Shahpur Kandi Project will transform border districts of J&K, Punjab: Jitendra Singh
JAMMU: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday the Shahpur Kandi dam project was on the back burner for decades before the Narendra Modi government revived it and is now near completion. The long-delayed project is a story of “perseverance and development”, which is set to transform the bordering districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab […]
Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said there is scope for issuing nearly 3 crore more ration cards to eligible beneficiaries after some state governments removed 2.21 crore ineligible holders from PDS lists. Addressing the launch of a smart warehousing system, Joshi said the deletions were carried out by state governments following […]
SC refuses to pass interim order on plea against implementation of CBSE’s 3-language policy
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to pass any interim order on a plea challenging the implementation of a CBSE policy mandating the study of three languages, including two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana tagged […]
PoJK refugees in JK appeal to UN over rights abuses by Pakistan across border
Jammu: A Jammu-based organisation representing displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday appealed to the United Nations to intervene over alleged human rights violations and repression by Pakistani authorities on the people living across the border. Addressing a press conference here, POJK (Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir) Visthapit Seva Samiti chairman Deepak Kapoor condemned the […]
NIA attaches land of terror case accused in Baramulla
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached two plots of land in Baramulla district of north Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), officials said. The plots measuring 7.5 marla (2,050 square feet) and 6 marla (1,632 square feet) in Kanispora belong to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, an accused in a case […]
Trump praises Modi as ‘tough negotiator’ after talks on G7 sidelines
Evian-Les-Bains (France): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very tough negotiator” and said he would visit India in the future, as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here. Responding to a question on how close the two countries were to finalising a trade […]
India-UK trade deal to come into effect on July 15: PM Modi
Evian-Les-Bains (France): The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15 and it will significantly boost bilateral trade and investment ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. The prime minister said the trade deal will unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, startups and innovators. “A historic milestone for […]
Army’s northern command celebrates 55th Raising Day
Jammu: Army’s Northern Command on Wednesday celebrated its 55th Raising Day at its headquarters in Udhampur district, with its commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma exhorting troops to continue serving the nation. “Lt Gen Sharma and all ranks of Northern Command extend heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all ranks, veterans, civilians and families of Northern […]
All arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: Jitendra Singh
Srinagar: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said all arrangements, including security, have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, which begins early next month. Singh expressed confidence that the pilgrimage, scheduled to start on July 3, will be successful. “The yatra this time is for a longer duration, […]