AC approves construction of 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam
SRINAGAR, SEPT 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded Administrative Approval to the construction of a 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam. Upon completion of the hospital at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.32 Crore, it is expected to improve access to quality healthcare for […]
President of India launches ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign
GUJARAT/ SRINAGAR, SEP 13: President of India, Droupadi Murmu today launched the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign and the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ portal. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the launch ceremony, virtually, from Raj Bhawan. The event was followed by a UT-level programme organized by the J&K Administration. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble […]
Govt earmarks Rs 1,650 cr for additional 75 lakh LPG connections under Ujjwala
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 1,650 crore towards the release of an additional 75 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over three years ending March 2026. As per the existing modalities of Ujjawala 2.0, the first refill and stove will also be provided free […]
Return property papers to borrowers within 30 days of repayment or pay Rs 5k/day for delay, RBI to banks
Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions to release all original movable or immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within 30 days after full repayment of a loan by the borrower. Failing to comply with the direction, Regulated Entities (REs) would compensate the borrower […]
Two security officers injured in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Sept 13 (PTI) Two security forces officers were injured in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists hiding in Gadole area of Kokernag Tehsil in Anantnag district, a police official said. He said an Army officer and […]
One more terrorist killed in ongoing Rajouri encounter
Srinagar, Sep 13: One more terrorist has been killed after fresh firing resumed between terrorists and security forces in Narla area of Rajouri district on Wednesday, taking the death count of terrorists killed in the encounter to two. An official said that fresh firing resumed today morning after night long lull. He said that a […]
Encounter breaks out in Kokernag village in Anantnag district
Anantnag, Sep 13: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Gadool hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, police said. An official said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area. He said […]
Apple’s new iPhones get faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports
Cupertino (US), Sep 13 (AP) Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPhones a line-up that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model. The showcase at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, comes as the company tries to reverse a mild slump that has […]
11 killed, 15 injured in road accident in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur: Police
Jaipur, Sep 13 (PTI) Eleven people from Gujarat were killed and at least 15 injured when a trailer rammed into their bus from behind in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district early on Wednesday, police said. The bus was on its way from Gujarat to Mathura in Uttar Pradesh when the accident occurred around 4.30 am, they said. […]
Srinagar records 2nd hottest September day in 132 years: MeT
Srinagar, Sep 12: Heat wave conditions showed no signs of abating as Srinagar recorded season’s second highest day temperature in 132 years on Tuesday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that summer capital of J&K, Qazigund and Kokernag recorded record breaking severe heat wave. “Srinagar recorded maximum temperature of 34.2°C, which is 6.0°C […]