CM extends greetings on Urs of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (RA)
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs of revered saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (RA), popularly known as Ameer-e-Kabeer. In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the immense spiritual, cultural and social contributions of Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer (RA), whose teachings of peace, compassion, […]
Heat Wave : Despite small drop in temperatures, unforgiving heat continues
New Delhi: Several states in north and central India saw a slight dip in temperatures but that offered little respite with the mercury remaining over 40 degrees in many places, while flash floods wreaked havoc in parts of the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. Several parts of Himachal Pradesh experienced relief from scorching heat as […]
Lt Guv unveils poster of short film on drug abuse
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of “Ek Galat Kadam”, an awareness short film on drug abuse, at Lok Bhavan, an official spokesman said. The short film features Mahira Tandon, the Youth Ambassador of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the entire team. […]
CS reviews comprehensive traffic decongestion plan for Jammu, Srinagar Cities
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management System to review the implementation of a comprehensive action plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The meeting was attended by senior administrative and police officers, including […]
NCERT book row : SC modifies earlier order concerning 3 academicians, says remarks not on individuals
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday modified its March 11 order that had directed the Centre, states and others to disassociate from three academicians following a row over an NCERT book chapter containing “offending” contents on corruption in the judiciary. The apex court, which considered the explanation given by the three academicians, left it […]
Ebola outbreak: Union Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillance
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step up surveillance, hospital preparedness and screening of international travellers following the WHO’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). In a letter to chief secretaries […]
Warning we can’t afford to ignore
Mainland India is presently grappling with severe heat wave conditions. Several states have been witnessing unbearable heat for the past many days and the weatherman has been asking them to be prepared to witness more harsh days ahead. The situation this time around is proving to be more severe as the night temperature has been […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Ban Online Alcohol Sales The predatory push by various state governments to institutionalise online liquor delivery via e commerce platforms is a catastrophic nationwide blunder that trades public health for sheer revenue greed. With over 160 million citizens across India already battling severe alcohol dependence weaponizing convenience will fuel an uncontrollable social crisis. […]
PM’s Visit to the Netherlands: Advancing Energy, Technology and Strategic Cooperation
PIB Backgrounder Following PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands earlier in May, the bilateral relationship between the two countries have improved greatly. “Strategic Partnership”, the new agreement, signed by PM Rob Jetten and Modi is expected to move beyond trade, turning it into a long-term plan focusing on technology, clean energy, and secure supply […]