SC again compares CBI to ‘caged parrot’, asks agency to dispel notion
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court’s stinging observation in 2013 that the CBI is a “caged parrot” came back to haunt the agency on Friday when the apex court said it is “imperative” for the probe agency to have a perception of being an “uncaged parrot”. A top court bench headed by Justice […]
Search operation started after brief encounter in Poonch
Jammu, Sep 13 (PTI): A search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch border district following a brief encounter, officials on Friday said. Acting on an information, the security forces undertook an operation in which there was an encounter with the terrorists in Dodi forest area on Thursday night, they said. Following the brief […]
India’s growth outlook reflects underlying strength of macro-fundamentals: RBI Guv
Singapore, Sep 13 (PTI) India’s growth outlook reflects the underlying strength of country’s macro-fundamentals, with domestic drivers — private consumption and investment — playing a major role, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. Moreover, the country’s growth trajectory is supported by an environment of macroeconomic and financial stability, he said in a keynote address […]
Kejriwal should resign as CM, he cannot discharge duties: BJP
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The Delhi BJP on Friday called for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation, saying he cannot discharge the duties of the post as per the bail conditions for his release in the excise policy case. The Supreme Court earlier on the day granted bail to the Delhi chief minister in a […]
Excise policy corruption case: SC grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case linked to the excise policy ‘scam’. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted the relief to Kejriwal on a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh, and two sureties. The top […]
Terror associate held alongwith explosives in Poonch
Jammu, Sep 13: A terror associate affiliated with ‘Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force’ was held along with explosives at Potha bypass area of Poonch district, police said. Police said that yesterday evening a joint naka of police, Army and CRPF was laid at potha bypass. During search the security personnel noticed a person coming from […]
Driver among two killed as truck rolls down into gorge in Doda
Jammu, Sep 13: Two people including driver died when a truck skidded off the road and rolled down into around 300-ft gorge in Doda district on Friday. Official sources said that a truck bearing registration number (JK06-8747) met with an accident near Mahlori on Doda-Kishtwar highway in which the driver and his helper died on […]
Baramulla Set for 2024 Assembly Elections: 7.22 lakh voters to elect their representatives
BARAMULLA, SEP 12: Baramulla district is preparing for elections in the third and final phase of the General Elections for the Legislative Assembly, with more than 7.22 lakh registered voters set to cast their ballots on October 1, 2024. Baramulla district comprises of seven Assembly Constituencies of Sopore, Rafiabad, Uri, Baramulla, Wagoora-Kreeri, Gulmarg and Pattan […]
CISF personnel killed, four others injured in road mishap at Reasi
Jammu, Sep 12: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel was killed, while as four others were injured in a bus accident in Reasi district on Thursday, officials said. They said that a bus carrying CISF personnel was coming from Dera Baba to Shringi Chasana when it met with an accident. One CISF personnel was […]
CS directs to expedite saturation of 4G network in JK
SRINAGAR, SEP 12: Flagging the slow pace of progress over saturation of 4G connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday directed the officers to work in a coordinated manner to expedite the pace of work on the project for its timely completion. He passed these directions during a review meeting at Civil […]