NEET-UG row: SC to hear batch of pleas on July 8

New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 8 a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden NEET-UG, including those alleging irregularities in the examination held on May 5 and seeking a direction that it be held afresh. According to the cause list for July 8 uploaded on the […]
Arms, ammunition recovered during search operation in north Kashmir’s Kupwara

Srinagar, Jul 2 (PTI) Security forces on Tuesday recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Based on specific inputs from Kupwara Police, the search operation was launched by security forces in general area of Nangari Forest, Dardpora Kralpora, in the north Kashmir district, a police spokesman said. […]
Opposition upset as first time non-Congress leader became PM for third term: Modi

New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules and conduct, and learn from senior members about the best practices, comments that came a day after the ruling alliance accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of making a “most irresponsible” speech. Addressing a meeting of NDA […]
Biker dies in south Kashmir’s Achabal area during road accident

Achabal, July 2: A motorcyclist lost his life on Tuesday morning after colliding with a boundary wall at Jogigund area of Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, an official said. He said that the motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle bearing registration number JK03J-6064 and hit the boundary wall. “He died on the spot”, the […]
Fire damages 10 houses, 8 shops in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district

Anantnag, July 2: As many as ten residential houses and eight shops were gutted in a fire incident in South Kashmir’s Anantnag on Tuesday night, sources said. Sources said that fire broke out in one of the residential houses in the area last night and quickly spread to nearby houses, causing extensive damage to ten […]
Stock broking firms tumble; Angel One tanks over 10 pc

NEW DELHI, July 2 (PTI): Shares of stock broking firms declined on Tuesday, a day after markets regulator Sebi directed stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) to implement a uniform and equal charge structure for all members rather than varying charges based on their volume or activity. The stock of Angel One tumbled […]
Fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath cave, more than 51000 devotes have Darshan so far

JAMMU, July 2 (PTI): A fresh batch of more than 6,500 pilgrims left for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas from here on Tuesday amid tight security, officials said. On Monday, more than 23,000 devotees paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre high cave shrine, taking the total number of pilgrims past the 51,000 mark, officials […]
Civil services prelims result declared

NEW DELHI, July 1 (PTI): The results of the civil services (preliminary) examination, 2024, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, was declared on Monday. The examination was held on June 16, according to an official statement. Candidates are also informed that marks, cut off marks and answer keys of the examination will be uploaded […]
Lawyer’s murder: Police remand of JK HC Bar Association ex-chief extended by 6 days

JAMMU, July 1 (PTI): The police remand of Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, was extended by six days by a designated NIA court in Jammu on Monday. Qayoom was arrested on June 25 for his alleged involvement in the murder conspiracy of fellow advocate Babar Qadri […]
New laws will ensure justice and equality for all, moving away from the repressive colonial framework: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, JULY 01: Historic Day in Indian Criminal Justice System as new Criminal Laws came into force today. To mark this momentous occasion, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the implementation ceremony of the new Laws in J&K, at Police Headquarters. Chief Justice, J&K and Ladakh High Court Sh. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh also […]