India-Bangladesh relations: The growing Mistrust
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh India-Bangladesh relations hold special significance in South Asian diplomacy. India’s political, military, and humanitarian support at the time of Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 laid a strong foundation for friendship and trust between the two countries. Over the past five decades, significant progress has been made in many areas, including trade, security, energy, […]
Ensure impregnable security during Amarnath Yatra, Shah tells security agencies
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said a multi-layered, impregnable security grid should be established by CAPFs, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and all security agencies along the Amarnath Yatra route and at tourist places to ensure a peaceful pilgrimage. Chairing a meeting on the preparedness for the Yatra starting on July […]
Congress sets up enquiry panel to look into ‘indiscipline, anti-party activities’ in J&K unit
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday set up a three-member enquiry panel to look into the reported “indiscipline and anti-party activities” in its Jammu and Kashmir unit. The committee will look into acts of indiscipline by some people in the party who have voiced opposition to Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hamid Karra and […]
El Nino conditions currently present over equatorial Pacific Ocean: IMD
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Friday declared the onset of El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. It also said these conditions are expected to strengthen further during the southwest monsoon season. “The atmosphere has responded to the warming sea surface temperatures, and the coupled ocean-atmosphere system now exhibits characteristics consistent with […]
Anyone trying to distort NEET retest to face full might and weight of law: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Friday warned that the full might and weight of law will fall on anyone who tries to distort, disrupt, or tamper with the integrity of the NEET re-exam scheduled to be held on June 21. This was conveyed by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan at a meeting where he reviewed […]
Govt bars bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumps
New Delhi: The government has restricted industrial, commercial and institutional users from buying petrol and diesel from petrol pumps and instead asked them to source their requirements from bulk sale points, according to an official order. The restrictions, which will be in place for up to 90 days, follows abnormal demand growth, particularly that of […]
Udhampur airport to be operational in coming months, terminal tender floated: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced on Friday that the proposed civil airport at Udhampur is expected to become operational in the coming months, with a tender for the construction of the airport terminal being floated nearly three weeks ago. Addressing a special public outreach campaign and public welfare camp at Udhampur, Singh said […]
PM’s visit to France : New Delhi, Paris set to discuss boosting cooperation in undersea domain
New Delhi: As New Delhi looks at bolstering its military might including underwater combat capability against the backdrop of increasing contestation in key maritime zones, India and France are poised to deepen overall defence ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European country beginning Saturday. France has emerged as a key supplier of […]
Paradise Packed : Kashmir Sees Massive Tourist Surge, Hotels & Houseboats Overflow
Dal Lake to Gulmarg bustling with visitors as Valley witnesses booming summer tourism Tour operators hail record bookings; tourists spellbound by Kashmir’s beauty and hospitality Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing a massive tourist rush this summer, with hotels, houseboats and resorts across the Valley overflowing with visitors, bringing renewed energy and optimism to the tourism […]
Lt Guv, CM grieved over demise of young govt officer
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed grief over the untimely passing of Mohammad Younis Mir, an officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS). In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Mohammad Younis Mir. He was a […]