One dead, seven hospitalised after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: One person died while seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable following which they started showing symptoms of food […]
CBSE makes three-language study compulsory in Class 9 from July 1
New Delhi: The CBSE has made the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, compulsory for Class-9 students beginning July 1, according to a circular issued by the board. The move is part of the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) alignment of its Scheme of Studies with the National Education […]
India ready to extend all possible support for restoration of peace, stability in West Asia: PM Modi
Abu Dhabi: India is ready to extend all possible support for the earliest restoration of peace and stability in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, as he condemned the attacks on the UAE while praising the Gulf country’s leadership for its handling of the situation with restraint. During his meeting with UAE […]
CM Omar approves Rs 93 Cr power infrastructure projects
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved Rs 93 crore power infrastructure projects for the summer capital here, a spokesperson said on Friday. The projects aim to enhance transmission capacity and reduce power interruptions in the city. The chief minister-headed Council of Ministers approved the augmentation of the […]
Property of PO linked to Hizbul Mujahideen attached in Baramulla
Srinagar: Immovable property of a proclaimed offender of terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operating from across the Line of Control (LoC) was on Friday attached in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. As part of the sustained crackdown on the terror ecosystem and anti-national elements, Sopore Police attached immovable property of a proclaimed offender involved […]
BJP holds protest demanding liquor ban in JK
Police detain leaders briefly Srinagar: Police on Friday stopped a protest march of the BJP demanding a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, and detained some party leaders temporarily, officials said. Scores of BJP leaders and workers assembled near the Ram Munshi Bagh Park here and tried to take out a protest […]
CBSE assures transparency in Class 12 evaluation
Says re-evaluation process to continue New Delhi: The CBSE on Friday defended its on-screen marking system amid concerns over the evaluation of the Class-12 exam papers, saying the mechanism was introduced to ensure transparency, fairness and consistency in assessment, while reiterating that the re-evaluation option for students will continue. The clarification came after several […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3, CNG by Rs 2
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday for the first time in more than four years, as surging global crude prices following the Iran war forced state-run fuel retailers to pass on part of their mounting losses after months of holding rates steady through key state elections. […]
Optimum fuel utilisation
SC to hear cases through video conferencing on Mondays, Fridays New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear cases exclusively through video conference on Mondays and Fridays, and judges “unanimously resolved” to encourage car-pooling arrangements amongst themselves in order to ensure optimum fuel utilisation. The move came following a call by Prime […]