Houses of four terrorists raided in Kishtwar
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at the houses of four terrorists, who are operating from across the border and making efforts to revive militancy in Kishtwar district, a senior police officer said. The raids are underway at Mughal Maiden, Chatroo and […]
Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for 4th consecutive day from Jammu
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to a closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to the extensive damage caused to its Ramban section, leaving 15,000 pilgrims stranded in Jammu and at other places. Authorities said incessant rains have caused unprecedented damage to the […]
SC to hear from Aug 2 pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi, July 11 (PTI): SC to hear from Aug 2 pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution that bestowed special status on erstwhile state of J-K. A Five-judge Constitution bench of SC fixes July 27 as deadline for filing of documents, written submissions by parties.
Terror case: NIA raids in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 11 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids at multiple locations in Kashmir on Tuesday in a terror related case, officials said. The agency sleuths conducted raids at multiple locations in the south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama and Shopian, they said. They said the raids were a part of an […]
Highway closed for 3rd day, to remain shut tomorrow as well
Banihal/Jammu, Jul 10: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained suspended for the third day on Monday and the authorities said that the thoroughfare shall remain closed on Tuesday despite stepped up efforts to restore the road amid improved weather conditions, officials said. The highway, , the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with outside […]
GST Council to decide on taxation on online gaming, definition of MUVs; tighten norms for registration, ITC claims
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The GST Council at its meeting on Tuesday is likely to deliberate on a host of issues including taxation of online gaming, definition of utility vehicles and tightening of norms for registration and claiming ITC. The Council, chaired by Union finance minister and comprising state representatives, is also likely to […]
Lt Governor interacts with Indian Wushu team athletes & their coaches bound for 19th Asian Games
SRINAGAR, JULY 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Wushu team athletes & their coaches bound for 19th Asian Games, at Raj Bhavan, today. The Lt Governor conveyed his best wishes and blessings of entire J&K UT to the players, attending training camp at Srinagar. “I am confident that our contingent will win laurels […]
New air monitor can detect Covid variants in about 5 minutes
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Researchers have developed a real-time air monitor that they say can detect any of the SARS-CoV-2 virus variants in a room in about five minutes. The inexpensive, proof-of-concept device was developed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, US, by combining recent advances in aerosol sampling technology and an […]
Class 11 Results Out: 53 percent qualify exams
Srinagar, July 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) Monday announced annual regular results of 11th standard with an overall pass percentage of 53 percent. Reports said that the girl students yet again have outshined boys in the exams. According to BOSE, the total pass percentage includes 49 percent in boys and […]
Ordinance on control of services: SC issues notice to Centre on plea filed by Delhi govt
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s stand on a plea filed by the Delhi government challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance on control of services. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha issued notice to the government and asked senior advocate Abhishek […]