India contributes USD 1 mn to fund combating poverty and hunger
United Nations, Feb 20 (PTI) India has contributed USD 1 million to a fund established by India, Brazil and South Africa which undertake projects aimed at alleviating poverty and hunger. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj handed over the cheque of USD 1 million as a contribution towards the India, Brazil and […]
UGC directs universities, HEIs to publicise new criminal laws, dispel ‘myths’ surrounding them
New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country to publicise the new criminal laws and dispel “myths” surrounding them. Among the “myths” cited by the UGC are that the new laws “threaten” individual freedom and aim to establish a “police state”, that […]
Unidentified body recovered in Budgam, police starts investigations
Srinagar, Feb 20: An unidentified body was recovered in Sanzipora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Official sources said that the body of the man was found by locals who accordingly informed the police. He said that the body has been recovered from the spot, and his identification is being ascertained. Police have […]
Amid downpour Tourism Dept officials, houseboat association rescue stranded tourists from houseboats
Srinagar, Feb 20: Amid the gusty winds, the Tourism department Kashmir in unison with Kashmir House Boat Association (KHBOA) rescued several stranded tourists from houseboats, scheduled with onward flights and checkouts. Chairman Kashmir House Boat Association (KHBOA), Manzoor Ahmad Pakthoon, said that due to the adverse weather conditions, tourists staying in houseboats were not able […]
Rains, snow continue in Kashmir as night temperature also drops
Srinagar, Feb 20: Gulmarg and higher reaches in Kashmir Valley massed a plenty of snow with world famous skiing resort recording nearly 3-ft of it in 48 hours till this morning, officials said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that plains largely received rainfall with Srinagar recording 41.4mm in two days including 29.0mm […]
Union minister Jitendra Singh reviews arrangements for PM Modi’s public rally in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday reviewed the arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in Jammu, and said there is huge excitement among people on the eve of the programme. The minister visited the venue — Maulana Azad Stadium — accompanied by senior central government officials and a team […]
Gulmarg all set to host 4th edition of Khelo India
SRINAGAR, FEB19: The famous winter destination of Gulmarg is yet again all set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India beginning February 21. Around a thousand athletes, officials, and support staff shall participate in various winter sporting events including Snowboarding, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski and Snow Mountaineering. Twenty states and Union Territories are competing […]
Four held in Budgam for involvement in ‘human trafficking’: Police
Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said that it arrested four persons involved in human trafficking in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In a statement, issued here a spokesperson said that police Post Soibugh received a call from a source regarding a non-local woman wandering aimlessly in the Arath area seeking help. […]
Govt holds talks with Ladakh delegation on key demands
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) A delegation of leaders from Ladakh held a meeting with the government’s representatives here on Monday to press for their demands, including statehood for the high-altitude region, two Lok Sabha seats and bringing the area under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh […]
PM Modi launches 14,000 projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore in UP
Lucknow, Feb 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 14,000 projects across Uttar Pradesh worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore at the fourth ground-breaking ceremony here on Monday for investment proposals received during the UP Global Investors Summit. The projects relate to sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, food processing, housing and real estate, […]