Raids in Anantnag, Kulgam districts in terror-related case
Srinagar, Dec 13 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday carried out raids in Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir in a terror-related case, officials said here. The SIA sleuths conducted searches at several locations in the two south Kashmir districts, they said. Further details were awaited.
Nation will forever be indebted to security personnel: Prez Murmu on 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu Wednesday said the nation will forever be indebted to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives in the 2001 terror attack on Parliament, and asked all to reiterate the pledge to wipe out terrorism. Terrorists of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed outfits attacked the Parliament […]
Mohan Yadav to take oath as Madhya Pradesh CM; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend ceremony
Bhopal, Dec 13 (PTI) Mohan Yadav will take oath as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh here on Wednesday and the event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states among others, a party leader said. The state will also have two deputy chief […]
India votes in favour of UNGA draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, Dec 13 (PTI) India voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as the unconditional release of all hostages. The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an Emergency Special Session here […]
CS for improving quality of skill courses to enhance enrollment, placements
JAMMU, DEC12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the impact and outcomes of the schemes and projects of the Skill Development (SDD) and Science & Technology (S&T) Departments under implementation here in the UT. While reviewing the working of SDD the Chief Secretary impressed upon the Department to have a close peek into the viability […]
SC’s Article 370 verdict to boost govt efforts to take J-K to new heights: LG
Jammu, Dec 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 would boost the efforts of the centre and Union Territory administration to take Jammu and Kashmir to new heights of development and provide justice to the deprived sections, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said the central government under the […]
At least 23 soldiers killed in terror attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province: Army
Peshawar, Dec 12 (PTI) At least 23 soldiers were killed on Tuesday when militants linked to a Pakistani Taliban affiliate rammed an explosive-laden truck into a security forces’ post in restive Khyber-Paktunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the army said. The Inter-Services Public Relations – the media wing of the army – said that the terrorists […]
BJP govt to most likely retain power in 2024 elections: Fitch
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) There is likelihood of policy continuity to be maintained in India as the incumbent administration is “most likely” to retain power in the general elections due in April-May, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday. However, the size of the majority in the next Indian Parliament could influence the ambitiousness of the […]
Over 2900 Kanals of land belonging to Kashmiri migrants retrieved in JK: Centre in LS
Srinagar, Dec 12: The Centre on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha said that over 2900 Kanals of and belonging to Kashmiri Pandits have been retrieved from encroachment in Jammu and Kashmir. In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nitiyanand Rai said that said that government has taken several measures to rehabilitate Kashmiri […]
Govt likely to move amendment to bring CEC, ECs on par with SC judges
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The government is learnt to have decided to retain the status of CEC and other election commissioners on par with judges of the Supreme Court, following protests by opposition parties and former chief election commissioners. At present, the CECs and ECs enjoy the status of a Supreme Court judge. The […]
