PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s 1st electric vehicle e-Vitara
Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s first electric vehicle e-Vitara from the Hansalpur manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The made-in-India Maruti e-Vitara will be exported to more than 100 countries, including Japan. Modi also inaugurated the lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility by Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso, supporting hybrid and […]
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar NH amid rains across Jammu
JAMMU, Aug 26 (PTI): Moderate to heavy rains lashed Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, leading to suspension of traffic along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. Almost all the rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submerging a number of low-lying areas and roads in the […]
Thousands turn up to watch day-night cricket match in once terror-infested south Kashmir’s Pulwama
Pulwama (JK), Aug 26 (PTI) Thousands turned up to watch the first-ever day-night cricket match in this south Kashmir district, a spectacle PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para hailed as the “start of a new inning” for valley’s youngsters. The inaugural match of the Royal Premier League is being played at Pulwama Sports Stadium between Royal Goodwill […]
Rotten Meat Row: FDA suspends food licences of nine dealers
Srinagar, Aug 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday released the “much-awaited” list of nine suspended FSSAI licenses across Srinagar and Anantnag in its ongoing crackdown on rotten meat, synthetic cheese, and expired sweets, officials said. The official list, issued by the FDA, shows the suspension of licenses of several […]
Lt Guv addressed Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University
SRINAGAR, AUG 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Bihar presided over the Convocation Ceremony. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the management of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, faculty members, staff and graduating students, and extended his best […]
CM Omar Abdullah reaffirms social welfare as Government’s primary responsibility
SRINAGAR, AUG 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government’s firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as Government’s main responsibility rather than an act of charity. Addressing a one-day event on “Empowering Communities—Welfare for All” at the SKICC, the Chief Minister stressed that welfare initiatives must be designed to reach the most […]
Rusted grenade found in garbage dump in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 25 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday recovered a rusted grenade near here, officials said. The grenade was found lying in a garbage dump by a police party during patrolling at Iqbal Colony in Safakadal area of downtown city, the officials said The area was immediately cordoned off and the explosive device […]
Hope SC sets deadline for restoration of statehood to JK: CM Omar
Srinagar, Aug 25 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set a deadline on the restoration of statehood to the Union territory after it hears the case in October. The apex court on Monday refused to advance the date of hearing on pleas seeking restoration […]
Custodian land ‘grab’ case: Incriminating documents, digital evidence seized in Jammu, says ED
JAMMU, Aug 25 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has seized various incriminating documents and digital devices during recent raids at multiple locations here against some revenue department officials as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged grabbing of custodian land. At least nine locations in Jammu and one in Udhampur […]
Supreme Court lists J&K statehood matter on Oct 10, refuses urgent hearing
New Delhi, Aug 25: The Supreme Court on Monday refused urgent hearing on Jammu and Kashmir statehood matter, stating that the matter will be heard on October 10 this year. According to reports the counsel for petitioners today sought urgent hearing on the statehood matter. “I am seeking early listing of a contempt petition relating […]