PM Modi to inaugurate Commonwealth speakers’ conference
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which is expected to witness participation from 42 of the 56 member nations. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday that the participation will be the highest ever in the history of […]
Complete disclosure in applications for govt job basic requirement rooted in fairness: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said proper and complete disclosure in applications for government employment was not a simple procedural formality, but a basic requirement rooted in fairness, integrity and public trust. The observations came from a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh, which allowed an appeal filed by the […]
India has moved from tech adoption to leadership in last decade: Jitendra Singh
Ahmedabad: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said India has graduated from technology adoption to technology leadership, with deep-tech-driven growth in the last decade. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) Ventures Summit, the Union minister of state for science and technology lauded India’s startup ecosystem, noting that it was the third largest […]
Congress holds dharna on MGNREGA issue in Jammu
Jammu: The Congress held a sit-in dharna in Jammu under the banners of ‘MGNREGA Bachao’ and ‘Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq’, asserting that it will not allow any dilution of the rural employment scheme or compromise the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest, organised as per the directions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) […]
Jawan killed as fire breaks out in BSF camp building in Bandipora
Srinagar: A BSF jawan died in a fire that broke out in a building inside a camp of the border guarding force in Bandipora district of north Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The deceased jawan was identified as Constable Ramesh Kumar, who was working as a washerman, they said. According to the officials, the fire […]
Modi raises investment pitch, ‘Amid great global uncertainty, unprecedented certainty in India’
Rajkot, Jan 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is currently witnessing an era of unprecedented certainty and political stability, a time when the world is experiencing great uncertainty, and appealed to investors to take advantage of various opportunities in the country. “Amidst great global uncertainty, we are witnessing an era of […]
Design curriculum that inspires innovation, cutting-edge research: LG to Rajouri varsity
Jammu, Jan 11 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University in Rajouri to design a curriculum that foster innovation and promote cutting-edge research with a focus on nation-building. Chairing the ninth meeting of the executive council of the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches 2026 calendar celebrating Kashmir’s handicraft heritage
Srinagar, Jan 11 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s Calendar for 2026, a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. The calendar beautifully encapsulates the essence of the valley’s artistic heritage, highlighting the skill, dedication and commitment of the region’s artisans, an official spokesperson said. “This […]
CM Omar Abdullah lauds JK athletes on Khelo India Beach Games success
Srinagar, Jan 11 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hailed athletes from Jammu and Kashmir for emerging as the overall men’s champions in Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games. The six-day Khelo India Beach Games, held at the iconic Blue Flag-certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu, concluded on Saturday. “Chief Minister hailed the […]