IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Ladakh, pilots safe
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing in Ladakh and sustained damage due to undulating terrain and high altitude, the IAF said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday and both the pilots on board are safe, it said. The IAF has ordered a […]
Over 99% independent candidates lost deposits since 1991
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: As India heads to the 18th general election, data over the years show voters’ trust in independent candidates has been diminishing, with more than 99 per cent of independent candidates losing their deposits since 1991. Data compiled by the Election Commission of India show that since independence, even as the number […]
War of words hots up between NC, PDP
Srinagar, Apr 4: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday snubbed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the National Conference and the Congress will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections jointly. Addressing media persons, Omar said that NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has been campaigning for Congress leaders in Jammu division “while the Congress […]
MeT predicts downpour on Friday, says weather to improve from Saturday
Srinagar, Apr 4: The weather cleared on Thursday morning after rains lashed Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu even as night temperature recorded increase at some places and dropped at others in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that during the plast 24 hours till 0830 hours, Srinagar […]
Filing of nomination for 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls ends today
Jammu, Apr 4: The filing of nominations for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections will end today with Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha seat among 88 parliamentary constituencies in 12 States and Union Territories to go to pill in this phase. According to details sitting BJP MP Jugal Kishor Sharma and Congress candidate Raman Bhalla, […]
Govt extends working days, duty hours in GMCs, GDCs in JK
Srinagar, Apr 4: In order to improve patient care, Health and Medical Education Department has extended working days and hours in all Government Medical and Dental colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order, the new reporting time in GMCs and GDCs will be 9 am while relieving time will be 5 pm on […]
MCC violations: 12963 defacements removed in J-K
JAMMU, Apr 3 (PTI: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has removed 12,963 defacements, including 3,815 posters and 3,320 banners, across the Union Territory to implement the Election Commission’s model code of conduct in letter and spirit. After the imposition of the model code of conduct (MCC) on March 16, when the Election Commission announced the […]
CS reviews performance of Cooperatives in J&K
JAMMU, APR 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today had a detailed review of performance of several Cooperatives including banks, societies, Super Bazars and other institutions working under the Department here in the UT. Secretary Cooperatives, Registrar, Cooperatives, Additional Registrar, Cooperatives Kashmir/Jammu, Deputy Registrars and other officers of the department participated in the meeting while Srinagar […]
India to build first commercial crude oil strategic storage
NEW DELHI, Apr 3 (PTI): India, the world’s third biggest oil consumer and importer, plans to build its first commercial crude oil strategic storage as part of efforts to shore up stockpiles as insurance against any supply disruption. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), a special purpose vehicle created by the government for building and […]
If voted to power will fight for restoration of statehood to JK: Azad
Srinagar, Apr 3: Democratic Azad Progressive Party (DPAP) chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that the party will bring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood back if voted to power. Addressing media persons, Azad, who is DPAP Lok Sabha candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat said that he has always led from the front. “I have stood against […]