Let’s work unitedly to confront pressing challenges: PM Modi to Global South
NEW DELHI, Aug 17 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on the countries of the Global South to work unitedly in dealing with food and energy security crises and challenges of terrorism as he flagged concerns over consequences of “uncertainties” around the world. In his opening address at the third edition of the […]
Nearly 650 people killed in recent spate of violence in Bangladesh: UN report
Dhaka/Geneva, Aug 17 (PTI) Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions. According to the 10-page report titled […]
Key parliamentary panels constituted, Cong’s Venugopal to head PAC
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Key parliamentary panels, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that will be headed by Congress’ K C Venugopal, have been constituted. BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal will head the Committee on Estimates while his party colleague Baijayant Panda will chair the Committee on Public Undertakings. The Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Public […]
Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to Rs 2,100/tonne
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 2,100 per tonne, from Rs 4,600 per tonne with effect from Saturday. The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED). The SAED on the export of diesel, petrol and jet fuel or […]
Policeman found dead in Srinagar home, probe ordered
Srinagar, Aug 17: An assistant sub-inspector of Jammu and Kashmir police posted in Srinagar was found dead in his room in the Ahmad Nagar area of the city, officials said on Saturday. An official said that the cop posted at Ahmad Nagar police station was found unconscious in his room. He added that he was […]
EC cites J&K security, festivals, rains for not announcing Maharashtra polls
NEW DELHI, Aug 16 (PTI): The Election Commission on Friday said the Maharashtra Assembly elections will be announced later, citing the requirement of additional security forces for the Jammu and Kashmir polls and the packed festival season in the western state. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said heavy rains in […]
CEC acknowledges threat posed by drugs during elections
NEW DELHI, Aug 16 (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday acknowledged the threat posed by drugs during elections and said the issue necessitates broader focus and action. Responding to a question while announcing the schedule for Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, Kumar highlighted the severity of the drugs problem […]
Election Commission announces 3-phase Assembly polls for J&K from Sep 18
Srinagar, Aug 16: Chief Election Commission of India (CEC) Rajeev Kumar Friday announced three-phased assembly polls for J&K starting from September 18 and counting will be done on October 4. “We had promised the shortest Assembly poll schedule and we stand by our promise. Elections in J&K will be held in three phases from September […]
Assembly poll in J&K will be held in three phases, with voting on Sep 18, Sep 25, and Oct 1
New Delhi, Aug 16: Assembly poll in J&K will be held in three phases, with voting on Sep 18, Sep 25, and Oct 1 Counting of votes on October 4, CEC Kumar.
J&K Media Accreditation Committee (JKMAC) grants accreditation to journalists
SRINAGAR, AUG 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Media Accreditation Committee (JKMAC), chaired by Director Information J&K, Jatin Kishore, today held a meeting to finalize the grant of accreditations in favour of News Media Representatives. The committee reviewed and scrutinised the applications received from different News Media Representatives. A total of 412 applications were received, with […]
