Challenge to arbitral awards before courts would frustrate very purpose of Act: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said if courts are allowed to step in at every stage and arbitral awards are subjected to a challenge before them, it would frustrate and defeat the very purpose of the law on arbitration. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal said the Arbitration and […]
India plans to send its astronauts to Moon by 2040: Ex ISRO chief
Ahmedabad: India plans to land its astronauts on the Moon by 2040, former ISRO chief A S Kiran Kumar said here on Wednesday. Kumar, who is currently the chairman of the management council of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), was speaking at the inauguration of the 5th Astronomical Society of India (ASI) Symposium. “Between now […]
631 vehicles seized in action against illegal mining in Jammu last year
Jammu: Police have seized 631 vehicles involved in illegal mining and imposed fines amounting nearly Rs 1 crore last year, officials said on Wednesday. “Jammu Police will continue its zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining and take stringent action against violators without exception,” Jammu SSP Joginder Singh said. Illegal mining, he said, leads to environmental degradation, […]
BJP, protest groups welcome recognition withdrawal of medical college
Jammu/Srinagar: The NMC’s decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up an MBBS course in a Jammu college over its non-compliance of “minimum standards” has evoked mixed reactions, with the BJP and protest groups welcoming the move. The Sangharsh Samiti, a recently formed conglomerate of right-wing organisations backed by the BJP, has been spearheading an […]
PRAGATI platform fast-tracks AIIMS project in Jammu
Bibinagar and Guwahati too included in the list New Delhi: The setting up of new AIIMS across the country has received a boost due to the PRAGATI platform initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to the fast-tracking of works and clearance of hurdles in building such institutes in Bibinagar, Guwahati and Jammu. The success […]
Four-tier integrated roadmap to transform skilling ecosystem finalised
Objective is to enable every individual in the UT to secure gainful livelihood: CS Jammu: A comprehensive, four-track integrated roadmap to transform the skilling ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir and make its population future-ready for emerging employment opportunities has been finalised, officials said. The five-year roadmap, starting from the school foundation level, was presented by […]
J&K wins first BCCI title as U-16 team lifts Vijay Merchant Trophy
Surat: The Jammu and Kashmir Under-16 team clinched the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group title, the Union Territory’s first-ever BCCI crown, after defeating Mizoram by an innings and 182 runs on the third day of the final here on Tuesday. J&K won the four-day match with one day to spare. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah […]
CPI(M) protests US military operation in Venezuela
Jammu: CPI(M) activists on Tuesday held a protest here to condemn the US military operation in Venezuela with senior party leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami appealing to the Centre to review its statement and convey a “strong message” against this “open aggression”. Chanting slogans and carrying placards to denounce the action of the […]
Honouring veterans: Dhruva motorcycle rally flagged off from Nagrota military station
Jammu: As part of the nationwide commemoration of the 10th Veterans’ Day, the Dhruva motorcycle rally was flagged off from the war memorial at Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu, following a solemn wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday, a defence spokesperson said. The ceremony paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the […]
2nd Khelo India Beach Games : Committed to empower youth through the power of sports: LG Sinha
Says India’s youth are redefining sports excellence and scripting a new history from playgrounds to podiums JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration is committed to empower youth through the power of sports. “From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India’s youth are redefining sports excellence and scripting a new history from playgrounds to […]