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Ladakh LG reviews progress of new airport terminal at Leh

Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport here and reviewed the pace of construction and integration of modern and sustainable technologies. Gupta expressed satisfaction over the significant progress achieved and commended the project team for adopting cutting-edge green technologies, including […]

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‘Tomorrow Sindh may return to India’: Rajnath recalls Advani’s Partition loss lament

‘Tomorrow Sindh may return to India’: Rajnath recalls Advani’s Partition loss lament

New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) Recalling BJP patriarch L K Advani’s words on Sindh’s civilisational connect with India despite the Partition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said “borders can change” and “tomorrow Sindh may return to India”. In his address at an event hosted by the Sindhi community here, he said that “Advani ji […]

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UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet

Johannesburg, Nov 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity and asserted that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance. Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said […]

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Zero tolerance for terror sympathisers, youth radicalisation: J-K LG to officers

Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the “strongest possible action” against terror sympathisers and those trying to radicalise youth. He also asked officials to intensify intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms used […]

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Indian women win the blind T20 cricket world cup

Indian women win the blind T20 cricket world cup

Colombo, Nov 23 (PTI) India on Sunday won the inaugural T20 blind women’s world cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Sara oval here. India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 after opting to bowl and then coasted to 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to win […]

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Misguided, dangerous: NC leader on BJP’s demand on medical college admissions

Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday criticised the BJP’s call to revoke the admission list at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), saying the demand to reserve seats for students who have faith in the deity is “misguided and dangerous”. Disgruntled BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal […]

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Lone says BJP ‘communalising medical sciences’ amid opposition to admissions list in J-K college

Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone hit out at the attempt to “communalise the medical sciences” after a BJP MLA demanded reservations for Hindus in MBBS admissions of a university. Lone, a former ally of the BJP, asserted that positions in medical colleges should be secured through a merit-based national-level test. […]

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Jammu needs strategy to turn pilgrims into long-stay tourists: CS

Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) A targeted strategy is needed to convert the rising pilgrim footfall in Jammu into longer tourist stays by promoting the region’s wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said. He stressed on proactive use of digital platforms and social media, including […]

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Police attaches property of ‘drug peddler’ in Budgam worth about Rs 35 lakh

Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 35 lakh, belonging to a drug peddler, in the Budgam district, officials said. A police spokesperson said the property — a double-storey house in the Magam area — belongs to Hilal Ahmad Mir alias Hilal Galwan, who is […]

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First limestone block auction to be launched in Jammu

Jammu: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy will lead the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks, which will be formally launched here on Monday with a roadshow, an official said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary are also scheduled to attend the event, reflecting strong Centre-state partnership and the […]