ACB arrests Patwari for demanding bribe in Baramulla
Srinagar, July 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday said that it trapped and arrested a revenue official in Kawarhama area of Baramulla district for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 5,000 for issuance and processing of revenue extract. According to a statement issued here ACB said that received a complaint from a resident of Magam […]
India GDP to grow 6-6.3 pc in FY24, economic prospects brighten: Deloitte India
New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) India is likely to grow 6-6.3 per cent in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, Deloitte India said in its economic outlook, forecasting growth surpassing 7 per cent over the next two years if global uncertainties recede. With the probability associated with a recession in major industrial countries […]
Education department bans corporal punishment in schools across Kashmir
Srinagar, July 27: School Education Department Thursday ordered blanket ban on corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in the educational institutes across Kashmir division. According to an order Director of School Education Kashmir states that distressing complaints are pouring in regarding corporal punishment to the students in schools as per the report received […]
Muharram procession held first time after 30 years in Sgr: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, July 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that for the first time Muharram procession was taken out peacefully in Srinagar after a gap of over 30 years. Addressing National Convention on Sufism: “a bridge between the communities”, at SKICC here, the LG said that firs time in 30 years, Muharram (8th) procession was […]
Macroeconomic, geopolitical conditions pose severe risks to organisations: Survey
New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) With the world facing growing economic instability and political tensions, volatility in geoeconomic and geopolitical relations between major economies is likely to result in global upheavals over the next six months, a new survey showed on Thursday. According to the survey of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Risks Officers community, […]
18-year old allegedly ends life in Hajin village
Hajin, July 27: An 18- year old boy allegedly committed suicide in Banyari village of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday evening. Officials said that the deceased was identified as Mudasir Ahmad Dar son of Bilal Ahmad Dar, a resident of Banayari. They said that his body was found hanging in an open […]
PM Modi to inaugurate development projects in Rajasthan’s Sikar
Jaipur, Jul 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate or lay the foundation stone of various development projects at a programme in Sikar town of Rajasthan on Thursday, according to an official statement. He will also dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK) to the nation and launch “Urea Gold”. Modi will also […]
Shia community takes out Muharram procession after 3 decades on Gurubazaar-Dalgate route
Srinagar, Jul 27 (PTI) After a gap of more than three decades, the Shia community here on Thursday took out a Muharram procession on the Gurubazaar to Dalgate route, with hundreds participating in it. The procession was taken out by members of the community after permission was granted by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Mourners […]
Man allegedly stabs mother in Anantnag, accused held
Srinagar, July 26: A man has allegedly stabbed her mother in Batengoo area of Anantnag district on Wednesday while the accused has been arrested. An official said that a man stabbed his mother at Batengoo Anantnag after some verbal arguments at their residence. He identified the victim as Hajra Begum, wife of Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, […]
Lt Governor chairs a Review meeting of Agriculture Production Department
SRINAGAR, JULY 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review performance of Agriculture Production Department and progress made in agriculture, allied sector and flagship scheme of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The meeting, at Civil Secretariat, was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Shailendra Kumar, Administrative Secretary, Agriculture Production […]