EC briefs its observers ahead of Lok Sabha elections
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Election Commission (EC) on Monday organised here a meeting for the observers it will be deploying for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The day-long briefing for the over 1,800 observers is being addressed by EC officials on different subjects. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is also likely to address […]
Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections in J&K: DGP Swain
Pulwama, Mar 11: Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in southern district of Pulwama, […]
Night temp rises above normal across Kashmir, MeT predicts another downpour
Srinagar, Mar 11: With weather department here forecasting rains and snow till March 14, night temperature recorded an increase and settled above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 6.3°C against 2.2°C on the previous night. It was above normal by 3.0°C for […]
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in initial deals against the US dollar on Monday, as the support from fresh foreign fund inflows was negated by a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee exhibited strength supported by a weak dollar and easing crude oil prices. At the interbank […]
In his Ramzan message, Biden pledges to work towards 6-week ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, Mar 11 (PTI) Greeting Muslims across the world on the start of Ramzan, US President Joe Biden has recognised the suffering of the Palestinian people and pledged to lead international efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and work non-stop to establish an immediate and sustained ceasefire for at least six weeks there. Biden […]
Man killed, six others injured in road mishap at Kulgam
Srinagar, Mar 09: A man died and six others were injured after a vehicle skidded off road in Qaimoh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said. They said that the accident took place near Nai Basti Qamoh when a load carrier skipped off the road. He said a man died on the […]
IAF airlifts over 700 stranded passengers between J&K and Ladakh
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted over 700 stranded passengers between the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Saturday, an official said. While 514 passengers were airlifted from Jammu to Leh in two sorties of IL-76, 223 persons were flown from Srinagar to Leh in another sortie, […]
Some sections worry us, anti-national narratives should be dismantled: Vice President Dhankhar
NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said anti-national narratives in the current times also resound from Indian legislature and the youth have the responsibility to neutralise these tendencies which are working against the country’s interest. Addressing the naming ceremony of Shri Ram College of Commerce’s multipurpose stadium after late finance minister […]
NOTA toothless without right to reject, say experts
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) More than 10 years after a Supreme Court judgement paved way for introduction of the NOTA button on EVM for polls, the number of voters choosing it still remains low, with the experts dubbing it as a “toothless tiger” with no implications on the results. NOTA (None of the Above) […]
Three held with heroin, cash in Reasi
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with 10 grams of heroin and more than Rs 1 lakh in cash in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday, an officer said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma said the arrest and recovery followed the interception of a car during checking […]
