Conference leaders on Wednesday paid tributes to its founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and other senior leaders visited the Qaid Mazar in Hazratbal where they offered Fateha Khawani. All party leaders, functionaries, and workers gathered to pay homage […]
Lok Sabha adjourns till 2 pm amid uproar over various issues
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday following certain remarks made by BJP member Nishikant Dubey and opposition uproar over the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. As soon as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took up the Zero Hour at noon, opposition members were on their feet […]
Army soldiers open fire after observing suspicious movement near LoC in Poonch
JAMMU, Dec 5 (PTI): An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a […]
Govt official suspended in Kathua
Jammu, Dec 5 (PTI) A government official was suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua for his alleged failure to stop illegal mining, as Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected various offices in the district and warned stern action against underperforming officials. District Mineral Officer, Kathua, Naveen Kumar was placed under suspension, pending an inquiry into […]
At minus 2.1 degree Celsius, Sgr records season’s coldest night again
Srinagar, Dec 5: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded the season’s lowest temperature again at minus 2.1 degree Celsius while Shopian in South Kashmir, was the coldest place at minus 5.5 degree Celsius. The Meteorological department has shared the details of minimum temperature, revealing that Srinagar has recorded a low of […]
Armyman on leave shot at by terrorists in Tral, suffers injuries
Srinagar, Dec 4: Terrorists on Wednesday evening fired upon an army man in Tral area of south Kashmir leaving him injured. The army man was on leave and was at his home. A police official said that terrorists this evening fired upon the army soldier who was on leave and had come home. He received […]
CM stresses on implementing transparent curtailment, minimizing distress cuts in power supply
JAMMU, DEC 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) at the Civil Secretariat today. The meeting focused on addressing power supply challenges, curtailment schedules, revenue realization, and strategies for improving the efficiency of the power sector during the peak winter season. In his remarks, the Chief […]
Forest guard falls to death from hillock in Ramban
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Dec 4 (PTI): A 54-year-old forest guard died after falling from a hillock in Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. Abdul Gaffar Sohil, a resident of Tabeela village in Banihal, was on duty when he accidentally slipped into a deep gorge near Nachlana late on Tuesday night, they said. Sohil […]
Fadnavis elected leader of Maharashtra BJP legislature party; set to become CM
Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) Devendra Fadnavis was unanimously elected as the Maharashtra BJP legislature party leader at its meeting here on Wednesday, paving the way for his appointment as the chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in Mumbai on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis’ name was finalised for […]
Rahul Gandhi stopped at Ghazipur border on way to Sambhal
Ghaziabad (UP), Dec 4 (PTI) With prohibitory orders in place in Sambhal, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was stopped at the Ghazipur border here on Wednesday on his way to the district, a senior police officer said. Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior Congress leaders reached the Ghazipur border in the […]