CM Abdullah campaigns for NC leader in Nagrota for Nov 11 bypoll
JAMMU, Nov 6 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged voters in the Nagrota Assembly constituency to turn out in large numbers on November 11 and ensure the party’s victory in the upcoming byelection. Abdullah was addressing a gathering in support of National Conference candidate Shameem Begum, who is contesting the Nagrota bypoll. The […]
CM approves used water management project, heritage courses in JK
Jammu, Nov 6 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday approved a used water management project, which includes a Rs 19.99 crore sewage treatment plant for Ganderbal town in central Kashmir. “This will ensure proper treatment of used water, keep our rivers clean and improve public health and sanitation,” the Office of the Chief Minister, […]
Search operation underway to track down terrorists in Kishtwar
JAMMU, Nov 6 (PTI): A cordon and search operation is underway to track down at least two to three terrorists believed to be hiding in a forested area of Kishtwar district, officials said on Thursday. The operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested Chatru belt on […]
CS condoles demise of former Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar
JAMMU, NOV 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has expressed his profound grief over the demise of Ashok Kumar, who served as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir from 17th October 1994 to 9th October 1996. In his condolence message, Dulloo remembered Ashok Kumar as an able administrator and a distinguished civil servant who rendered […]
Lt Guv pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine
Katra, Nov 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine today. He prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT, an official spokesman said here.
SC irked over Centre’s request to defer hearing on pleas against tribunal reforms law
NEW DELHI, Nov 6 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the Centre’s request to adjourn the hearing on a batch of pleas, including the one filed by the Madras Bar Association, challenging the constitutional validity of the 2021 law on tribunal reforms. On November 3, a bench headed by Chief Justice […]
Trump says he won’t attend G20 Summit in South Africa later this month
New York, Nov 6 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has said he will not attend the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in South Africa later this month. “I am not going. We have a G20 meeting in South Africa. South Africa shouldn’t even be in the Gs anymore because what’s happened there is bad. […]
PM Modi urges Bihar to vote with full enthusiasm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Bihar to exercise their franchise with full enthusiasm in the first phase of Assembly elections. “Today Bihar celebrates the first phase of the festival of democracy. Му appeal to all voters of this phase in the assembly elections is that they […]
Polling begins for 121 seats in first phase of Bihar assembly elections
Patna, Nov 6 (PTI) Voting began for 121 seats in Bihar in the first phase of assembly elections on Thursday morning, amid tight security arrangements, an official said. The polling commenced at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. In the first phase, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate […]
Minor fire incident at Rajbagh Building Housing J&K Bank Offices, normal operations to resume tomorrow: J&K Bank
Srinagar, Nov 5: A minor fire incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a building in Rajbagh, Srinagar, which houses the J&K Bank’s Air Cargo Branch and Cluster Office. The Bank confirmed that the fire was swiftly brought under control and caused no damage to its offices. “We wish to reassure the public, our customers, and […]