Willing to discuss every issue: Govt ahead of Budget session
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) The government on Tuesday told floor leaders of various parties that it was ready to discuss every issue in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Emerging from the customary all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Budget session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi described the interaction […]
Security forces discover explosives on Jammu-Pathankot highway, area sealed
Jammu, Jan 30: The security forces on Tuesday found explosives near a bridge on Jammu-Pathankot national highway, while traffic has been diverted on the route as a precautionary measure, officials said. An official said that the explosives were found near a bridge in Sherpur area on the national highway. He said that police and security […]
3.4-magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh
Leh/Jammu, Jan 30 (PTI) A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh on Tuesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualty or damage, they said. According to the National Center of Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres in Leh at 5.39 am.
PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. He said on X, “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people […]
Night temperature drop in J&K amid forecast for more snow
Srinagar, Jan 30: The night temperature recorded a drop but stayed above normal on Tuesday, marking the start of 20-day-long period ‘Chillai-Khurd’. A meteorological department official here said that in the last 24 hours till 0830, Gulmarg received 3.5cms of snow while Kupwara received 3.3mm of rain. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low […]
Centre allows woman employees to nominate son, daughter for family pension
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, […]
Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Innovation Tower at University of Jammu
JAMMU, JAN 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for the Innovation Tower at University of Jammu. The facility will be completed in two phases under the Capex budget of 2023-24. He said the cutting-edge facility will serve as a Central Hub for transformational Innovation, Incubation, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Union […]
Bandipora–Gurez Road closed till further orders: Officials
Srinagar, Jan 29: The District administration Bandipora on Monday ordered for closure of the road leading towards Gurez. “In view of recent snowfall and as recommended by Officer Commanding 56 RCC (GREF) C/O 56 APO vide letter number: 2048/SSC/BG/17/E2, dated 29.01.2024, Bandipora-Gurez road, shall remain closed for all types of vehicular movement, with immediate effect, […]
CBI raids 8 places at Delhi, JK in Kiru Hydro Power Project scam
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) conducted raids at eight locations in New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the irregularities in the Kiru hydroelectric power project. According to officials, “CBI conducts raids at around eight locations, seven in Delhi and one in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, based […]
Private educational institutions must ensure education to all: Lt Guv
Jammu, Jan 29 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday voiced for transformation of the education sector and said the private educational institutions must adopt some measures to ensure that education is accessible to all particularly the marginalised sections of the society. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instilled new confidence in the […]
