Distribution of free rice, wheat amongst NFSA beneficiaries from Jan 1st
SRINAGAR, JAN: In an important decision, Government of India has made distribution of foodgrains to NFSA beneficiaries free of cost from January, 1st, 2023. So far under NFSA, subsidized foodgrains were being distributed at Rs 3 per kg for rice, Rs. 2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for wheat flour to […]
Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) The Indian economy recovered from the COVID-induced downturn during 2022 and is poised for further improvement in the coming quarters though downside risks emanating from geopolitical tensions, strengthening dollar and elevated inflation will continue. The positive trajectory in the growth trend and improved fundamentals will help the nation in neutralising […]
Rajouri blast: Another minor succumbs, toll reaches two
Jammu, Jan 2: The death toll in an explosion outside one of the three houses where terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing yesterday evening has risen to two as a 16-year-old injured girl succumbed to her injuries at GMC Rajouri on Monday. Four people including a father-son duo were killed in Upper Dhangri area of Rajouri […]
SC upholds Centre’s 2016 decision on demonetisation, says decision-making process not flawed
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict on Monday upheld the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination notes, saying the decision-making process was not flawed. There has to be great restraint in matters of economic policy and the court cannot supplant the wisdom […]
Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travellers from China
Beijing, Jan 2 (AP) Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travellers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic. Australian health authorities said Sunday […]
BGSBU Rajouri postpones examinations scheduled for today
Jammu, Jan 2: Amid protests following the killing of four people in a terror incident in Rajouri, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) on Monday postponed the semester-end examinations scheduled on Monday. “It is hereby notified for information of all the concerned that the University End Semester examinations scheduled for January 2, 2023 are hereby […]
Rajouri attack: Lt Guv anounces Rs 10 Lakh ex-Gratia, Govt job to NoK of killed civilians
Jammu, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced Rs 10 Lakh ex-gratia and a government job to next of kin of each of those civilians killed in a firing incident in Upper Dhangri village of Rajouri district last evening. The Lieutenant Governor also “strongly condemned the cowardly” militant attack. “I assure the people […]
Rajouri attack: Cordon-and-search operation intensified to track down suspected terrorists
Jammu, Jan 2 (PTI) Security forces on Monday intensified a cordon-and-search operation by inducting additional personnel to track down two suspected terrorists involved in an attack on a particular community in Rajouri district, officials said. Four civilians were killed and six injured after the suspected terrorists opened fire on three houses in Upper Dangri village […]
Child killed, 4 injured in explosion in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 2 (PTI) A child was killed and four others injured in an IED explosion on Monday near the house of one of the victims of the suspected terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dangri village, officials said. On Sunday evening, suspected terrorists opened fire on three houses in the area in Rajouri district […]
Mercury plunges across JK, Gulmarg records minus 10°C, Pahalgam minus 9.6°C
Srinagar, Jan 2: Amid overnight clear skies, the minimum temperature plummeted across Kashmir Valley with Gulmarg and Pahalgam recording season’s coldest night at minus 10.0°C and 9.6°C respectively on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.4°C against last night’s 0.5°C. The temperature was 3.3°C below normal for […]