Amid global challenges achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ requires collective effort of 1.4 bn citizens: Modi
Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to work with dedication and unity to tackle global challenges, and said that the government prioritizes securing India’s interests and safeguarding “families and farmers”. Referring to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, […]
Investiture ceremony: Northern Army Commander presents 93 gallantry, service awards
Udhampur: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here. The awards acknowledged acts of extraordinary valour in counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude deployments and sensitive […]
CRPF jawan dies in Shopian, cardiac arrest suspected
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan died due to suspected cardiac arrest in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Head constable Gyan Chand of 14th Battalion CRPF fell unconscious inside the camp at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian this morning, the officials added. They said the jawan was rushed to a hospital, where he […]
Cop hurt in accidental discharge of colleague’s rifle in Shopian
Srinagar: A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office in south Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, officials said here. Constable Ashiq Hussain, working as canteen boy, sustained bullet injury in his lower abdomen due to accidental discharge from another policeman’s rifle in the canteen, the officials said. […]
J&K aims to triple installed Hydropower capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035: CM
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035. Replying to a question of MLA Javaid […]
Govt cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel; slaps windfall tax on fuel exports
New Delhi: The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, but retail prices will remain unchanged as refiners offset the reduction against higher input costs. The reduction averts an increase in petrol and diesel price that had become necessary in view of rise in international oil prices by […]
Runway works: Flight operations at Srinagar airport to be restricted between April-July
Srinagar: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, Airport Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday. According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Indian Air Force, runway works commencing in the first week of April will temporarily restrict operational hours for […]
Assembly adjourned amid ruckus over West Asia crisis
Demand for National Law University reverberates during question hour Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir assembly was adjourned for half an hour on Friday as a pandemonium broke out soon after the budget session resumed after a five-week recess. Members from both the treasury and the opposition benches stood up, raising slogans and disrupting the Question […]