NGT directs J&KPCC to provide details of action taken against pollution of wetlands
New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board to provide details regarding the action it has taken against those polluting and destroying the wetlands and waterbodies in the union territory. The tribunal also sought several details from the UT’s forest, ecology and environment department, including […]
Sensex breaches historic 84,000-mark for first time ever, Nifty hits fresh all-time high level
Mumbai, Sep 20 (PTI) The BSE benchmark Sensex breached the historic 84,000-mark for first time ever on Friday morning and the Nifty also hit its new record high level, tracking a rally in global markets, after the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate after more than four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped […]
NC-Congress following Pak roadmap in J&K: PM Modi in Katra
Jammu (Katra): Prime Minister Narendera Modi Wednesday said remarks of Pakistan’s defence minister Khawja Asif’s assertions suggest the National Conference and Congress were following Pakistan’s agenda in J&K. He, however, said no power on earth can bring Article 370 and Article 35 A back as long as BJP is in power. “Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja […]
Kathua terror attack: SDM launches magisterial probe, calls for statements from public
JAMMU, Sep 19 (PTI): A magisterial probe has been launched into the terror attack in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, where two terrorists were killed and a constable lost his life and sought statements and evidence from the public. On June 12 and 13, two terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed in a […]
BJP targeting three families to hide its failures: Omar
Srinagar, Sep 19: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that BJP has been targeting three families including Abdullahs in a bid to hide its failures. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Omar Abdullah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Srinagar might have targeted the three families as there is nothing with them […]
Youth in JK becoming empowered under Modi government: PM in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have found confidence in democracy again and are feeling that their vote can bring change, which is the first step towards their empowerment. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP candidates at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium here, Modi […]
Modi Promises Statehood for J&K, asks people to vote for BJP
Srinagar, Sep 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned address at SK Stadium in Srinagar, celebrating what he termed “the new Kashmir” and underscoring the region’s strides towards peace and development. Addressing a diverse crowd of youth, elderly, and women, Modi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized his commitment to the region’s […]
61 percent voter turnout in first phase in J-K; CEO says polling peaceful
Jammu, Sep 19 (PTI) A voter turnout of more than 61 percent was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls covering 24 segments across seven districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The final polling percentage can go up as data from some stations are yet to be compiled, and […]
Delhi CM-designate Atishi, her cabinet to take oath on Sep 21: AAP
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi and her cabinet will take the oath of office on September 21, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Thursday. The ruling party had initially decided that only Atishi would be sworn in, however, it was later determined that her council of ministers would also take […]
PM Modi urges people to bid for mementoes given to him
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to bid for the mementoes he has received and which are now being auctioned, noting that their proceeds will be used for the ‘Namami Gange’ initiative. He said on X, “Every year, I auction the various mementoes I receive during the public […]