Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections to be held soon: LG Sinha
JAMMU, NOV 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections to be held soon. The Lt Governor said this while addressing a large gathering of farmers and devotees at Jhiri Mela ground during his visit to the Jhiri Mela. He also paid obeisance to Baba Jitto at his […]
After disengagement focus on de-escalation now: EAM on eastern Ladakh row
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The disengagement part of the “problem” with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been addressed with last month’s understanding and the next focus would be on de-escalation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar described as a “reasonable supposition” to expect some […]
Mehbooba seeks NC’s clarification after Kharge’s remarks on Article 370
SRINAGAR, Nov 16 (PTI): People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday sought a clarification from Jammu and Kashmir government after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370. Mehbooba was reacting to Kharge’s remarks on the return of Article 370 during a press conference in Pune on […]
Fresh snowfall at Sadhna top forces closure of Karnah-Kupwara road
Kupwara, Nov 16: Karnah-Kupwara road has been closed for traffic movement after fresh snowfall at Sadhna Top, officials said here on Saturday. They said that the Border Roads Organisation has initiated snow-clearing operations to restore vehicular movement. The officials said that an advisory has also been issued for travel on the Karnah-Chowkibal road, with travellers […]
Terrorists now feel unsafe in their homes: PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that terrorists now do not feel safe in their homes unlike the rule of previous governments when terrorism made people feel unsafe. Delivering the keynote address at the HT Leadership Summit here, the prime minister said the times have changed. Modi said he […]
India needs 2,500 universities to accommodate 50 pc students: NITI Aayog CEO
HYDERABAD, Nov 16 (PTI): In order to have 50 per cent students in universities, India needs to double the varsities’ strength to 2,500, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said. Delivering a keynote address at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here on Friday, he said though one university and two colleges were opened every […]
North Kashmir parts including Gulmarg, Gurez receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Nov 16: Famous ski-resort Gulmarg and Gurez valley in north Kashmir witnessed fresh spell of snow today morning even as weatherman has predicted improvement in weather from the afternoon. An official said that nearly an inch of snowfall has accumulated in Gulmarg since morning, while it was snowing in Gurez valley too. Director MeT, […]
Our Government committed to enhance quality of higher education and research in Universities: Minister
SRINAGAR, NOV 15: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood today chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here in which she conducted comprehensive review of the performance and functioning of Universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Dr. Rashmi Singh; Vice […]
Bemina Bridge thrown open to public, restoration and repair works were completed
BUDGAM, NOV 15: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo today conducted an on-spot appraisal of the completed restoration work on the Bemina Bridge, a vital link between Budgam and Srinagar. The DC reviewed retrofitting of the damaged expansion joints, an essential part of the project undertaken to enhance the bridge’s serviceability ensuring the safety and comfort […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Lt Guv addresses UT-level function in Jammu
NEW DELHI/ JAMMU, NOV 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Convention Centre Jammu. Addressing the UT-level function through virtual mode, the Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to iconic freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and recalled his contribution to the freedom movement and nation-building. He said the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas […]