Enforcement drive across Jammu: 445 traffic violation notices issued, 60 vehicles seized
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Authorities have issued 445 traffic violation notices for breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act and seized 60 vehicles for serious offences during a special enforcement drive aimed at strengthening road safety across Jammu division, an official said on Monday. He said 64 driving licences and 20 registration certificates have been recommended […]
Need to accelerate process of linking India’s education sector to real world economy: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country’s education sector to the real world economy, while sharpening focus on subjects like artificial intelligence and automation. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his […]
Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production, shipping
Chicago, Mar 9 (AP) Oil prices eclipsed $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged past $114 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. That was […]
LG, CM congratulate Team India on ICC T20 World Cup triumph; celebrations light up Jammu
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Indian national cricket team for defeating New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs […]
India erupts in celebration after historic T20 World Cup win
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Mar 9 (PTI) Jubilant fans cheered, danced and waved the tricolour as they poured into the streets across cricket-crazy India on Sunday night to celebrate the Men in Blue scripting history by winning the second consecutive T20 World Cup. Chants of “India, India” reverberated in the air as crowds gathered in city centres. […]
Man booked for sharing ‘provocative’ videos on social media
Srinagar, Mar 8 (PTI) A man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has been booked for allegedly circulating provocative videos on social media, police said on Sunday. Police have registered an FIR against an individual for circulating provocative and unverified videos on Instagram in the Chadoora area, a police spokesperson said. He said police received […]
Lieutenant Governor inaugurated Anti-Corruption Bureau Headquarters Building at Sidhra, Jammu and ACB APKS Branch Awantipora
JAMMU, MAR 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the Anti-Corruption Bureau to ensure that each decision, investigation and prosecution stands firm under scrutiny of the courts and must harness the authority granted by the nation’s Constitution to expose injustice, eradicate corruption entirely, and earn the trust of the people. “Jammu Kashmir no […]
Educational institutions in Kashmir to reopen tomorrow: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Mar 8: The government on Sunday decided to reopen all educational institutions in Kashmir region on Monday. The decision comes a week after the government had ordered closure of all educational institutions as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the schools, colleges and universities in all districts of Kashmir region will […]
Six spa, massage centres closed over violations in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) Six spa and massage centres were closed here for violating regulatory norms and notices issued to their owners, officials said on Sunday. The action came after a comprehensive inspection drive ordered by District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, to regulate the functioning of such centres. During the day-long drive on Saturday, dedicated […]
SSP orders intensified vigil to counter anti-national elements in Doda
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on tourist and religious places to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda, Sandeep Mehta was chairing a security review meeting which was attended […]