India-China relations have been in ‘abnormal state’ since Galwan clash: Jaishankar
New York, Sep 27 (PTI) Relations between India and China have been in an “abnormal state” since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a “possibly longer than medium-term issue”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here. If the two biggest countries of the world have that degree of tension between them, “it has consequences […]
India records 47 new Covid cases
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 47 new coronavirus infections while the active cases have been recorded at 466, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll stands at 5,32,031, the data updated at 8 am showed. The country’s Covid case tally is 4.49 crore (4,49,98,650).
GST Council to meet on October 7
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The GST Council, chaired by Union finance minister and comprising state ministers, will meet on October 7. “The 52nd meeting of the GST Council will be held on 7th October, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan , New Delhi,” the GST Council said in a post on X. In the previous meeting […]
Cop among two people killed in Poonch road mishap
Jammu, Sep 26: Two persons including a policeman were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into 100-ft deep gorge in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. They said that the Alto car bearing registration number (JK12C-6052) driven by Mohammad Sadiq (Sgct Constable) met with the accident near […]
Cross-LoC Arms supply racket busted, one LeT terrorist, two women, juvenile among 5 terror associates held
Baramulla, Sep 26: Jammu and Kashmir police Wednesday claimed to have arrested one Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist and five terror associates including two women. One among the arrested persons includes a juvenile as well. Addressing a press conference at Baramulla, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Amog Nagpure said that on police have arrested active LeT terrorist […]
Govt’s policy is to open new doors for girls: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the passage of the women’s reservation bill in Parliament’s new building has heralded a new future for the country, asserting that it is his government’s policy to open news doors for girls. Addressing a Rozgar Mela after distribution of appointment letters to […]
Govt assigns charge of BOPEE chairman to Dheeraj Gupta
Srinagar, Sep 26: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered Principal Secretary Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment Dheeraj Gupta to hold the charge of chairman of J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations. In an order the government said that this is an interim arrangement in place of Raj Kumar Goyal, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief […]
SPO found dead in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, Sep 26 (PTI) A Special Police Officer (SPO) was found dead in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with preliminary investigation suggesting that he suffered fatal injuries in a road accident. The body of SPO Khaliq Hussain was recovered from a field, around 10 feet below the main road, in near village […]
Govt removes JMC councilor for abusing official position
Srinagar, Sep 26: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has removed a councilor of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on the grounds of abusing her official powers. The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) has ordered removal of Jyoti Devi, councilor, Jammu Municipal Corporation, who was caught red handed by sleuths of the […]
India’s vision for Indo-Pacific emphasises peaceful resolution of disputes: Army chief
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) India’s outlook for Indo-Pacific emphasises respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday, amid growing global concerns over China’s aggressive military muscle-flexing in the region. In an address at a conclave of army chiefs of Indo-Pacific nations, Gen Pande […]