PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. He said on X, “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people […]
Night temperature drop in J&K amid forecast for more snow
Srinagar, Jan 30: The night temperature recorded a drop but stayed above normal on Tuesday, marking the start of 20-day-long period ‘Chillai-Khurd’. A meteorological department official here said that in the last 24 hours till 0830, Gulmarg received 3.5cms of snow while Kupwara received 3.3mm of rain. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low […]
Centre allows woman employees to nominate son, daughter for family pension
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, […]
Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Innovation Tower at University of Jammu
JAMMU, JAN 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for the Innovation Tower at University of Jammu. The facility will be completed in two phases under the Capex budget of 2023-24. He said the cutting-edge facility will serve as a Central Hub for transformational Innovation, Incubation, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Union […]
Bandipora–Gurez Road closed till further orders: Officials
Srinagar, Jan 29: The District administration Bandipora on Monday ordered for closure of the road leading towards Gurez. “In view of recent snowfall and as recommended by Officer Commanding 56 RCC (GREF) C/O 56 APO vide letter number: 2048/SSC/BG/17/E2, dated 29.01.2024, Bandipora-Gurez road, shall remain closed for all types of vehicular movement, with immediate effect, […]
CBI raids 8 places at Delhi, JK in Kiru Hydro Power Project scam
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) conducted raids at eight locations in New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the irregularities in the Kiru hydroelectric power project. According to officials, “CBI conducts raids at around eight locations, seven in Delhi and one in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, based […]
Private educational institutions must ensure education to all: Lt Guv
Jammu, Jan 29 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday voiced for transformation of the education sector and said the private educational institutions must adopt some measures to ensure that education is accessible to all particularly the marginalised sections of the society. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instilled new confidence in the […]
Government orders transfers and postings in civil secretariat
Srinagar, Jan 29: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday ordered transfers and postings in the ‘interest of administration with immediate effect’. According to an order Sunil Kumar Sharma, Private Secretary, is transferred from the Department of Public Grievances and posted in the Tribal Affairs Department to work in the personal section of the […]
Parl panel examining bill on marriage age of women gets another extension
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) A parliamentary committee examining a bill seeking to raise the age of marriage of women from the present 18 years to 21 has been given another extension to table its report. The Budget session of Parliament beginning January 31 is the last session of the present Lok Sabha before parliamentary […]
Police attaches residential property of terror associate in Budgam
Srinagar, Jan 29: Police on Monday said that it attached the residential house of a militant associate in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Police said that today, it attached the residential house of a terrorist associate namely Mohammad Ramzan Mir S/O Ab. Salam Mir R/O Rudbugh Magam who is an OGW of the proscribed militant outfit […]
