Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition protest over price rise
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Tuesday amid protests by opposition members over imposition of GST on some new items and on price rise issue. As soon as the House reassembled at 2 pm, opposition members belonging to the Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK and others came to the well of […]
4,800 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu
Jammu, Jul 19 (PTI) The 20th batch of over 4,800 Amarnath pilgrims left the base camp here for the twin base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on Tuesday, officials said. A total of 4,898 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 159 vehicles amid […]
Rupee falls 7 paise to all-time low of 80.05 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 7 paise to an all-time low of 80.05 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday tracking the strength of the American currency and firm crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 80 against the American dollar, then lost ground to quote […]
Active COVID-19 cases in country decline
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India logged 15,528 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,37,83,062, while the active cases dipped to 1,43,654, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,25,785 with 25 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The […]
MeT predicts rains from July 20-24 in JK
Srinagar, July 19: The weatherman on Tuesday forecast dry weather for next 24 hours and rain and thunderstorm during July 20-24 in Jammu and Kashmir. “Dry weather is expected for most part of the day. However, a brief spell of Rain/Thunderstorm may occur towards late afternoon/evening, although chances are less,” a meteorological department official here […]
Rupee depreciates by 25% since December 2014
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Indian rupee has declined by about 25 per cent since December 31, 2014, and is nearing 80 against the dollar, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The value of the rupee declined from 63.33 against a dollar on December 31, 2014, to 79.41 on July 11, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala […]
152 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K
Srinagar, Jul 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir reported 152 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the infection tally in the union territory to 4,57,184, officials said here. While 85 cases were reported from the Jammu division, 67 cases were reported from the Kashmir valley. After one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, […]
LG Sinha announces 10 pc reservation for Agniveers in J-K Police
Srinagar, Jul 18 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. During the 16th edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ radio talk on Sunday, Sinha said his decision was based on the suggestion given by two youth from Jammu – Sankarshan Sharma and Akarshit Sharma. […]
Govt notifies upto 125% enhancement in scholarship for tribal students
SRINAGAR, JULY 18: The Tribal Affairs Department has notified enhancement in scholarship for tribal students pursuing higher studies in Government and recognised private institutions including Universities, Colleges and Schools. In the first ever revision of scholarship amount since 2011-2012 the department has notified more than 100%-125% hike in each segment and also increased the number […]
RS proceedings adjourned for the day
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on the first day of the Monsoon Session on Monday following sloganeering and disruption by Congress MPs over issues like price rise and GST. Earlier, several newly elected members of the upper House took oath. As Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu was making some […]