Military infra at PoK’s Leepa Valley decimated, will take months to rebuild: Army officials
Tangdhar (J-K), May 20 (PTI) The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army has completely destroyed military infrastructure at Leepa Valley in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said. Indian Army officials estimate that it will take Pakistan 8-12 months to rebuild the infrastructure. During a visit by PTI to the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar, a […]
Fresh law graduates cannot appear in judicial services exam: SC
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that fresh law graduates cannot appear in judicial services examination, mandating minimum three years of legal practice for candidates applying to entry-level posts. The verdict will have far-reaching implications for judicial service aspirants. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine […]
3/4th of India’s population at ‘high’ to ‘very high’ heat risk: CEEW study
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of India’s total population, are currently at ‘high’ to ‘very high’ heat risk, according to a new study. According to the study published on Tuesday by Delhi-based climate and energy think-tank Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews reorganisation proposals of Housing & Urban Development Department
SRINAGAR, MAY 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the reorganisation of departments and agencies under the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD), emphasising the need to strengthen institutional capacity to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam […]
Lt Guv reconstitutes Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards
SRINAGAR, MAY 19: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards and nominated distinguished personalities from various walks of life, as members for three years. A notification approving the reconstitution of the board was issued by the Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chairman of […]
Foreign secretary briefs parliamentary panel on issues related to Pakistan
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday briefed a parliamentary committee on the India-Pakistan military conflict in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting of Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was attended by members, including the TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee, the Congress’ Rajeev […]
Rest of schools in 30 border areas in Jammu region reopen
JAMMU, May 19 (PTI): Schools along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu reopened on Monday as normalcy has begun to return to the region. After remaining shut for almost 12 days in the aftermath of the recent hostilities between the two countries, schools falling in 30 locations close to the Line of Control and International Border […]
All high court judges entitled to full pension: SC
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held all high court judges, including additional judges, will be entitled to full pension and retirement benefits. The top court said the former chief justices of the high court will get Rs 15 lakh per annum as pension. Observing that denial […]
Four held for immoral trafficking in Baramulla
Srinagar, May 19 (PTI) Four people, including a woman, was arrested for immoral trafficking in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police officer said. “Acting on credible input, Baramulla Police has successfully busted an immoral trafficking racket operating in the Kunzer area. A team from Kunzer police station conducted a swift and well-coordinated raid, […]
Search operation underway in Rajouri following reports of suspicious movement
Jammu, May 19 (PTI) Security forces launched a search operation following reports of suspected movement in the border belt of Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. A search operation in the forest belt of Poonch district is also underway. Acting on information that a woman spotted three suspected persons in Nowshera area late Sunday night, […]