CBSE mandates schools to install CCTV cameras with real-time recording
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has amended affiliation norms to mandate schools to install CCTV cameras with real-time audio-visual recording at all places other than toilets, an official said on Monday. “Safety of students is one of the paramount responsibilities of a school and ensure that the students […]
Over 160 J-K Congress leaders leave for Delhi to ‘gherao’ Parliament
Jammu, July 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Congress leadership on Monday left for the national capital under the ‘Delhi Chalo’ programme to ‘gherao’ Parliament, pressing for a bill for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The party leadership lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “utter failure” to fulfil the demand […]
Drug-free J&K imperative for well-being of future generations: Sakeena Itoo
SRINAGAR, JUL 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo today emphasized that a constant and collective effort from community stakeholders, religious leaders, government officials, law enforcement agencies and citizens is crucial to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in the society. The Minister made these remarks while addressing […]
Lt Guv expresses grief over death of pilgrim, student
SRINAGAR, JUL 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the tragic landslide incident at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which a devotee lost his life and a few others were injured. The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide best possible […]
Cash discovery row: 63 opposition MPs submit notice in RS for removal of Justice Varma
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Sixty-three opposition MPs on Monday gave a notice in the Rajya Sabha to move a motion for the removal of high court judge Yashwant Varma from whose residence burnt wads of currency notes were found following a fire incident in March. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain said the notice has […]
Update: Landslide hits Vaishno Devi track in Reasi; one dead, nine injured
Jammu, Jul 21 (PTI) A massive landslide struck the old track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, leaving one pilgrim dead and 10 others injured, officials said. They said a booking office and an overhead iron structure caved in under the weight of the landslide, triggered by […]
Student killed after rolling stone hits school building in Poonch
Jammu, Jul 21: At least one student was killed while as several others were injured after a rock hit a Govt. School Building in Banch Poonch on Monday. CMO Poonch, Dr. P A Khan said that one student was killed and several others were injured when a rock from an adjacent mountain rolled down and […]
PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, says Indian armed forces achieved their objective
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Parliament’s Monsoon session is like a ‘Vijay Utsav’ as the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives under Operation Sindoor 100 per cent, and expressed confidence that the MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice. Speaking with the media before the start of […]
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition protests to demand Op Sindoor discussion
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy protests by opposition parties seeking a discussion on Operation Sindoor on the first day of the Monsoon session on Monday, leading to the House being adjourned till 12 noon. After obituary references, opposition members led by the Congress were up on their feet as they […]
Police recovers unidentified dead body in Anantnag
Srinagar, Jul 21: A unidentified body was recovered on Monday morning in Nandapora Khanabal area of outh Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that on Monday morning some locals found a male body in the bushes at Nandapora Khanabal. As per the sources, the deceased seems to have died few days back. Police have registered a […]
