Former minister Lal Singh rejoins Congress
New Delhi: Former MP and Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh rejoined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders here on Wednesday. He also announced the merger of his outfit, Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP), with the Congress. While Singh was the founder chairman of the DSSP, his wife Kanta Andotra (a former […]
CBI files two charge sheets against 15 accused in JK gun licence case
Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday filed two separate charge sheets against 15 accused, including two bureaucrats, in a case related to issuance of firearms licences to ineligible persons in violation of rules during 2012-16, an official said. The charge sheets against the accused were filed in the court of special judge, CBI […]
Ideas will be the new wealth of nations: Lt Guv
Emphasizes on collaboration to strengthen J&K’s educational landscape JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday asserted that in the 21st Century, ideas will be the new wealth of the nations. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Goonj-2024’ a multi-genre mega festival hosted by University of Jammu, the Lt Guv said that the role of a University […]
DGP reviews security of newly commissioned railway line in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: Director General of Police R R Swain on Tuesday reviewed the security of newly commissioned railway line between Banihal and Sangaldan in Ramban district, officials said. The 48.1 km long Banihal-Sangaldan stretch along the country’s most ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project was dedicated to the people by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jammu […]
Doctors warn of health risks from worm infections in children
Highlight importance of deworming Srinagar: Children who have worms often feel tired due to malnutrition and anaemia, which can lead to impaired physical and cognitive development, doctors have warned. Medicos said that while worm infections are relatively easy to control, parents must remain vigilant about their children’s health and behaviour. “Untreated worm infections not only […]
Army’s elite tech unit to enhance communication infrastructure of force
New Delhi: An elite unit of the Indian Army has been raised in Delhi to develop technologies considering the future battlefield, with a primary aim to enhance the communication infrastructure of the force, officials said. Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG), with a strength of nearly 280 personnel is headed by a Colonel-rank officer […]
PM’s big South India push: Road shows, public rallies
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrapped up his whirlwind tour of South India by holding a roadshow in Kerala and a public rally in Tamil Nadu, marking the continuation of the BJP’s southern outreach, as he made a strong election pitch for the party, a month ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Over the […]
Army begins joint training of over 1,100 probationary officers of JK Police
Jammu: The Army has commenced a joint training for over 1,100 probationary police officers to enhance operational coordination between the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, officials said on Tuesday. The training for the officers, including probationary deputy superintendents of police (DSP) and sub-inspectors (SI), is being held at White Knight Corps Battle […]
12-year-old fights leopard to save younger brother
Panic grips Budgam’s Samsan village after leopard attacks Budgam: In a daring act of bravery, a twelve-year-old boy risked his life to rescue his younger brother from a leopard attack in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The incident happened as the two brothers were playing cricket in their yard during iftar time on Monday evening. “We […]
More girls abandoned in India, child rights activists tell SC
New Delhi: More girls are abandoned or surrendered in the country, leading to the rise in their adoptions as against male ones, and there is no such trend of them being preferred, child rights activists said. According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme […]
