Pollution boards can impose environmental damages, says SC
NEW DELHI, Aug 5 (PTI): In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance. A bench comprising justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra held that under […]
CBK secures conviction in two separate criminal cases
Srinagar, Aug 5: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has successfully secured convictions in two separate criminal cases, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat economic crimes in the region. In the first case, the Court of City Judge Srinagar convicted the accused Mukhtar Ahmad Guroo and Nazir Ahmad Guroo […]
NDA Parliamentary Party meet passes resolution, praises Ops Sindoor and Mahadev
New Delhi, Aug 5: The NDA Parliamentary Party on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution to salute the courage and unwavering commitment of armed forces during Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. According to the resolution, the NDA MPs said the armed forces’ courage highlights unflinching devotion to protecting our nation. They also paid condolences and respects […]
PM Modi felicitated at NDA meet over Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by the NDA parliamentary party on Tuesday for his government’s firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack under Operation Sindoor. The MPs of the BJP-led ruling alliance met here in their only second such meeting during Parliament’s sessions since the government was formed in […]
PM Modi to address NDA parliamentary meeting on Tuesday
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, a get-together of the ruling alliance’s MPs which is being held after a considerable gap. The NDA meeting comes a couple of days before the filing of nomination for vice president’s election begins from August 7. […]
CM Omar Abdullah advocates organic farming and climate-resilient agriculture
JAMMU, Aug 4: Underscoring the critical role of agriculture in shaping the economic future of J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences &Technology, Jammu, today addressed the 9th Convocation of the University at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Chatha. Congratulating the graduating scholars, the Chief Minister said […]
Man detained over ‘suspicious movement’ along IB in Kathua
JAMMU, Aug 4 (PTI): Security forces detained a person moving under suspicious circumstances near the International Border (IB) in Kathua district, official sources said. The detention took place in the Marheen area of the district late Sunday night, they said. Police and BSF are questioning him about suspicious calls on his mobile number, they added.
IMD issues weather alert for four districts of Jammu region
SRINAGAR, AUG 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), MET center Srinagar, has issued a nowcast update predicting moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu region over the next 2-3 hours. This weather alert also warns of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in vulnerable areas. […]
SHA J&K clarifies allegations of denial of PM-JAY benefits in Private Hospitals
SRINAGAR, AUG 4: In response to a recent news report highlighting the concerns about alleged denial of services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in certain private hospitals, the State Health Agency, J&K, has issued a clarification to reassure the beneficiaries of their rights and the support available to them. As per an official communique issued […]
Amit Shah appeals people to hoist tricolour at homes ahead of Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Ahead of Independence Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday appealed to all citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes, and upload a selfie with the tricolour on a designated portal as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. In a post on ‘X’ in Hindi, Shah […]