Added on July 29, 2021  Press Trust of India

Two illegally built structures demolished in Jammu

Jammu: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Wednesday demolished two illegally constructed structures here, an official said, urging local residents not to raise any constructions in violation of the building permissions. A demolition drive was carried out at Sainik Colony during which a construction being raised illegally was dismantled by the enforcement wing of the […]

 Added on July 29, 2021  Press Trust of India

Militants lob grenade towards police team in Rafiabad, no loss reported

Srinagar: Suspected militants hurled a grenade towards a police team in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir Wednesday, but it exploded without causing any damage, officials said. “Militants lobbed a grenade on a police patrol party at Drusoo in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district at around 5.00 pm,” they said. They said the grenade landed […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Democracy has capacity to reconcile differences: Prez Kovind

Democracy has capacity to reconcile differences: Prez Kovind

Srinagar: President Ram Nath Kovind asserted on Tuesday that democracy has the capacity to reconcile all differences and bring out the best of the citizens’ potential, saying Kashmir is “happily” realising this vision. “Democracy, I firmly believe, has within it the capacity to reconcile all differences and also the capacity to bring out the best […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Prez interacts with soldiers, lauds their courage

Srinagar: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday interacted with soldiers at the headquarters of the army’s 15 Corps here and lauded them for fighting terrorism and maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He also appreciated the high morale of the troops and their exceptional courage and professionalism. “President Kovind visited HQ of 15 Corps in […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Pegasus row: Lok Sabha witnesses repeated adjournments

New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a series of brief adjournments amid uproar created by opposition members over various issues, including the Pegasus spying controversy and the three contentious agri laws. While no legislative business could be transacted, the House for the first time in the Monsoon session took up “matters of urgent public […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Expose opposition parties: PM to BJP members

Mamata for all-party meet

New Delhi: With Parliament proceedings stalled for the sixth day over the Pegasus spying row and farmers’ issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to have asked BJP MPs on Tuesday to expose the opposition parties as the government is ready for discussions on all issues but they are not letting the two Houses to […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Reopening of economies: IMF forecasts 6 percent global growth this year

Washington: The International Monetary Fund is sharply upgrading its economic outlook this year for the world’s wealthy countries, especially the United States, as COVID-19 vaccinations help sustain solid rebounds from the pandemic recession. But the 190-country lending agency has downgraded its forecast for poorer countries, most of which are struggling to vaccinate. Overall, the IMF […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Ensure continuation of education of children orphaned during pandemic: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday directed all states to ensure that children who have become orphans or lost a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic since March last year are permitted to continue in the same school, be it private or government, at least for the current academic year. The apex court, while hearing a […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Mending relations: Pak, Saudi agree to work together

Mending relations: Pak, Saudi agree to work together

Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed to work together to ensure stability in both the regions, as they decided to further improve their economic ties and expand cooperation in new areas to boost their fraternal relationship. The understanding was reached at a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his visiting Saudi […]

 Added on July 28, 2021  Press Trust of India

Govt’s spending on advertisements or media record steep decline

New Delhi: The government’s expenditure on advertisements in print, electronic and digital media has declined over the past three years, the Rajya Sabha has been informed. The government’s total expenditure towards advertisements in print media came down to Rs 197.49 crore in 2020-21 from Rs 295.05 crore in 2019-20 and Rs 429.55 crore in 2018-19, […]

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