Union Minister Athawale condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: Union minister Ramdas Athawale strongly condemned the recent attack on National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, saying such incidents are a matter of serious concern and unacceptable in a democratic country. Athawale said the Centre stands with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen significant progress since the abrogation of Article 370 […]
Kashmir parts receive Fresh snowfall in higher reaches
Temperature dips across Valley Srinagar: Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said. The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along […]
Govt bars piped cooking gas users from holding LPG connections
Says PNG rollout to be fast-tracked New Delhi: The government has barred households with piped cooking gas (called PNG) connections from retaining or obtaining subsidised domestic LPG connections, even as the sector regulator pushed city gas distributors to accelerate PNG rollout to ease pressure on cooking gas supplies amid global energy supply disruptions. In […]
LPG bookings fall to 77 lakh
No fuel shortages, online bookings rise after govt campaign New Delhi: LPG refill bookings have declined to about 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating some easing of panic buying, even as the government said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, and supplies remain stable despite the West Asia conflict. […]
NC MLAs urge L-G to withdraw cases against youths during protests over Khamenei’s killing
Srinagar: A four-member delegation of the ruling National Conference MLAs called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday to seek withdrawal of cases against youths arrested during the recent protests in the Valley over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad […]
JK brims with boundless promise to shape a radiant future: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Jammu Kashmir brims with boundless promise to shape a radiant future. “We have natural abundance, dynamic youth, and citizens driven by service,” he said while calling upon the people to introspect and contribute in social progress. “Ask yourself: What am I doing for my community? What […]
Govt working to minimise impact of global conflicts on people: PM
Says Congress trying to create panic Silchar: Asserting that the Centre was working to minimise the impacts of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress was acting “irresponsibly” by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Assam’s Silchar after unveiling […]
Climate change affecting Kashmir’s ecosystem: CM
Says use science, sustainability to boost cold-water fisheries Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stressed the need to adopt scientific research, modern technology and sustainable practices to strengthen cold-water fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir while safeguarding natural resources. Addressing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in […]
Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention order
Says it is to facilitate ‘meaningful’ dialogue New Delhi/Jodhpur/Leh: Incarcerated for nearly six months, activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday afternoon, hours after the Union Government announced its decision to revoke his detention under the National Security Act, a move welcomed by political parties and agitating Ladakh outfits. Wangchuk, […]