Modi govt committed to ensure safe, smooth Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, June 29 (PTI): The Modi government is committed to ensuring a safe, smooth and pleasant pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath and is making all possible arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday as […]
Five cops injured in mob attack during anti-encroachment drive in Kathua
Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) At least five police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday after allegedly being attacked by a mob protesting against an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. A drive was launched in the Nagri area of Hiranagar to demolish an illegal place of […]
CJI Chandrachud underlines ‘Constitutional Morality’ as means to preserve India’s diversity
Kolkata, Jun 29 (PTI) Espousing the importance of implementing ‘Constitutional Morality’ in Indian jurisprudence, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday insisted on the commitment of courts to ensure diversity, inclusion and tolerance. Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy, the CJI […]
Restructuring AB-PMJAY to elevating health budget: Experts suggest
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Echoing the urgency of healthcare reforms ranging from restructuring of Ayushman Bharat Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to accelerating the digital health mission, experts and industry leaders have outlined key priorities for the Modi government in its third consecutive term. Their statements highlight the importance of prioritising preventive healthcare measures, strengthening infrastructure, and […]
PM Modi greets Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
NEW DELHI, June 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted pilgrims on the start of the Amarnath Yatra, saying the ‘darshan’ of Lord Shiva is known to infuse immense energy in his followers. The annual Amarnath Yatra began early Saturday as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal […]
JCO among five soldiers killed in mishap near LAC in Leh
Srinagar, June 29: A Junior Commissioned Officer was among five soldiers killed when a tank met with an accident, close to LAC near Mandir Morh, in Leh district of Kargil. Official sources said that the incident took place around 3 am and bodies of all soldiers have been recovered. Further investigation into this incident has […]
Official suspended for leaving station without permission
Srinagar, June 29: Authorities have placed under suspension a Naib Tehsildar for leaving the station without permission and “sabotaging” the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra. “ Ovais Amir, Naib Tehsildar Pahalgam is hereby placed under suspension for leaving the station without permission and sabotaging the ongoing SANJY 2024,” reads an order by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag. “Meanwhile, […]
Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims leave twin base camps for shrine, second batch starts journey from Jammu
Srinagar/Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan to start their journey to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The yatra started early morning from the twin tracks — the traditional 48-kilometre […]
Amid raging row, NTA announces fresh exam dates, UGC-NET to be held from Aug 21-Sept 4
NEW DELHI, June 29 (PTI): Amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams, the National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday night released fresh dates for cancelled and postponed examinations, announcing the UGC-NET will now be held from August 21-September 4. The University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) was cancelled a day […]
Much awaited Lolab Parallel Bypass road in north Kashmir opened for regular traffic
KUPWARA, JUNE 28: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today opened the much awaited Lolab Parallel Bypass road for regular traffic, providing alternative road connection for smooth traffic flow around district headquarter Kupwara. DDC Member Drugmulla, Amina Majeed; SE R&B, Ram Lal; Executive Engineer R&B; AE, besides, a large number of people were present […]
