SC seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30 per cent quota for women lawyers in govt panels
NEW DELHI, May 20 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre, all states and union territories on a PIL seeking 30 percent quota for women lawyers in government panels and law officer positions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi took note of […]
CUK announces austerity measures, online classes, WFH on Fridays
Srinagar, May 20: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation. According to an official order, the university administration said that from May-22-2026, the university shall hold online teaching and Work From Home (WFH) […]
PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni
ROME, May 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday landed in Italy, where he will be meeting his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella, and discuss with them ways to boost India-Italy cooperation. Modi, who is on a four-nation European tour, arrived here from Norway. He was received at the airport by […]
UP, J-K police orders probe into ‘religious conversion’ of barber in Kupwara
Kupwara/Bijnor (UP), May 19 (PTI) A case each was filed in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber in Kupwara district of the Union territory, officials said. According to a complaint by the father of the teenager, Krishna Kumar, his son Vishal had gone to […]
Land fraud case: EOW carries out searches in Budgam
SRINAGAR, May 19 (PTI): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out searches in a land fraud case in Budgam district. Searches were carried out Semsaan village in Budgam distruct at the residence of one of the accused in the presence of executive magistrates to collect incriminating material and […]
Lieutenant Governor Joins Nasha-Mukt J&K Campaign in Pulwama
Srinagar, May 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today, joined people’s movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed the citizens. He urged the people to strike the final blow against drug abuse, so together we dismantle the narco-terror network and save our young generation from addiction. “This past month, Jammu Kashmir has witnessed public spirit awaken. […]
Advisor to CM reviews Jammu Smart City projects
JAMMU, MAY 19: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today conducted an extensive review of key infrastructure and development works being executed under the Jammu Smart City Limited and stressed the need for timely completion of all major projects ahead of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. During the visit, the Advisor was accompanied by Dr. […]
Bus overturns in Ramban; conductor killed, 19 injured
BANIHAL/JAMMU, May 19 (PTI): A passenger bus skidded off the road and overturned in the Sangaldan mountainous belt of Ramban district on Tuesday, leaving the conductor dead and 19 others injured, officials said. The bus was on its way to Jammu from Dharam in Gool when the accident took place near the Sangaldan police post. […]
SC dismisses pleas for modification, recall of directions on relocation, sterilisation of stray dogs
NEW DELHI, May 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dogs as it dismissed all applications and petitions seeking recall of its earlier directions on relocation and sterilisation of strays. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and […]
Machail Mata Yatra: CS reviews elaborate arrangements for safe pilgrimage
SRINAGAR, May 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being put in place by the concerned Divisional and District Administrations for the smooth, safe and hassle-free conduct of the annual Machail Mata Yatra scheduled to commence in August this year in the mountainous region of Kishtwar. The meeting, […]