Added on June 17, 2019 Press Trust of India

Panchayati Raj system will be ‘harbinger of change’ in JK: Guv Malik

New Delhi: Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that the budding Panchayati Raj system will be the “harbinger of change” in the state as the empowerment of people through grassroots democracy has been one of the biggest achievements. The common citizens in the state are getting tired of turmoil, and focusing on development and efficient […]

Added on June 17, 2019 Press Trust of India

17th Lok Sabha’s first session begins today

Budget, triple talaq to remain in focus

New Delhi: The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will commence from Monday during which the passage of the Union Budget and other key legislations such as triple talaq will be on top of the agenda for the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing an all-party meeting on the eve of the first session […]

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Uddhav Thackeray demands ordinance on Ram temple

Says Modi has courage to get the temple constructed

Ayodhya (UP): Government should bring an ordinance to construct Ram temple, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday in Ayodhya, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the courage to do so and there would be no one to stop it. Thackeray offered prayers at the makeshift Ram Lalla temple along with his son […]

Added on June 17, 2019 Press Trust of India

Hospitals in Delhi to join IMA’s strike call today

New Delhi: Healthcare services at several government and private hospitals in the national capital are likely to take a hit on Monday as scores of doctors have decided to boycott work for a day in support of their striking colleagues in West Bengal. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had given the June 17 strike call […]

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Fertilizer storage facilities will be setup in JK: Union Minister

New Delhi: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Sunday said avenues will be explored to set up storage facility for fertilizers for creating buffer stock and ensure availability during peak season in Jammu & Kashmir. Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) and Chemical & Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya convened a review meeting regarding supply and availability of […]

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NC pitches for dialogue with ‘disgruntled’ youth

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) said on Sunday that there was a need for having a dialogue with the “disgruntled” youth of Jammu and Kashmir for achieving long-lasting peace in the state. Demanding the restoration of autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir, NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said the party is not seeking anything novel […]

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39.6 C in Jammu, 27.5 C in Srinagar

Jammu: Scorching heat continued to prevail here on Sunday, with the mercury recording 39.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. The weather agency has forecast scattered rains and thunderstorm with gusty winds of 30-40 kilometres per hour on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The minimum temperature in the city was at 26.2 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar […]

Added on June 16, 2019 Press Trust of India

Our engagement with India will be on ‘basis of equality’: Pak FM

Says the ball now lies in New Delhi's court

Says the ball now lies in New Delhi’s court

Added on June 16, 2019 Press Trust of India

JK bank case: ACB files FIR against Srinagar Dy mayor

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against the city’s Deputy Mayor Sheikh Imran and officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank for alleged illegal appropriation of crores of rupees from the state exchequer, a spokesman said Saturday. Imran Sheikh, the businessman-turned-politician, is the Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). During investigation, it […]

Added on June 16, 2019 Press Trust of India

Urdu language targeted through malicious propaganda: Farooq

Says Urdu never belonged to a particular faith

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday that Urdu had never belonged to a particular faith or sect, but there was a kind of “communal mentality” that is spreading a “malicious” propaganda about the language. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister underscored the need to give equal respect to local languages, alleging […]