Agree ‘100 per cent’ with Xi that US was on decline, but under Biden: Trump
WASHINGTON, May 15 (PTI): US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was “100 per cent correct” in his assessment that the US was a nation in decline, but the remarks referred to the years of his predecessor Joe Biden. “When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre each
NEW DELHI, May 15 (PTI): Petrol and diesel prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3 per litre after state-owned oil firms ended a four-year record hiatus in rate revision. Petrol price was hiked to Rs 97.77 per litre from Rs 94.77 in the national capital. Diesel now costs Rs 90.67 as against Rs 89.67 […]
Cabinet approves SDH Hazratbal upgradation under relaxed buffer zone norms
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the upgradation of Sub-District Hospital Hazratbal by granting relaxation in the buffer zone restrictions under the Srinagar Master Plan–2035. The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers, with the objective of strengthening healthcare […]
Pak-sponsored terrorism, narco trade biggest threats, will hunt down drug syndicates: DGP Nalin Prabhat
Srinagar, May 14: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and narco-terrorism, warning cross-border drug syndicates and their handlers of strict action. Addressing a press conference at PCR Kashmir, the DGP said that “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” has significantly intensified anti-drug operations across […]
‘Peace cannot be piecemeal’: India flags serious concerns over West Asia crisis, unilateral sanctions
NEW DELHI, May 14 (PTI): India on Thursday flagged grave concerns over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to develop “practical ways” to navigate geopolitical upheavals as well as “unilateral coercive” sanctions. In his address at the opening day […]
India no longer a country that suffers, will strike back if Pak provokes us again: Rajnath Singh
JAIPUR, May 14 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan against terrorism and said India would strike back decisively if provoked again. Addressing a public gathering at Merta town in Nagaur after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a strong message to Pakistan. “Perhaps Pakistan […]
Lt Guv inaugurates ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Kupwara
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Karnah in Kupwara District. The initiative marked a significant milestone in the promotion of battlefield tourism, heritage preservation and border area development. The Lieutenant Governor applauded Northern Command, Chinar Corps, and all officers, soldiers, engineers, workforce and […]
Police attach property of PoK-based terror handler in Sopore
Srinagar, May 14: Police on Thursday attached an immovable property belonging to a terror handler operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said. The attached property—10 marlas of land valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh—is located at Kehnusa in Bandipora district, they said. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 307/2023 registered at Police […]
Row over Assembly Committees: BJP to meet soon to decide on boycott, says LoP Sunil Sharma
Jammu, May 14: The tussle over the allocation of chairmanships in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s House Committees has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma Thursday saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will soon convene a meeting to decide whether to boycott the panels. Sharma said that the distribution of committee chairmanships […]
‘NEET paper leak’: Minister Sakina Itoo seeks fair probe
Srinagar, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday called for a transparent investigation into the alleged ‘NEET-UG paper leak’ incident. The minister said all those involved in the fraud must face strict punishment, irrespective of their influence or position. Speaking to reporters, Itoo, said the alleged fraud has deeply […]