NC-led JK govt achieved a lot in one year despite UT status: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Dec 5 (PTI) National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying a lot has been achieved in its first year within the limited powers granted to it under the Union Territory set up. Abdullah, however, said a lot more needs to be done to ease the sufferings […]
Railways adds extra coach to Jammu–New Delhi Rajdhani amid flight disruptions
Jammu, Dec 5 (PTI) In view of the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions, Northern Railways on Friday announced the augmentation of an additional coach in the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express for the next seven days, beginning tonight, officials said. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the decision comes to facilitate stranded passengers and provide them […]
Over 40 IndiGo flights cancelled; passengers left in the lurch
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 5 (PTI) Chaotic scenes unfolded at the two commercial airports in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after 13 IndiGo flights from Srinagar and 11 from Jammu were cancelled, prompting protests from hundreds of stranded passengers over the airline’s alleged failure to respond to distress calls. IndiGo operations continued to witness disruptions nationwide due […]
Cold weather conditions improve in Kashmir, Srinagar records 0.4 deg C
SRINAGAR, Dec 5 (PTI): Kashmir witnesses an improvement in the cold conditions as the night temperatures rose and settled above normal across the valley owing to overcast skies, officials said on Friday. The mercury on Thursday night settled above the freezing point at most places, providing huge relief to the residents from the biting cold […]
RBI trims policy interest rate by 25bps to 5.25pc, loans to get cheaper
MUMBAI, Dec 5 (PTI): Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI on Friday cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year. The […]
White collar terror module: SIA raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal
SRINAGAR, Dec 5 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as part of its investigations into the “white collar” terror module, officials said. The early morning raids were carried out by the SIA in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir, including at […]
Northern Army commander visits Poonch, reviews operational readiness
JAMMU, Dec 5 (PTI): The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to review operational readiness and assess the prevailing security situation in the area. The Army commander appreciated the steadfast dedication and high state of preparedness of the troops operating under challenging conditions. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, […]
PM Modi presents copy of Gita in Russian to Putin
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin. “Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world,” PM Modi said in a post on […]
‘Centuries-old’ stone sculpture of Hindu deity unearthed in Gulmarg
Srinagar, Dec 5 (PTI) A stone sculpture of a Hindu deity, presumed to be centuries old, has been unearthed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Thursday. The sculpture, believed to depict either Lord Vishnu or Lord Surya, was discovered on the outskirts of Gulmarg during a routine patrol conducted by the Gulmarg […]
Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (PTI): The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the national interests of the two sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said against the backdrop of Washington’s aggressive approach towards New Delhi and Moscow. In the context of India’s energy ties with Russia, […]