UGC bars 3 universities in Rajasthan from offering PhD courses over integrity issue
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has barred three universities in Rajasthan from offering PhD courses for next five years after they were found compromising integrity of the degree, according to officials. The three universities are — OPJS University, Churu; Sunrise University, Alwar and Singhania University, Jhunjhunu. “A standing committee of […]
CS advocates tough action against online scammers to safeguard public
JAMMU, JAN16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 35th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by Reserve Bank of India, Jammu branch here. The meeting was aimed to discuss issues related to unauthorised deposits, fraudulent activities of unregulated entities and sharing of market intelligence among the stakeholders. Regional Director, RBI, Jammu, Principal […]
Govt announces 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees
NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (PTI): In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The 7th […]
SC to hear Godhra train burning case on Feb 13
NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear on February 13 the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar made it clear that no adjournment will be given in […]
Kashmir receives fresh snow, wet spell predicted ahead
SRINAGAR, Jan 16 (PTI): Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Thursday with spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the valley, expected in days ahead, the weather office said. Tourist resorts of Pahalgam and Sonamarg, Zojila axis, upper areas in Budgam, Gurez, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and other places received snowfall early morning. Plains of […]
Snowfall in south Kashmir area leads to cancellation of Sgr-Banihal train service
Srinagar, Jan 16 : The train services between Budgam and Banihal were cancelled on Thursday following heavy snowfall across parts of the Kashmir Valley. Railway authorities said that train operating between Budgam and Banihal, along with its link train running between Banihal and Budgam, were suspended due to adverse weather conditions. “The snowfall, particularly heavy […]
Deaths in Village Budhal, Rajouri not due to any communicable disease of bacteria: Govt
Jammu, Jan 16: The Govt has been closely monitoring the situation in village Budhal, Rajouri, where an unexplained illness has claimed 14 lives. One child admitted in SMGS hospital is critical, a statement issued by the government said Thursday. Investigations and samples empirically indicate that the incidents are not due to a communicable disease of […]
Rajouri mysterious deaths: Toll rises to 15, police form SIT to find cause of fatalities
Jammu, Jan 16 (PTI) A nine-year-old girl died at a hospital here on Wednesday, taking the number of mysterious deaths in a remote village in Rajouri district to 15 in one-and-a-half months while the police set up a special investigation team to probe the reason for the fatalities. Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Masood […]
Actor Saif Ali Khan injured in knife attack by intruder at Mumbai home; undergoes surgery
Mumbai, Jan 16 (PTI) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan received multiple injuries after an intruder attacked him with a knife at his residence in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. Khan, 54, was taken to the Lilavati Hospital here and required a medical procedure following the incident which took place at around […]
Several roads closed amid rain, snow forecast in J&K
Srinagar, Jan 16: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have closed several roads, including Gurez-Bandipora, Mughal, and Sinthan Top roads as a precautionary measure in view of weather forecast, officials said. An official said that the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is open for traffic, while commuters have been advised to follow lane discipline, as overtaking may cause […]