SC stays UGC regulation pertaining to definition of caste discrimination
NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a recent University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation after various pleas were filed contending that the Commission adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to […]
Hajj Pilgrimage: India Introduces Self-Booking For Pilgrim Flights, 4-Day Window Opens
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Thursday rolled out a new self-service online portal for Haj-2026 pilgrims to book their own flight tickets, marking a shift towards digitization and passenger choice in the pilgrimage process. Official sources said the same facility, announced through a circular, allows pilgrims to directly select […]
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black Box of Learjet 45 aircraft recovered
Mumbai, Jan 29 (PTI) The Black Box of the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Wednesday has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said. A Black Box is a small device that records information about an aircraft during its flight. It helps in the investigation of aviation accidents. The ministry said […]
Jammu gears up for YSS-JKSC football, cricket premier leagues next month
Jammu, Jan 29 (PTI) Jammu will host the YSS-JKSC Football and Cricket Premier Leagues in a bid to strengthen grassroots sports, with matches scheduled to begin early next month, an official said on Thursday. An initiative of the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC), […]
Kashmir, you beauty: UAE-based influencer posts heartfelt ode to snow-draped Valley
Srinagar, Jan 29 (PTI) A shikara ride on the Dal Lake, snow painting the hills a picture postcard white and a “snow bath” while enjoying a bonfire. UAE-based social media influencer Kahlid Al Ameri admits that he has been bowled over by the snowy paradise that is Kashmir. The 42-year-old Stanford graduate, who boasts of […]
Woman arrested for husband’s murder in Kathua
JAMMU, Jan 29 (PTI): A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband in Kathua district, police said on Thursday. The body of Bittu Ram, a resident of Dhar Dugnoo village of Billawar, was found in a stream on October 9 last year. Police said the victim had multiple injuries on his face and […]
FTA with EU is for ambitious India: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the free trade pact with the European Union is for an ambitious India and urged manufacturers to benefit from new markets opening for them. Modi also said that the nation is coming out of long term pending problems and working towards long term […]
Man dies, his brother injured in road accident at Pattan in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 29: A man died while his brother was injured after a truck collided with their vehicle in north Kashmir’s Pattan area on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred at Hyderbeigh when a truck bearing (registration number JK03E 8418), traveling from Srinagar to Baramulla, collided with an Eco vehicle […]
Centre notifies solid waste management rules
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Centre has notified the new Solid Waste Management Rules under which four-stream segregation of solid waste at source has been made mandatory, and clear responsibilities have been defined for bulk waste generators. The four categories for segregation are: wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste and special care waste. Union […]
J&K Republic Day Tableau Secures Second Position at National Level
JAMMU, JAN 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Republic Day Tableau has secured an impressive Second Position at the national level at the Republic Day Parade 2026, marking a significant milestone and a proud moment for the Union Territory. The recognition underscores Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, artistic excellence, and its vibrant traditions showcased on […]