EAM Jaishankar meets UN leadership, discusses India’s G20 Presidency, UNSC reforms
United Nations/New York, Sep 26 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the top UN leadership here and discussed India’s G20 Presidency, regional issues and global challenges, sustainable development goals and Security Council reforms. A day before he addresses the General Debate at the ongoing high-level United Nations General Assembly session, Jaishankar met with […]
Suspect held with arms, three others summoned for questioning: Police
Srinagar, Sep 26: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested one terror suspect along with 3 pistols, besides three people were summoned for questioning in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Police said that In a joint operation, following specific information, police and army apprehended Azim Bashir Wani of Idgah Mohalla Beerwah and recovered 03 pistols along […]
SKUAST launches agri-entrepreneurship startup training programme
Srinagar, Sep 25 (PTI) The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) on Monday launched a skill training programme for creating the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has granted 550 skill training programmes to SKUAST for implementation in the current year, officials […]
NHM releases ranking of Public Health facilities on JK e Sahaj for August 2023
SRINAGAR, SEP 25: National Health Mission, Jammu and Kashmir Monday released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of August 2023. In the category of Associated Hospitals of Government Medical Colleges, the first rank has been clinched by Jammu Psychiatric Disease Hospital, followed by GMC Anantnag, […]
Lt Governor releases Mukesh Singh & Anupama Pandey’s book ‘Curse of the Pir’
JAMMU, SEP 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released a book titled “Curse of the Pir” authored by Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu and Anupama Pandey. The Lt Governor congratulated the authors for their remarkable literary endeavor. Inspired by true events, the book is a riveting tale of dedication of our Police officers and a tribute to […]
No proposal for independent regulator in proposed e-commerce policy: Official
New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) The proposed e-commerce policy, which is under formulation, has no provision for setting up of an independent regulator for online retail platforms, a senior official said. The official also said regarding data related issues, the e-commerce firms have to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the […]
Metal-mining pollution impacts 23 million people globally: Study
New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) An estimated 23 million people around the world live on flood-plains contaminated by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal-mining activity, according to a study. The research, published recently in the journal Science, provides new insights into the extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains across […]
Police collaborates with social media giants to crack down on its misuse
Srinagar, Sep 25: In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for anti-India and anti-national activities. Sources said that they are actively tracking the IP addresses of individuals involved in such activities. What sets this initiative apart is the direct cooperation Police […]
Monsoon starts withdrawing from India, eight days after normal date
New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) Monsoon started withdrawing from India on Monday, eight days after the normal date of September 17, the India Meteorological Department said. “(The) southwest monsoon has withdrawn from parts of southwest Rajasthan today, September 25, 2023, against its normal date of withdrawal from southwest Rajasthan of September 17,” it said in […]
Rupee falls 16 paise to 83.10 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 25 (PTI) The rupee depreciated by 16 paise to 83.10 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, taking cues from subdued equity market sentiment and a firm American currency against major rivals overseas. Withdrawal of foreign funds from domestic equities and upward movement in crude oil prices also weighed on the […]