Himalayan states demand green bonus, separate ministry
Mussoorie (U’khand): The Himalayan states on Sunday came together at a conclave here to demand a separate Union ministry to deal with problems endemic to them and a green bonus in recognition of their contribution to environment conservation. The twin demands formed part of a common agenda of the Himalayan states and a proposal in […]
Cong attacks govt over move to privatise airports
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday attacked the Union government over the move to privatise 20-25 airports, alleging that it is like every other decision of the Modi government which has ended up benefiting big private players but goes against the common man. Airports Authority of India Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra had said on Friday that […]
RTO Jammu falls in ACB dragnet
Issuance of fraudulent HMV licences reported
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday said it has registered a case against several persons, including some officials of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) here, for illegally issuing Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licences to ineligible candidates for alleged pecuniary gains. The case was registered after a joint surprise check was conducted in the RTO, […]
Army pays tribute to slain soldier
Srinagar: The Army Sunday paid floral tributes to Lance Naik Rajinder Singh who was killed as troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhil sector of north Kashmir on Saturday. In a solemn ceremony at Badamibagh Cantonment, Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon and all ranks paid […]
Linking movement of troops to abrogation of Article 35-A a myth: BJP Leader
Says local politicians fuelling rumor mills in JK
Says local politicians fuelling rumor mills in JK
Freed after 23 years of incarceration, Bhaderwah man returns home
Says won't take legal course as spending 23 years in jail was his destiny
Bhadarwah (J&K): Days after a Rajasthan court acquitted him in a 1996 bomb blast case, a 57-year-old teacher by profession said he would not take any legal action for his wrongful confinement as it was his destiny and “Allah wanted me to teach the inmates inside the jail”. Despite heavy downpour, hundreds of people gathered […]
