Normalisation of scores for CUET-UG, NET to be done away with: UGC chief
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Normalisation of scores for the Common University Entrance Test-UG and the National Eligibility Test is being done away with from this year, according to UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar. “No normalisation of scores will be required this year since both exams will be conducted in a single shift for a subject,” […]
Lt Governor conducts on-site inspection of SASB’s Office & Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk
SRINAGAR, APR 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed the progress of the Office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The Lt Governor made an inspectional visit to the prestigious project site and directed the Officials to fast-track the construction works to complete the targeted floors ahead of […]
Assembly polls in JK to take place soon: Union minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon and the people of the Union Territory are enthusiastic about participating in the electoral process to support the BJP’s development agenda. Speaking to PTI, he asserted that normalcy has been restored in […]
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking 3-year law course instead of 5-year
NEW DELHI, Apr 22 (PTI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and the Bar Council of India to set up an expert committee for exploring the feasibility of conducting a three-year LLB course instead of the existing five-year after class 12. A bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Boat capsize in Sgr: Lt Guv Sinha visits Gandbal, meets victims’ families
Srinagar, Apr 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday visited Gandbal area of Srinagar, where six people drowned to death last week after a boat capsized in the river Jhelum. An official said that LG Sinha visited the families of deceased persons and also met the families whose kin are still missing. He said that Sinha […]
Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness
NEW DELHI, Apr 22 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, and reviewed India’s overall military preparedness in the region. Singh’s visit to Siachen came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region. The defence minister, accompanied by […]
J&K records below normal night temp amid ‘generally dry weather’ forecast
Srinagar, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir recorded below normal night temperature on Monday even as the meteorological department here predicted generally dry weather till April 25, officials said. A MeT department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 6.7°C against 8.4°C on the previous night and it was 2.2°C below normal for the […]
NIA raids on in Srinagar in terror-related case
SRINAGAR, Apr 22 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency Monday carried out raids at nine locations in Srinagar in a militancy related case, officials said here. The NIA sleuths carried out the raids along with police and CRPF, they said. Further details were awaited.
Omar Abdullah accuses PDP of benefiting BJP
Srinagar, Apr 21 (PTI) National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP of benefiting the BJP by contesting elections against the INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite being regional rivals, the PDP and the NC had joined the opposition alliance but failed to arrive at a seat sharing agreement. “It is […]
8 IEDs, 2 wireless sets seized from terrorist hideout in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 21 (PTI) Security forces on Sunday busted a terrorist hideout in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, leading to the recovery of eight Improvised Explosive Devices, or IEDs, two wireless sets, and some ammunition, officials said. The recovered material was in a highly rusted condition, indicating that the hideout was in […]
