UGC, EEC recommend against granting IoE tag to Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) An expert panel and the UGC have recommended that Jadavpur University and Jamia Hamdard University, which were shortlisted by the Centre for granting Institutions of Eminence (IoE) status, should not be granted the tag, according to officials. Also, the Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn the proposal submitted earlier to confer […]
Tiranga rally in Sgr draws huge crowds, Lt Guv says people’s participation reflects their patriotism
Srinagar, Aug 13: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that the massive participation in the Tiranga Rally in Srinagar is a big reply to those who once claimed none would pick up the Tri-colour if Article 370 was revoked. “Tiranga in every hand today and the great enthusiasm in the rally is […]
No restrictions or Internet blockade on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com
Srinagar, Aug 12: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said there won’t be any restrictions on the eve of Independence Day in Kashmir while the internet and facilities will also function smoothly. Addressing a news conference here at his office chamber, Bidhuri said that all the arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth […]
Lt Governor attends valedictory session of Samagra Awaas-Convergence under PMAY-G at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUG 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the valedictory session of Samagra Awaas-Convergence under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at Srinagar, today. At the event, the Lt Governor released the installments worth Rs 150 crore to the PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries. In his address, the Lt Governor shared the reforms introduced by the UT Administration to […]
Tiranga rally held in Budgam
Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) A Tiranga rally was taken out in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with people from all walks of life including sportspersons, NGO volunteers and security personnel taking part in it. The participants carried the Tricolour as they marched from the Budgam stadium to the old bus stand. “We […]
Massive search operation launched in Poonch ahead of Independence Day
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 12 (PTI) Security forces on Saturday launched a search operation in over a dozen villages near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The joint operation by the Army and police in the Gursai area of Mendhar subdivision is being carried out as part of stepped-up security in […]
India records 38 fresh Covid cases, active caseload at 1,487
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) India witnessed a single-day rise of 38 fresh COVID-19 cases while the active caseload declined to 1,487, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll has been recorded at 5,31,920 (5.31 lakh), the data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed. India’s total Covid case tally is currently at […]
Nepal ready to supply tomatoes to India; seeks easier access to market
Kathmandu, Aug 12 (PTI) Nepal is ready to export tomatoes to India in bulk on a long-term basis to quell the skyrocketing prices but has sought easy access to the market and other necessary facilities. The neighbouring country’s assurance came after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament on Thursday that India has started importing tomatoes […]
915 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath cave shrine
Jammu, Aug 12 (PTI) After a one-day break, a fresh batch of 915 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for Kashmir on Saturday to undertake the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, officials said. The pilgrims left in a convoy of 33 vehicles between 3:30 am and 3:45 am amid tight security, they said. While 675 […]
CBK Produces Chargesheet against land-broker, other accused of cheating
Srinagar, Aug 12: The Economic Offences Wing Srinagar (Crime Branch Kashmir) produced chargesheet against a land-broker and another person accused of cheating a client in Gulab Bagh Pandach in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A CBK spokesperson in a statement issued here said that a chargesheet in Case FIR No. 27/2021 of P/S Crime Branch Kashmir […]