LPG issue: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned again amid opposition protests
NEW DELHI, Mar 13 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Friday amid relentless protests by opposition members over the LPG situation and hike in its price due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. As the House reassembled at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment over the same issue, Opposition members trooped […]
Govt completes NH-44 safety upgrade in J&K; project cost ₹171.25 cr: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Mar 13: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that key safety and commuter facility works have been completed on the strategic NH-44 in Jammu & Kashmir at a total project cost of approximately ₹171.25 crore. The initiatives include blackspot rectification at SIDCO Chowk and the Gole Mela–Sangoor […]
No back-log of contract payments at Treasuries: DGAT
JAMMU, MAR 13: Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries (DGAT) has completely negated the recent media reports regarding delay in contract payments, terming them false and inaccurate. In a statement issued here, the DGAT puts on record that all liability on account of contract payment has been cleared and there is no back- log so far […]
J&K gets over Rs 330 cr more from Centre for flood relief
NEW DELHI, Mar 13 : The Centre has approved an additional financial assistance of over Rs 330 crore for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to undertake relief and restoration measures in the wake of natural calamities that struck last year. The fund was cleared by a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home […]
Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief
New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) As the war in West Asia rages on, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (retd) has said the first takeaway for India is the necessity to build a “very strong air defence” with more weapon systems, radars and other operational capabilities. Interacting with PTI on the sidelines […]
Holiday for Jumat-ul-Vida Preponed To Tomorrow In J&K
Srinagar, Mar 12: The Government on Thursday preponed the holiday on account of Jumat-ul-Vida to March 13 (Friday) instead of the earlier notified date of March 20. According to Government Order, the decision has been taken in partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 and Government Order No. 1895-JK(GAD) of 2025, both issued […]
Local Court in Srinagar issues non bailable warrant against Farooq Abdullah in JKCA scam case
Srinagar, Mar 12 : A Srinagar court on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah after rejecting his plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar, during a hearing on the framing […]
Jumat-ul-Vida to be Observed across J&K tomorrow: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Mar 12: Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said that Jumat-ul-Vida will fall on March 13 this year, as the following Friday may coincide with Eid-ul-Fitr. Meanwhile, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid held a meeting chaired by Mirwaiz Mirwaiz […]
Phased repatriation of Indian students begins from Iran amid war
Srinagar, Mar 12: The first batch of Indian students has left from Iran as repatriation process began in a phased manner amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The students will be repatriated from war-hit Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan borders. According to details available Indian students studying in various Iranian medical universities have […]
Lok Sabha functions under rules; will continue to run with fairness: Birla
NEW DELHI, Mar 12 (PTI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said the House functions strictly under its rules and regulations and will continue to do so, irrespective of whether it is acceptable to any member, and asserted that he would conduct the proceedings with sincerity and fairness. A day after a motion seeking […]