Time has come for Uniform Civil Code: SC
Hears plea seeking striking down of Shariat law provisions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as it termed a plea seeking striking down of provisions of the Shariat law of 1937 for being discriminatory to Muslim women as a “very good […]
LG Manoj Sinha lauds bravery of CISF personnel on raising day
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday greeted personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force on its raising day and said that the nation is proud of their service and sacrifices. In an X post, Sinha saluted the bravery and dedication of CISF personnel, acknowledging their role in safeguarding the country’s critical infrastructure. “Greetings to […]
No immediate hike in petrol, diesel prices: Sources
Say adequate stock to meet any contingency New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West […]
MLAs call on CM Abdullah, raise constituency issues
Jammu: Several legislators on Monday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed development works and public welfare in their respective constituencies, an official spokesman said. The legislators who met Abdullah include BJP’s Surjeet Singh Slathia (Samba), Daleep Singh Parihar (Bhaderwah), National Conference’s SajadShaheen (Banihal), Arjun Singh Raju (Ramban), Khursheed Ahmed (Gulabgarh), and Abdul […]
Schools reopen in Kashmir after winter break
Srinagar: Educational institutions in Kashmir opened on Monday after remaining closed for a week due to protests over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel air strike. “Schools and other higher educational institutions resume functioning today,” said an official. Donned in school uniforms, students of varying age groups made their […]