SC appoints ex-apex court judge to head panel on SCBA reforms
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court has appointed its former judge L Nageswara Rao as the head of a committee on electoral reforms in the apex court bar association. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan said Justice Rao had agreed to chair the committee, which would also suggest the […]
Terrorists fire at army vehicle in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) An army vehicle came under fire from suspected terrorists in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the brief firing near Phal village in the Sunderbani sector, they said. They added […]
Days after developing cracks, portion of Hajin road collapses, traffic restricted
Srinagar, Feb 26: A portion of a road along the Jhelum river in Hajin town of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has collapsed after developing cracks over the past few days, promoting authorities to restrict traffic movement on the road, officials said. The situation has caused panic among locals, who had been raising concerns about the […]
BSF foils infiltration bid along IB, intruder shot dead
Jammu, Feb 26: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border in Pathankot sector, officials said on Wednesday. An official said, “BSF personnel observed a suspicious movement across the International Border at Tashpatan, Pathankot border area. An intruder was observed crossing the IB, he was challenged by the alert troops […]
HC directs Union road transport ministry to reduce toll rates in J-K
Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) In a major relief for commuters, including pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to slash hefty toll fees in the Union Territory within four months. It also said the fees collected […]
Amid inclement weather conditions authorities suspend Gulmarg gondola service
Srinagar, Feb 26: The Gondola services at Kongdoori and Affarwat have been suspended for the day due to inclement weather conditions, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the decision was taken in view of the safety and best interest of tourists. Authorities also assured that a full refund will be provided to ticket […]
India looking at increasing ethanol blending with petrol to over 20 pc: Union Minister
Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI) India is looking at increasing its target to blend ethanol with petrol to more than 20 per cent and has formed a committee under the NITI Aayog to look into it, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep S Puri said on Wednesday. Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit, he said […]
Saints have always played key role in eradication of social evils: Murmu
Chhatarpur (MP), Feb 26 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said saints in India have played a major role in the eradication of social evils and ensured a respectable place for women in the society. The saint community’s role is also important in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047, Murmu said. She […]
Top security officers discuss plan to crackdown on terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 25 (PTI): Top security officers met in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Tuesday and discussed an integrated plan to crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley which was rocked by several terror incidents last year, officials said. The government’s plan to arm ex-servicemen, supplementing the existing Village Defence Guards, was also […]
Lt Guv greets people on Mahashivratri, Herath
JAMMU, FEB 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 26. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, I convey my hearty greetings and felicitations to all and wish them health, happiness […]