Second half of JK Assembly’s budget session likely to have stormy start
LG Sinha recommends introduction of PDP MLA Waheed Para’s bill on new divisions, districts Jammu: The second leg of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget session is expected to begin on a stormy note on Friday, with opposition parties gearing up to corner the government over its poll promises and the restoration of statehood. […]
India to boost exploration of critical minerals: Jitendra Singh
Says move aimed to reduce import dependence New Delhi: India will scale up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust, Singh stated that […]
Dowry deaths severe blot on society: SC
New Delhi: Observing that dowry deaths are a severe blot on the society, the Supreme Court has said that despite legal prohibitions, this practice continues to result in the unnatural death of thousands of women. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation while cancelling a man’s bail in a dowry […]
Lt Guv invites suggestions for SMVDSB’s upcoming ‘International Goddess Museum’ at Katra
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday has invited suggestions from the people for the establishment of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum, at Katra. The Goddess Museum is envisioned as a unique global spiritual landmark. Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official portal www.smvdsbimog.org to share […]
Focus on start-up culture to drive JK’s growth: Lt Guv
Says the real instrument of change is a trained, developed professional mind Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the purpose of education is not merely to impart knowledge, but to prepare students for life’s challenges and opportunities. “We should focus on soft skills, research, entrepreneurship, and a startup culture. The education sector […]
‘We are not dalaal nation like Pak’: Govt at all-party meet
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to US President Donald Trump that the war in West Asia must end soon as it is hurting everyone, the government told an up-in-arms Opposition at an all-party meeting on Wednesday, terming Pakistan a “dalaal” (broker) nation in reference to its reported mediation in the conflict. There […]
Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. LPG supplies remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. In a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, […]
All high schools to have broadband internet connection in 2-3 years: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said all high schools in India will have broadband internet connection within next 2-3 years. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister also emphasised that all kinds of education should be embedded with Artificial Intelligence (AI). He said the Centre […]
Cabinet clears modified regional air connectivity scheme with Rs 28,840 Cr outlay
New Delhi: Revamping the regional air connectivity initiative, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a modified UDAN scheme with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore for ten years that will provide funds for developing airports, related operations and maintenance activities, helipads and support for acquisition of India-made aircraft. Airlines will be provided Viability Gap Funding […]