Consistently asked Pakistan to vacate areas under its ‘illegal occupation’: Govt
Taking back PoK New Delhi: Pakistan has been in “illegal occupation” of parts of Indian Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and New Delhi has consistently called upon Islamabad to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal and forcible occupation, the government informed Parliament on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was […]
Slump in tourism trade: Banks mulling package for revival of businesses post Pahalgam terror attack
Srinagar: In a major step towards economic recovery, the Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) is mulling a package for revival of businesses affected by Pahalgam terror attack and Indo- Pak conflict during April and May this year. The ULBC- the apex level forum of bankers / financial institutions operating in J&K- passed resolutions during […]
Online betting apps: SC seeks states’ responses, says issue is of public importance
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the growth of online betting and loan applications is an issue of paramount public importance and sought responses of all states on regulating them. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it will hear the PIL filed by K A Paul, a Hyderabad-based businessman, […]
Amarnath Yatra suspended till Aug 3 due to ‘urgent repair works’
Srinagar/Jammu: The annual Amarnath Yatra was Friday suspended till August 3 in the interest of safety of pilgrims as “urgent repair and maintenance works” are being undertaken on the twin routes of the pilgrimage following heavy rains, officials said. On Friday morning, while the pilgrimage remained suspended from the Pahalgam route and no fresh batch […]
We must vow to eliminate every terrorist and terrorist organization: Lt Guv
Interacts with officers of Higher Command Course-54 SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that we must vow to eliminate every terrorist and terrorist organization that threatens our safety, security and prosperity. Interacting with the officers attending Higher Command Course – 54 at Army War College Mhow, he said that he congratulates […]
Govt funds carding machine to revive Namdha Craft
Refurbished machine will reduce manual labour, meet local demand big time SRINAGAR: In a significant step toward revival and promotion of the traditional craft of Kashmiri Namdha, the Government has approved funds for refurbishing and installation of a high-capacity Carding Machine at its UNDP wing. This initiative falls under the larger objective of strengthening the […]
Omar Abdullah pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram, and said his teachings ring true even today. Abdullah placed a khadi garland on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and tried operating a ‘charkha’ or spinning wheel. “My visit to Ahmedabad is now complete. l feel both humbled & […]
Govt may not yield to Oppn’s demand for discussion on SIR
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday cited a ruling by former Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar that Parliament cannot discuss the functioning of Election Commission, amid the Opposition’s demand for a debate on SIR in the two Houses. Another day of the Monsoon Session was washed out over the Opposition’s demand that […]
No formal discussions held yet: Govt on US F-35 jets query in LS
New Delhi: The joint statement following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump in February mentions that the US will undertake a “review” of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 and undersea systems to India and “no formal discussions” have been held as yet on this […]
Trump tariff to impact about half of USD 86 bn Indian exports to US
New Delhi: The imposition of a 25 per cent US tariff will impact about half of India’s over USD 86 billion worth of exports to America, government sources said on Friday. The sectors which could bear the brunt of 25 per cent duty include textiles/ clothing (10.3 billion), gems and jewellery (12 billion), shrimp (USD […]
