Republic Day celebrated across Kashmir, relaxed atmosphere in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 26 (PTI) Republic Day was celebrated across Kashmir on Thursday with functions held at all district headquarters of the valley amidst tight security arrangements, officials said here. The main Republic Day function in the valley was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium at Sonawar here. Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajesh Rai Bhatnagar was […]
Bharat Jodo Yatra to resume from Banihal, enter Kashmir on Friday
Srinagar, Jan 26 (PTI) The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from highway town of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a day’s break. “The Bharat Jodo Yatra will resume from Banihal tomorrow morning. We will make up the distance that we could not do yesterday,” Congress general secretary, communications, […]
BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets along IB in Jammu on Republic Day
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) The BSF and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets and greetings at various outposts along the International Border in Jammu on the occasion of India’s 74th Republic Day on Thursday, officials said. The Border Security Force offered sweets to Pakistan Rangers and they reciprocated, the officials said. The exchange of sweets took place […]
J&K witnessing new dawn of development, peace, progress from last 3 years: Advisor Bhatnagar
Srinagar, Jan 26: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new dawn of development from the last three years. Addressing a gathering on the eve of Republic Day at SK Stadium here, Advisor Bhatnagar highlighted the works and developmental projects carried out by the LG led […]
Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in JK: Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Jan 26: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that security agencies have launched final assault on militancy and its eco-system to ensure everlasting peace in the Union Territory. Addressing the Republic Day gathering at Moulana Azad Stadium Jammu, LG Sinha said that the morale of security forces is high in J&K […]
India reports 132 new Covid cases, active cases decline to 1,906
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 132 new coronavirus infections, while active cases declined to 1,906, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4,46,82,338. The death toll stood at 5,30,738 with one previous death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated […]
Prez Murmu to lead nation in celebrating 74th R-Day; 6 Agniveers to also take part in parade
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) Six Agniveers will be part of the Navy’s marching contingent during the 74th Republic Day celebrations on Thursday when the ceremonial parade will take place on the Kartavya Path amid patriotic fervour. This was stated in a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on the eve of the celebrations. […]
India sends invitation to Pak, Chinese and other foreign ministers of SCO countries for high-level meet in Goa
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and China’s Qin Gang are among the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member nations invited by India for a high-level meeting it is scheduled to host in May, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The meeting of the SCO foreign ministers […]
Govt freezes boundaries of all administrative units in J&K
JAMMU, JAN 25: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered freezing of boundaries of all administrative units in the Union Territory till completion of census 2021. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (iv) of rule 8 of the Census Rules, 1990 and in supersession of all notification issued in this behalf, the Government […]
AC enhances annuity grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees
JAMMU, JAN 25: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval for enhancement of Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from the UT of J&K. ajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting. […]