Chief Secretary JK directs to tighten noose on overcharges
SRINAGAR, JULY 8: To achieve the goal of Digital India by providing seamless online services to the general public, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, issued directions to set up new touch points for CSCs in various Government offices like Deputy Commissioner offices, Block Development offices, Tehsil offices, Social Welfare offices, ARTO offices, Colleges and Universities. Directions […]
KPDCL adds 13,179 connections in 3 months, carries out 55K inspections to curb losses
SRINAGAR, JULY 08: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has added 13,719 fresh connections to its domestic consumer base of 9.81 lakh, adding load of 7.5 MW in the system. To curb power theft and bring down losses, as many as 55,321 inspection drives were carried out by Kashmir DISCOM from April to June this […]
If sanctity of exam is lost, re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET-UG 2024
NEW DELHI, July 8: The Supreme Court said Monday that if the sanctity of the medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 is “lost” and if the leak of its question paper has been propagated through social media, then a re-test has to be ordered. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also said if […]
HC dismisses plea to set aside order blocking messaging app in J&K over threat to national security
NEW DELHI, July 8 (PTI): The Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the Central government’s order blocking open-source messaging application ‘Briar’ in Jammu and Kashmir as it is suspected to be used by terrorists and could be a potential threat to national security. The high court observed that in the matters of national […]
Encounter breaks out in Kathua Village
Srinagar, July 8): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Machhedi area of Kathua district on Monday. Official sources said that a joint team of police and security forces came under fire during searches in Machhedi area, which the forces retaliated triggering off a gunfight. Meanwhile, more reinforcement has been sent to […]
High prices of vegetables causing pain to consumers
Kolkata, Jul 8 (PTI) Retail prices for vegetables, eggs, and poultry meat remain high in Kolkata markets, causing suffering for the common man. Tomato prices have soared to Rs 80-100 per kg from Rs 45-50 a month ago, while Brinjal is selling for Rs 110-140 per kg, a jump of nearly 150 per cent from […]
Over 5,800 Amarnath pilgrims depart from Jammu base camp for Kashmir
Jammu, Jul 8 (PTI) Amid tight security arrangements, over 5,800 pilgrims departed from Jammu on Monday for the twin base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. They said the number of pilgrims who have paid obeisance at the cave shine has crossed two lakh. Escorted by […]
We seek to play supportive role for peaceful, stable region: PM Modi ahead of Russia visit
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) India seeks to play a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he embarked on a high-profile visit to Russia to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin amid the conflict in Ukraine. It is Modi’s first trip to Russia since […]
SC to consider listing of fresh plea for bail of AAP leader in excise policy scam cases
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday said it would consider listing of a fresh petition of AAP leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia by which his bail plea has been sought to be revived in the excise policy scam cases. On June 4, the top court had refused to […]
Yatri dies of cardiac arrest at Baltal
Srinagar, July 8: A Yatri died of a cardiac arrest at Baltal in north Kashmir on Monday. He was identified as Chandra Bhan (59) son of Barli Ram resident of Patiala Punjab, officials said, adding that Bhan fell ill and died at Base Camp Baltal due to cardiac arrest. He said that after completion of […]
