ECI orders revision of electoral rolls in J&K, three poll-bound states
Srinagar, Jun 21: Ahead of Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir, the Election Commission of India has ordered special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Union Territory. The poll-body has ordered the special summary revision in Jammu & Kashmir UT and three states where polls are scheduled to be held this year. “… It […]
World sees yoga as powerful agent for global good: PM Modi
SRINAGAR, June 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past. Addressing a gathering at the 10th International Yoga Day event at the SKICC here, the prime minister said […]
Delhi court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) In a huge relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a court here on Thursday granted him bail in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Niyay Bindu also declined the Enforcement Directorate’s prayer to keep in abeyance the bail order for 48 hours to […]
RBI actions on unsecured loans to avert bigger problems: Governor
MUMBAI, June 20 (PTI): The Reserve Bank’s endeavour is to smell a crisis early and act on it, Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday, stating that not taking any action on unsecured lending front would have created “bigger problems”. The November 2023 action to curb growth in the riskier unsecured lending has had the desired […]
Preparations for assembly polls has begun in JK: PM Modi
SRINAGAR, June 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said preparations for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun and the Union territory will get back its statehood too. Addressing an event after laying foundation stone and inaugurating 84 developmental projects worth Rs 1,500 crore in Srinagar, Modi also said the central […]
India fossil fuel consumption up 8 pc in 2023
DUBAI, June 20 (PTI): Fossil fuel consumption in India rose 8 per cent in 2023, accounting for almost all demand growth, while its share of overall consumption stood at 89 per cent, according to a report. According to an Energy Institute (EI) report, for the first time, more coal was used in India than Europe […]
Director Colleges issues clarification on false allegations regarding Yoga Day celebrations
SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: In response to the misinformation circulating on the social media regarding Yoga Day celebrations, where it was alleged that employees were forced to participate in the event, female employees were made to change their clothes and even pregnant women were forced to take part in celebrations. The Director Colleges J&K has rebutted […]
Health ministry writes to states to observe yoga day at all Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) The Union Health Ministry has urged states to observe the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 at all operational Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) by organising mass demonstrations. It also suggested them to invite prominent public figures as yoga ambassadors to motivate the participants. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are envisaged […]
Baramulla encounter: Slain terrorists associated with LeT
Srinagar, Jun 20 (PTI) The Army on Thursday said the two terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir were Pakistani and associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). “The killed terrorists have been identified as Usman and Umar, both of Pakistan origin and associated with LeT,” Commander 5 Sector Rashtriya […]
MeT predicts light rain in Kashmir, predicts gusty winds in some areas
Srinagar, June 20: The weatherman here on Thursday forecast possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds at many places of Kashmir Valley and few places of Jammu region till June 21. From June 22-23, a meteorological department official here said that there is possibility of light rain and thunder at “isolated” places. He said […]