India-EU FTA being termed ‘game-changer’: PM Modi
Says deal will open countless opportunities for youth New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the “historic” FTA agreed upon between India and the EU a day ago will accelerate the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign, strengthen the resolve of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ and open countless opportunities for lakhs of […]
States not complying with our directions on stray dogs: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged concern over state governments not complying with its directions to enhance their stray dog sterilisation capacity, saying, “They are all building castles in the air.” A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria, which commenced hearing states’ submissions on compliance of its earlier […]
Avalanche warning issued for vulnerable areas in Ganderbal
Srinagar: A high-level avalanche warning has been issued for several vulnerable areas of Ganderbal district, including the Sonamarg tourist resort, officials said on Wednesday. The advisory comes in the wake of a recent avalanche that struck near the New Truck Yard in Sonamarg at around 10.15 pm on Tuesday. While no loss of life or […]
Army comes to rescue of ailing woman in snow-clad village
Jammu: Army troops successfully provided emergency medical assistance to a 24-year-old woman suffering from post-labour issues in a remote, snow-bound village in Udhampur district, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. Due to heavy snowfall in Didi Beggar, all roads leading to the nearest hospital, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Primary Health Centre in Latti, were blocked, preventing […]
Rusted mortar shell destroyed in Poonch
Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was recovered from a village near the Line of Control (LoC) and was diffused in a controlled explosion in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The mortar shell from Pakistan had landed in the village during operation Sindoor in May last year, they said. Some villagers noticed the shell and […]
Security forces recover arms, ammunition from forest area near LoC in Kupwara
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday recovered arms and ammunition dumped by terrorists in a forest area near the Line of Control in Kupwara district, officials said. The recoveries, which included four pistols, seven magazines, three AK magazines and 308 AK-47 rounds, were made during a search operation in the Rati Tari forest area of Karnah […]
Landslide buries dozens of livestock in Kishtwar
Jammu: Dozens of livestock, including sheep and goats, were killed in a landslide in Kishtwar on Wednesday, officials said. The landslide struck near the Hasti bridge when a group of shepherds were crossing the area along with their livestock, the officials said. They said several animals were buried under the debris, but the accompanying shepherds […]
CM holds pre-budget consultations with stakeholders, MLA’s
Says, interaction with stakeholders will help in shaping govt’s priorities for Budget JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired an extensive consultation meeting in Jammu with representatives from a wide spectrum of sectors including industry & trade, tourism, hotel & hospitality, education, youth affairs and agriculture. The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, […]