Presiding officers, legislators must strengthen public trust in legislatures: LS Speaker Birla
Lucknow: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday stressed the need to further strengthen public trust in legislative bodies, saying the responsibility of making these democratic institutions more credible and accountable to the people rests with presiding officers and elected representatives. Addressing the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) here, he said that although […]
Home ministry to roll out policy on absorbing ex-Agniveers into CAPF: CISF DG
New Delhi: The Union home ministry will bring out a comprehensive policy for the integration of former Agniveers with the Central Armed Police Forces, CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan said on Monday. Ranjan told reporters that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has also formed a committee at its headquarters to prepare an action plan […]
NC Prez trying to normalise ‘historic crime’, absolve himself, party of guilt: BJP
Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday slammed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on the possible return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, accusing him of trying to normalise a “historic crime” and evade political responsibility for the exodus of the community. Former MLC and BJP spokesperson Girdhari Lal […]
Take a pledge to build brighter JK and work with dedication: LG Sinha to youth
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked the youth to take a pledge to build brighter Jammu and Kashmir and work with dedication as the history remembers those who dare to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality. Addressing youngsters at the 7th annual day celebration of guidance and career counselling […]
Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been […]
Sustained efforts on to build international-level sports facilities in J&K: Minister
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir sports minister Satish Sharma on Sunday said sustained efforts are underway to create international-standard sports facilities, including modern cricket stadiums in the twin capital cities. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN’ here, the minister said the focus of the National Conference […]
Over 92,000 units established under HADP within 2 years in J&K
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) has emerged as a key driver of agricultural transformation in Jammu and Kashmir, with more than 92,000 units established across the Union Territory, officials said on Sunday. With a total outlay of Rs 5,013 crore and 29 interlinked projects spanning agriculture, horticulture and livestock sectors, […]
US President Trump invites India to be part of Board of Peace for Gaza
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) India has been invited by US President Donald Trump to be part of the Board of Peace for Gaza along with other global partners, official sources said on Sunday. Trump’s Board of Peace is being projected by Washington as a new international body to usher in peace and stability in […]
Sonamarg freezes at minus 8.9 degrees
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) Cold wave conditions prevailed in the northern parts of the country, with the minimum temperatures plunging across Kashmir and Punjab’s Amritsar shivering at a low of 1.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Two men, including a truck driver, were burned to death following a multi-vehicle pileup on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway […]
Javed Akhtar’s remarks on Rahman’s concerns not in sync with reality of Muslims: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Jan 18 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was contradicting the lived realities of Indian Muslims by dismissing music maestro A R Rahman’s concerns about the alleged communalisation of Bollywood. “When Javed Akhtar dismisses A R Rahman’s concerns about the growing communalisation of Bollywood, he contradicts lived […]