BJP has ‘struck a deal’ with regional parties, independents to form JK govt: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, Sep 7 (PTI): National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the BJP has “struck a deal” with some regional parties and some independent candidates to be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was “silent” about Apni […]
All states, UTs achieve over 50 pc tap water coverage in rural households: Official data
NEW DELHI, Sep 7 (PTI): All states and Union territories have more than 50 per cent coverage of tap water connections in rural households, according to official data. Under the Har Ghar Jal scheme, all rural households will be provided with tap water connections by the year-end. As of now, all states and Union territories […]
NIA summons former MLA Aijaz Mir on Sep 11
Srinagar, Sep 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned former MLA Watchi Aijaz Ahmad Mir to appear before NIA court in Jammu on 11 September as a witness in Aadil Bashir Sheikh case. “The NIA vs Aadil Bashir Sheikh and others case is fixed for prosecution evidence of Special Judge, NIA J&K at Jammu […]
No question of talks with Pakistan until peace returns to JK permanently: Amit Shah
Jammu, Sep 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said that there can be no talks with the Pakistan until peace becomes a permanent feature in Jammu and Kashmir and that Statehood will be restored at an appropriate time after Assembly polls. “National Conference has advocated talks with Pakistan in its manifesto. Let me make […]
297 officers commissioned into Indian Army
CHENNAI, Sep 7 (PTI): As many as 258 officer cadets and 39 women officer cadets were commissioned into various arms and services of the Indian Army at an impressive ceremony at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, on Saturday. The ‘Passing Out Parade,’ held at the Parameshwaran Drill Square of the institute, was reviewed by the […]
Govt notifies uniform marketing code for medical devices sector
NEW DELHI, Sep 7 (PTI): The government has notified a uniform code for marketing practices for the medical device industry in order to curb unethical practices. In a notification, Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has asked the medical devices association to prohibit organising workshops abroad for healthcare professionals, offering them hotel stays or monetary grants. “All […]
Nine FIRs lodged, five govt employees suspended for poll code violations in JK
JAMMU, Sep 7 (PTI): The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has said nine FIRs were lodged and five government employees suspended for violations of the Model Code of Conduct in Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-three warnings were issued and inquiries were underway in 48 cases of poll code violations, the Office of the Chief Electoral […]
Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty, 2 astronauts left behind in space
New Mexico, Sep 7 (AP) Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. Six hours after departing the International Space Station, Starliner parachuted into New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range, descending on […]
JK Polls: CEO reviews Election preparedness in Kishtwar district
KISHTWAR, SEP 6: With an aim to ensure the free, fair, transparent and smooth conduct of Assembly Elections in the district, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole today visited Kishtwar, where he chaired a meeting with Nodal officers at Mini Secretariat to review overall Election preparedness for 48-Inderwal, 49-Kishtwar and 50-Paddar-Nagseni Assembly Constituencies of […]
Will issue white paper on 40,000 killings in J&K; Article 370 gone forever: Amit Shah
Jammu, Sep 6: Lashing out at the National Conference for promising restoration of Article 370 in its manifesto, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said that the Article 370 has been buried forever and BJP won’t allow the efforts aimed at its restoration. He also said that BJP will also release a “White Paper” on […]