Anyone trying to distort NEET retest to face full might and weight of law: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Friday warned that the full might and weight of law will fall on anyone who tries to distort, disrupt, or tamper with the integrity of the NEET re-exam scheduled to be held on June 21. This was conveyed by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan at a meeting where he reviewed […]
Govt bars bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumps
New Delhi: The government has restricted industrial, commercial and institutional users from buying petrol and diesel from petrol pumps and instead asked them to source their requirements from bulk sale points, according to an official order. The restrictions, which will be in place for up to 90 days, follows abnormal demand growth, particularly that of […]
Udhampur airport to be operational in coming months, terminal tender floated: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced on Friday that the proposed civil airport at Udhampur is expected to become operational in the coming months, with a tender for the construction of the airport terminal being floated nearly three weeks ago. Addressing a special public outreach campaign and public welfare camp at Udhampur, Singh said […]
PM’s visit to France : New Delhi, Paris set to discuss boosting cooperation in undersea domain
New Delhi: As New Delhi looks at bolstering its military might including underwater combat capability against the backdrop of increasing contestation in key maritime zones, India and France are poised to deepen overall defence ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European country beginning Saturday. France has emerged as a key supplier of […]
CM Omar calls on PM Modi, Presses for early restoration of statehood
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday, strongly pressing for the “early return” of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support to accelerate the region’s economic and infrastructural growth. According to a statement from the J&K government, Abdullah conveyed the deep aspirations […]
Niti Aayog’s 11th Governing Council meet
India cannot become Viksit Bharat without all states becoming developed: PM Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised that India cannot become Viksit Bharat without all states becoming developed, and stressed the importance of ease of doing business to attract investments. The Prime Minister made these remarks at the Niti Aayog’s 11th […]
At NITI Aayog Meet, CM Omar Abdullah seeks greater investment, institutional support for JK
Calls for ‘Pride of Hills’ parity, long-term hydropower partnership, rail augmentation for apple economy, tourism-circuit support and medical colleges in uncovered districts NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday participated in the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. The meeting was convened on the […]
Investments in infrastructure helping popularise hockey in JK: Lt Guv
Attends closing ceremony of ALFA HOCKEY Inter-School Tournament- Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that investments in sports infrastructure, grassroots competitions, and community engagement have successfully enhanced the popularity of sports and expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir would emerge as a cradle of world-class hockey talent. Sinha’s remarks came at the […]
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27: World Bank
Washington: India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, expanding at 6.6 per cent in fiscal year 2026-27, a sharp moderation from 7.7 per cent in the previous year, the World Bank said on Thursday. “Growth in India is projected to moderate to 6.6 per cent in fiscal year 2026/27 (April 2026 to March 2027), […]
CM Omar suggests opening of Awantipora airport to civilian traffic in Oct
Meets Rajnath, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, suggesting the opening of the strategic IAF airport at Awantipora in South Kashmir to civilian traffic in October. The meetings come amid the scheduled closure of […]