Victims and perpetrators of terrorism cannot be equated: Jaishankar
New Delhi: India on Friday cited Pakistan’s attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body’s work has been “gridlocked” in absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism […]
Resumption of India-China flights a positive measure to promote friendly ties: Beijing
Beijing: China on Friday said it is willing to view its relations with India from a strategic and long-term perspective, adding the resumption of flights between the two countries from Sunday is a positive measure to promote friendly exchanges between the 2.8 billion people. India had announced on October 2 that direct flights to China […]
NHAI to display monthly, annual pass information at toll plazas for National Highway users
New Delhi: The state-owned NHAI on Friday said it will display monthly and annual pass information at toll plazas for National Highway users to enhance transparency and create user awareness. NHAI, in a statement, said it has issued directions to its field offices to prominently display detailed information about these passes at all fee plazas […]
Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat to halt at Reasi from October 29 on trial basis
New Delhi: The Northern Railways will provide an additional stoppage for the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express at the Reasi station from October 29, on an experimental basis, officials said on Friday. At present, the semi-high speed train has only one stop at Banihal between Katra and Srinagar. “The locals said that the train has only […]
BioNEST Incubator to be launched at Biotech Park in Kathua
Jammu: The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) is setting up a BioNEST Incubator at the Industrial Biotech Park in Kathua district on Monday to provide incubation and skill support to innovators, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, progressive farmers, and scholars. “Union Minister Jitendra Singh will be the chief guest at the BioInnovation Connect and will formally launch […]
Judicial probe into September 24 Leh violence to begin from today
Leh/Jammu: The judicial inquiry into the violent clashes of September 24 in Leh will begin on Saturday, inviting aggrieved persons to record their testimonies before members of the probe panel. The Centre on October 17 moved to address a key demand of protesting Ladakh groups by announcing a judicial inquiry headed by a retired Supreme […]
Congress ‘puppet’ in NC’s hands in J&K, its decisions cooked in Abdullahs’ kitchen: BJP
Srinagar: The BJP on Friday said the Congress is a “puppet” of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and its decisions are taken in the “kitchen of Abdullahs”. The allegation follows the Congress’ decision to support the NC, ahead of the byelections for the four Rajya Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir […]