Have taken bullets for India, ready to face them again: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that his party has faced bullets for India and is prepared to do so again if necessary, dismissing the BJP’s claim that the NC seeks to revive stone-pelting and terrorism in the region. The former chief minister rejected calls for a fresh bifurcation of Jammu and […]
Mercury dips at most places in Kashmir as MeT predicts snowfall
Srinagar: The minimum temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley braces up for spells of rain and snow ahead this week, including the possibility of the first snowfall in the plains this winter, officials said on Tuesday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius on Monday night, down from the […]
Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP’s 12th president
PM Modi says ‘You are my boss’ New Delhi: Nitin Nabin on Tuesday took over as the BJP’s 12th national president, succeeding J P Nadda and beginning a new chapter for the party as it seeks to tighten its grip on the country’s politics and further expand its influence in uncharted territories with a […]
MPs to mark attendance in Parliament at their respective seats: LS Speaker
Lucknow: The Lok Sabha is set to introduce a new attendance system for its members from the upcoming Budget session of Parliament that will require them to punch in their presence at the seat allotted to them instead of doing so in the lobby. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of the 86th All India […]
Railways announce stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat II
New Delhi: Passengers of Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat II trains will not receive any refund if they cancel their confirmed tickets less than eight hours before the scheduled departure. According to a notification dated January 16 issued by the Railway Ministry, the cancellation charge for these trains will be 25 per cent […]
LG Ladakh declares open 6th Khelo India Winter Games in Leh
Leh: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday declared open the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 at the state-of-the-art NDS ice hockey stadium here, marking another milestone in Ladakh’s journey as India’s emerging hub for winter sports. The Games are being held over seven days and will conclude on January 26, coinciding […]
MP resident arrested for brutally murdering friend to usurp money in Samba
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his friend in Samba district with the intent of grabbing his compensation money, an official said on Tuesday. The mutilated body of Jeevan Ahirwar, a resident of Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, was recovered in Bari […]
Private investment in healthcare infrastructure cornerstone of national progress: Lt Guv
Says healthcare is the bedrock for building stable, vibrant and prosperous society SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that private investment in healthcare infrastructure is the cornerstone of sustainable national progress and lifeline for the society. Laying the foundation stone of a private Health Care Hospital in Srinagar, Sinha said that healthcare […]