CBI arrests 6 JK policemen on SC order for cop’s custodial torture
Srinagar, Aug 21 (PTI) The CBI on Wednesday arrested eight police personnel, including at least two officers, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of a cop, following orders from the Supreme Court last month, officials said here. The arrested cops include a deputy superintendent of police, an inspector, and an assistant sub-inspector, officials said […]
Lok Sabha passes bill to ban online games played with money
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to ban the operating, facilitating and advertising of online games played with money, with a view to checking rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud. Piloted by Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Promotion and Regulation of […]
CM Omar Abdullah calls for increasing coverage under social inclusion schemes
SRINAGAR, AUG 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of financial inclusion schemes, social security coverage, district capex and progress of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) works programme. Chief Minister also reviewed the GST collection – tax and non-tax revenue for the current financial year. The meeting was attended […]
Deserted by pilgrims, Machail Mata base camp reels after Chisoti tragedy
Gulabgarh (JK), Aug 20 (PTI) About 20 km from the cloudburst-hit Chisoti, the main base camp for pilgrims visiting the Machail Mata temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district tells a different but equally grim story. The rows of roadside tin shops stand covered with polythene sheets while the shopkeepers owning concrete structures sit idle […]
Trump imposed sanctions on India to end Russia-Ukraine war: WH
New York, Aug 20 (PTI) US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said. Trump has imposed tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent for Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil that will come […]
Shah moves bills in LS for removal of PM, CMs, ministers arrested on criminal charges
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Union Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday moved three bills in Lok Sabha for the removal of the prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers arrested on serious criminal charges for 30 days, drawing fierce protests from the Opposition. As soon as the bill was tabled, the Opposition members began protests and […]
Premier educational institutions set up in J&K in past 10 years: LG Sinha
Inaugurates administrative block at Central University in Ganderbal Ganderbal: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that in the past 10 years some premier educational institutions have been established in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing during the inauguration of administrative block at the Central University of Kashmir, LG Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer […]
NDA candidate Radhakrishan files nomination papers for vice presidential election
NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (PTI): NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the vice presidential election in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders. Modi, flanked by Radhakrishnan and senior NDA leaders, handed over four sets of nomination […]
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon due to protests by Opposition over SIR issue
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Lok Sabha was on Wednesday adjourned till 12 noon due to vociferous protests by opposition parties demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise carried out by the Election Commission in Bihar and other issues. When the House met at 11 am, opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, […]
Union HM Amit Shah to introduce JK Reorganisation amendment bill in parliament today
New Delhi, Aug 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a series of important Bills in Parliament, including amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Shah will move for leave to introduce the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at […]