PM Modi arrives in Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits to further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings. Modi is visiting Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. Laos is the current chair of the ASEAN.
Chief Secretary flags off Kashmir to Kanyakumari Cycle Race edition
Srinagar, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary Atal Duloo Thursday flagged off second edition of Cycle race comprising scores of participants from across the country besides some international cyclists as well. Talking to reporters, CS Duloo said that today second edition of Cycle race from Srinagar to Kanyakumari. “There are scores of cyclists participating […]
Will fight for restoration of Article 370: NC
Srinagar, Oct 10: The National Conference on Thursday said that the party will stick to its promises, stating that it will fight for the restoration of Article 370 and the rights of people that were snatched on August 5, 2019. Speaking to reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said that the […]
Suspicious object found on Handwara-Baramulla road, traffic halted
Handwara, Oct 10: A suspicious object was detected by joint forces in Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the security forces detected the suspicious object on Baramulla-Handwara road near Thorkerpora. He said that a bomb disposal squad has been rushed to spot and […]
Industrialist Ratan Tata passes away at 86
MUMBAI, Oct 10 (PTI): Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night, a top police official told PTI. The chairman emeritus of the Tata group was 86. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a statement, confirmed the death of Tata, and described him as his “friend, mentor and guide”. For […]
Congress an irresponsible party, factory to spread hatred: PM Modi
MUMBAI, Oct 9 (PTI): A day after Congress’ defeat in the Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to “spread hatred” which wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another. The BJP has won the Haryana assembly elections and it shows the […]
Resolution demanding restoration of J-K statehood will be passed in first cabinet meet: Omar
Srinagar, Oct 9 (PTI) National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the NC-Congress government will pass a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood in its first cabinet meeting. “After the formation of the government, I hope in the first cabinet meeting, the cabinet will pass a resolution impressing upon the […]
PM Modi launches development projects of over Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra
Nagpur, Oct 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of various development projects of more than Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra. He laid the foundation stones of the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal Building at the Shirdi Airport in the […]
Foolish to seek Article 370 restoration from BJP: Omar
Srinagar, Oct 9 (PTI) National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday said hoping for the restoration of Article 370 from the very people who snatched it would be “foolish,” but his party would keep the issue alive and continue to raise it. “Our political stand will not change. We have never said that we will […]
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha congratulates newly elected J&K assembly members
Srinagar, Oct 9: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday congratulated newly elected members to legislative assembly, stating that the peaceful electoral process and participation of millions of voters is testimony to vibrant democracy and people’s faith in democratic values of the country. In a post on X, LG Sinha said that J&K […]