Unidentified dead body found in Anantnag
Srinagar, Mar 21: An unidentified body has been found at Watnard village in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, an official said. The official said that passersby sighted a body this morning and subsequently informed the Police. “A police team reached the site and had taken the body into its possession,” the official said […]
Global e-waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN report
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) The world’s electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, according to the United Nation’s fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report released on Wednesday. According to the report from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the 62 million […]
Distribution of wrong question paper: SED Constitutes 2-Member Enquiry Committee
Srinagar, Mar 20: The School Education Department on Wednesday constituted a two-member committee to look into the circumstances leading to ‘wrong distribution of question papers by J&K BOSE’ among the students of Class 12th. The Committee, as per the order comprises of Director School Education, Kashmir and Director School Education, Jammu. The Terms of Reference, […]
Inequality rising since 2000s, top 1 pc in India holds 40 pc wealth, says study
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper. The paper titled ‘Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The […]
Congress workers celebrate return of former minister Lal Singh to party fold in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 20 (PTI) Congress workers on Wednesday celebrated the merger of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) led by former minister Choudhary Lal Singh with their party here on Wednesday, expressing hope that his joining will boost the party’s prospects in the Udhampur parliamentary constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. The 65-year-old Singh, who hails […]
JK-BOSE cancels paper after providing ‘Out of Syllabus’ Exam Paper To Class XII Students
Srinagar, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Wednesday cancelled paper of Class XII after admitted to having served, what it called ‘out of syllabus’ exam papers, among the students appearing in the exams. “As reported by multiple Superintendents across Kashmir valley of HSE-II (Class 12th) Annual Regular 2024 that question paper […]
SC agrees to list PIL against practice of parties promising freebies during polls
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) The Supreme Court agreed to list for hearing on Thursday a PIL against the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections, a significant development that comes ahead of general elections beginning April 19. The PIL also seeks a direction to the Election Commission to invoke its powers to freeze […]
Man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Sopore village in north Kashmir
Sopore, Mar 20: A 40-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances i in an orchard in Duroo village of Sopore, officials said here on Wednesday. An official said that the body has been recovered from the orchard and was subsequently taken to sub-district hospital Sopore. The cause of death is being ascertained and further […]
Nomination process for first phase of LS polls begins
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) The nomination process for 102 parliamentary constituencies spread across 21 states and Union territories, where polling would be held in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 19, began on Wednesday with the issuance of a notification. According to the notification issued by the Election Commission on […]
PM Modi greets people on Navroz
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Navroz on Wednesday. Navroz marks the traditional new year of Parsis and is a festival of Iranian origin. Modi said on X, “Navroz Mubarak! On this blessed day, I wish for everyone’s joy and wellbeing. May the coming year be […]
