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 […]
Amid forecast for wet spell from March 21, night temp rises in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 20: Amid forecast for rains and snow on March 21-22, night temperature recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. While generally dry weather has been forecast during the next 24 hours, a meteorological department official here said that there is possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many […]
Lt Governor addresses the inaugural ceremony of ‘Goonj-2024’ at Jammu University
JAMMU, MAR 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the inaugural ceremony of ‘Goonj-2024’ a multi-genre mega festival hosted by University of Jammu. Goonj-2024 has been curated to celebrate vibrant and diverse culture, offers educational institutions to highlight their strengths, promote collaboration and contribute to strengthen the educational landscape in J&K UT. The Lt Governor […]
Two persons held under PSA in Poonch
Jammu, Mar 19 (PTI) Two people, allegedly involved in several criminal cases, have been arrested as part of the administration’s effort to maintain law and order, police said here on Tuesday. Talib Hussain and Sharaz Ahmad Mir were arrested on Monday. They have been charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA) that allows detention without […]
Man crushed to death by train in Samba, probe on
Samba/Jammu, Mar 19 (PTI) A 39-year-old man died after being run over by a goods train in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. It is yet to be ascertained if the victim committed suicide or was hit by the goods trains while crossing the railway tracks, they said. The deceased has […]
AN-32 aircraft deployed to airlift critical casualties from Leh to Chandigarh: IAF
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft were deployed to airlift “critical casualties” from Leh to Chandigarh recently, officials said on Tuesday. The airlift was done as part of ‘Operation Sadbhavna’. The IAF also posted photos of an AN-32 aircraft on X. “As part of Op #Sadbhavana, #IAF An-32 aircraft were deployed […]
