Amit Shah pays tributes to those who suffered during Partition, says Cong divided nation
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the Partition in 1947 and accused the Congress of dividing the country and hurting the pride of Maa Bharti (Mother India). On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Shah said it is an occasion to express […]
Our responsibility to strengthen harmony that holds country together: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on August 14, is a reminder of people’s enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together. On this day, India remembers the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during […]
Three Terror associates held with pistol, other ammunition in north Kashmir’s Handwara
Srinagar, Aug 14): Security forces on Thursday apprehended three terrorist associates at Hajin Kralgund area of North Kashmir’s Handwara. Officials said that a joint team of police, army and CRPF during search operation arrested three terrorist associates. The apprehended terrorist associates have been identified as Mohammad Iqbal Pandith son of Shareef Din Pandith resident if […]
Banks to clear cheques within few hours from Oct 4: RBI
Mumbai, Aug 13 (PTI) The RBI will introduce a new mechanism from October 4 for clearance of cheques within hours of being presented to banks, reducing the current time period of up to two working days. Cheques will be scanned, presented, and passed in a few hours and on a continuous basis during business hours. […]
Police arrests man running heroin supply racket online in Udhampur
JAMMU, Aug 13 (PTI): Police on Wednesday busted a heroin supply network that operated online with the arrest of a peddler in Udhampur district, officials said. During a routine checking at Jakheni, a police team intercepted the accused identified as Arif Hussain, a resident of Doda, and recovered heroin from his possession, they said. Preliminary […]
Plea on stray dogs mentioned in SC, CJI says he ‘will look into it’
NEW DELHI, Aug 13 (PTI): “I will look into it,” Chief Justice of India B R Gavai assured on Wednesday when a plea relating to stray dogs was mentioned for urgent hearing in the Supreme Court. The plea by the Conference for Human Rights (India) was mentioned before a bench of the chief justice and […]
Sports infrastructure witnessed remarkable transformation in J&K: Lt Guv Sinha
Bijbehara, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in sports infrastructure over the last five years, paving the way for a vibrant sports ecosystem that is inspiring lakhs of youth to actively participate in games at various levels. Speaking during the Bijbehara Premier League […]
PM Modi likely to visit New York for UNGA session next month
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN here. The 80th session of the UNGA will open on September 9. The high-level General Debate will run […]
Full dress rehearsals, security drills held successfully ahead of Independence Day in Kashmir: IGP
Srinagar, Aug 13: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Wednesday said that full dress rehearsals for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations were successfully conducted in all districts of the Kashmir Valley. Speaking to media, IGP Birdi said that all contingents participated in the rehearsals, which were held smoothly across the Valley. “In Srinagar, […]
Soldier dies as army foils infiltration bid in Uri, north Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 13 (PTI) A soldier was killed in an exchange of fire as the Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of north Kashmir, officials said. They said troops foiled the infiltration bid in Churunda area of Uri in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. However, […]