ADB retains India’s growth forecast at 7 pc for FY’25
NEW DELHI, July 17 (PTI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday maintained India’s GDP growth forecast at 7 per cent for the current financial year, citing that a rebound in agriculture is expected given above-normal monsoon projections. The ADB forecast comes a day after the International Monetary Fund revised upward its GDP growth projections […]
Muharram procession begins as Shia mourners march from Bota Kadal to Zadibal
Srinagar, July 17: The traditional Zuljanah procession of Shia mourners on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura began from Bota Kadal to Zadibal, Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Witnesses said that the procession began from Bota Kadal amid tight security with hundreds of Shia mourners accompanying the Zuljanah. Traffic police have also issued a detailed advisory to ensure […]
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra
Jammu, July 17 (PTI) A fresh batch of 3,700 pilgrims left for the Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas on Wednesday amidst tight security measures. The 20th batch of pilgrims left at 3:05 am in 127 vehicles under CRPF escort from Bhagwati Nagar base camp. The group included 2,734 men, 952 women and nine […]
Brief exchanges of fire between security forces, terrorists in Doda
Jammu, July 17 (PTI) Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice briefly within a span of four hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. Village Defence Guards (VDGs) also opened fire on observing suspicious movement outside their village, while two explosive shells were recovered from Gandoh area, […]
J&K Real Estate Regulatory Authority launches Portal
JAMMU, JULY 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA), on Tuesday, launched its official portal, a significant milestone in regulation of the real estate sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The portal, rera.jk.gov.in, which is developed and hosted by National Informatics Centre, J&K, aims to promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in the real estate […]
Authorities issue Traffic Advisory for Youm-i-Ashoora in Sgr areas
Srinagar, July 16: In wake of the Youm-i-Ashoora on 10th Muharram, the Traffic Police Department has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement across affected areas during the main Zuljinah procession from Bota Kadal to Imam Bargah Zadibal. According to an order the procession, scheduled for 17th July 2024, will impact traffic in […]
Three tourists die as vehicle falls in gorge on Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, July 16: At least three persons died and another one was critically injured after a vehicle fell into a deep gorge on Zojila Pass in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday, police said. An official said that the accident took place near Panimatha when the vehicle was on way to zero point from Sonamarg. […]
Chief Justice unveils Mahatma Gandhi bust inside High Court Complex
SRINAGAR, JULY 16: Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, today unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi inside the High Court Complex, Srinagar. Justice Tashi Rabastan, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Javid lqbal Wani, Justice Mohd Akram Chowdhary and Justice Moksha Khajuria […]
Security grid has failed in J-K: Congress
JAMMU, July 16 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday held anti-Pakistan protests and criticised the BJP-led government for “failure of the security grid” in Jammu and Kashmir to address the escalating terrorist activities. Four Army personnel, including a captain, lost their lives after sustaining injuries in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in the Doda district […]
Police booked miscreant under PSA in Baramulla
Srinagar, July 16: Police booked a person identified as Bashir Ahmad Beigh son of Ghulam Mohiuddin resident of Shirpora Chandoosa Baramulla under Public Safety Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that the booked person has been detained and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar. […]
