‘Shot in the arm’: NDA now 18 members short of two-thirds majority in RS
New Delhi: The NDA Friday got a boost after seven AAP MPs switched sides but the ruling alliance is still 18 members short of a two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha and the BJP 10 MPs short of a simple majority of its own in the Upper House. The NDA now has the support of 145 […]
Lt Guv chairs J&K Higher Education Council meeting
Directs for effective, on-ground implementation of ‘Design Your Degree’ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high-level meeting of Jammu Kashmir Higher Education Council, at Lok Bhavan. The Council, under the leadership of the Lieutenant Governor, deliberated on comprehensive strategies aimed at driving the holistic transformation of the education sector across the Union […]
Youth must be equal partners in building Viksit Bharat 2047: Mansukh Mandaviya
Srinagar: Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said youth must be equal partners and not just beneficiaries in building Viksit Bharat 2047. The minister was speaking at the three-day Chintan Shivir of ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports from states and Union Territories (UTs) that commenced at the SKICC here. The Shivir is being led […]
RBI cancels banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank
Mumbai: The RBI on Friday announced the cancellation of banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank for non-compliance with norms, saying the affairs of the bank were conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of its depositors. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will make an application for winding up of the bank before […]
100 day war against drugs
Srinagar Police Deploy Dog Squad in Intensified Anti-Drug Drive Canine units stationed across key checkpoints as police step up crackdown on narcotics networks Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: At a busy checkpoint in Srinagar, a trained sniffer dog pauses beside a vehicle, circles briefly, and then signals its handler. Within seconds, police personnel move in, turning […]
Country that values workers’ Dignity is Unstoppable: Mandaviya
Inaugurates ESIC Hospital in Budgam Says India to be top-10 sporting nation by 2036, top-5 by 2047 Press Trust of India BUDGAM: Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said a country that values the dignity of its workers is unstoppable on the path of progress, asserting that their welfare must therefore remain at the centre […]
They need love and respect
Though a harsh reality but most of us do not admit it openly or do not wish to make it public either. The issue which we are discussing is about the elder population as most of them feel ignored by families during this fast age. The most of the elders around us feel that times […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Regulate fake paneer fraud Analogue paneer is essentially a lookalike food designed to save money at the expense of good health. While real paneer is made strictly from milk this fake version is a processed blend of cheap vegetable fats, palm oil, starches and stabilizers. It is engineered to mimic the soft texture […]
Earth Day 2026: Collective action in focus as environmental challenges intensify
Mohammad Hanief The observance of Earth Day this year witnessed widespread participation, reflecting a growing global awareness of environmental issues. From large-scale marches in cities to grassroots campaigns in smaller towns and rural communities, the day brought together governments, institutions, and citizens in a collective expression of concern. In India, schools, universities, and civil society […]