Gulmarg emerging as JK’s winter games capital: CM’s Advisor Sogami
Gulmarg, Feb 23: Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Sogami on Monday said Gulmarg is emerging as the winter games capital of the country and the government is working to upgrade infrastructure to host international sporting events in the near future. Addressing the inaugural session of the Khelo India Games at the famous ski resort in north […]
RBI watching development around IDFC First Bank fraud, no systemic issue: Guv Malhotra
NEW DELHI, Feb 23 (PTI): The RBI is watching the development around the Rs 590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank and there is no systemic issue, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday. IDFC First Bank had on Sunday disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by certain employees and others at a particular branch in […]
Drone found inside school campus in Jammu; sent for forensic examination
Jammu, Feb 23 (PTI) A drone was found on the lawns of a private school in Domana area of Jammu on Monday, officials said. The drone was found by a security guard, who informed the local police station, officials said. A police party rushed to the spot and seized the drone, they said, adding preliminary […]
Ranji Trophy final: Star-studded Karnataka hold all aces against gritty J&K
Hubballi, Feb 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming tale of grit and passion but to grab the title, the underdog side would need to pull off a giant-sized miracle against eight-time former champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting today. The tag of favourites is […]
Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 23 (PTI) The rupee surged by 21 paise to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback amid renewed uncertainties over US President Donald Trump hiking tariffs to 15 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, […]
CS reviews framework for Early Childhood Care and Education in J&K
JAMMU, FEB 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of all the stakeholders to take assessment of the interventions proposed for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare Department. Speaking in this meeting he called for a time-bound, outcome-driven “Whole-of-Government” approach to transform Anganwadi Centres into vibrant hubs of holistic […]
Two JeM terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kishtwar
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Two terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter with security forces in a remote area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The Army said the terrorists were killed during the ‘Trashi-I’ operation in the general area of Passerkut in Chatroo belt and […]
Terrorist killed after encounter breaks out in Kishtwar; operation underway
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an ongoing operation by security forces in a remote area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. An encounter broke out in the general area of Passerkut in Chatroo belt around 10:30 am, prompting joint parties of Army, police and CRPF to […]
AI Summit proved to be a turning point how world will utilise power of AI: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the India AI Impact Summit proved to be a turning point in the trajectory of how the world will utilise the power of artificial intelligence in the future, and asserted that global leaders were impressed with the breakthroughs achieved by India in the […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch; pistol, other logistic stores seized
Jammu, Feb 21 (PTI) The army on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and seized a pistol and other logistic stores, an official said. The hideout was set up inside a natural cave and was unearthed during a search operation in the general area of […]