Model Code of Conduct lifted in J&K, Haryana after election results
Srinagar, Oct 10: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday lifted the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana following the completion of the election process in both regions. In a joint notification to the Chief Secretaries and Chief Electoral Officers of J&K and Haryana, the ECI confirmed that with […]
Omar thanks NC MLAs for electing him leader of legislature party
SRINAGAR, Oct 10 (PTI): Omar Abdullah thanked the National Conference (NC) legislators on Thursday for electing him their leader so that he can stake claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. “You are aware of the decision that was taken. A meeting of the NC legislature party took place, the legislature party has […]
CEO-JK meets Lt Guv, hands over Assembly election notification issued by the ECI
SRINAGAR, OCT 10: Pandurang K. Pole, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K accompanied by Pramod Kumar Sharma, Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India; Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Special Secretary and Anil Salgotra, Joint CEO in Chief Electoral Office, J&K met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today. A copy of the Notification issued by the […]
PM Modi arrives in Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits to further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings. Modi is visiting Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. Laos is the current chair of the ASEAN.
Chief Secretary flags off Kashmir to Kanyakumari Cycle Race edition
Srinagar, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary Atal Duloo Thursday flagged off second edition of Cycle race comprising scores of participants from across the country besides some international cyclists as well. Talking to reporters, CS Duloo said that today second edition of Cycle race from Srinagar to Kanyakumari. “There are scores of cyclists participating […]
Will fight for restoration of Article 370: NC
Srinagar, Oct 10: The National Conference on Thursday said that the party will stick to its promises, stating that it will fight for the restoration of Article 370 and the rights of people that were snatched on August 5, 2019. Speaking to reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said that the […]
Suspicious object found on Handwara-Baramulla road, traffic halted
Handwara, Oct 10: A suspicious object was detected by joint forces in Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the security forces detected the suspicious object on Baramulla-Handwara road near Thorkerpora. He said that a bomb disposal squad has been rushed to spot and […]
Industrialist Ratan Tata passes away at 86
MUMBAI, Oct 10 (PTI): Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night, a top police official told PTI. The chairman emeritus of the Tata group was 86. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a statement, confirmed the death of Tata, and described him as his “friend, mentor and guide”. For […]
Congress an irresponsible party, factory to spread hatred: PM Modi
MUMBAI, Oct 9 (PTI): A day after Congress’ defeat in the Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to “spread hatred” which wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another. The BJP has won the Haryana assembly elections and it shows the […]
Resolution demanding restoration of J-K statehood will be passed in first cabinet meet: Omar
Srinagar, Oct 9 (PTI) National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the NC-Congress government will pass a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood in its first cabinet meeting. “After the formation of the government, I hope in the first cabinet meeting, the cabinet will pass a resolution impressing upon the […]