Highway crisis: Minister rushes to take stock of situation, says growers won’t be left to suffer
Srinagar, Sep 15: Amid a valley-wide shutdown of fruit mandis due to disruptions on the Srinagar–Jammu national Highway, Minister for Agriculture Production Department and Horticulture, Javid Ahmad Dar, rushed to take stock of the highway situation and explore solutions to ensure the unhindered movement of fruit-laden trucks. Dar said he is personally assessing the situation […]
Fruit mandis shut across Kashmir valley over highway closure, demand restoration of road
Sopore, Sep 15: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government’s failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia’s second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, […]
Diesel, LPG stocks sufficient in Kashmir, highway restoration work going on: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 15: Amid public concern over petrol shortages and highway closure, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday said LPG and diesel stocks are sufficient, while there is shortage of petrol, but it is expected to be refilled within two days. Anshul Garg Div Com Kashmir said restoration work on the national highway is […]
Parcel train to ply daily from Kashmir; 15 parcel vans to be started from Anantnag: Railway Officials
Srinagar, Sep 15: In a major boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways on Monday launched a high-capacity daily parcel train service from Srinagar to Delhi for transporting apples and other fruits. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar described the initiative as a ‘golden moment’ for the region. “This is a […]
Engineers will continue to play crucial role in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted techies on the occasion of Engineers’ Day, and said they will continue to play a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a “Viksit Bharat”. The day is observed as a tribute to engineers’ contribution and also to commemorate the birth anniversary […]
LG Sinha flags off Rapid Cargo Train from Srinagar, says move will boost economy
Srinagar, Sep 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that parcel train service from Kashmir to New Delhi will give a major boost to the economy. Talking to reporters after flagging off the Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo Service from Nowgam Railway Station here, LG Sinha, said, ” The start of a daily time-tabled train […]
Cong backing Pak-groomed terrorists instead of supporting Indian Army, alleges PM
MANGALDOI (ASSAM): (Sep 14) , Sep 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that the Congress, instead of supporting the country’s army, was backing terrorists groomed by Pakistan. Addressing a programme at Mangaldoi in Assam’s Darrang district, he accused the grand old party of “protecting” infiltrators and anti-national forces. The prime minister also […]
Broadband internet services restored after week-long suspension in Doda
DODA/JAMMU, Sep 14 (PTI): Authorities on Sunday restored broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district where the situation started returning to normal after nearly one-week long restrictions following detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also president of AAP’s J-K unit, was detained […]
Insurance Amendment Bill likely to be introduced in Winter session: FM Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Sep 14 (PTI): Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, is likely to be introduced in Parliament in the upcoming Winter session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The winter session of Parliament generally commences in the second half of November and concludes before Christmas. “I hope […]
Delhi-bound IndiGo plane aborted take-off at Lucknow airport on Saturday
NEW DELHI, Sep 14 (PTI): A Delhi-bound IndiGo aircraft, carrying over 150 people, aborted take-off at the Lucknow airport due to a technical issue on Saturday, according to a source. There were more than 150 people, including Samajwadi Party leader and Lok Sabha member Dimple Yadav, in the flight, the source added. An IndiGo aircraft […]