EC set to roll out phase III of SIR in ‘coming days’
Exercise to cover 22 states, UTs New Delhi: The Election Commission is set to roll out phase three of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list in the next “coming days”, officials said on Monday, adding that it could cover the remaining 22 states and Union Territories covering nearly 40 crore electors. The […]
West Asia crisis: India taking concrete measures to shield supply chains: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: India has implemented concrete measures to shield supply chains and ensure uninterrupted energy flows amid the escalating West Asia crisis, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Monday. Singh, while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the situation in West Asia, emphasised that the government is prioritising […]
Parliamentary panel inspects riverfront, Lal Chowk smart city Projects
Members briefed about projects related to urban infrastructure SRINAGAR: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday reviewed the progress of Smart City and urban development projects during a study visit to Srinagar. The visit was part of the Committee’s programme for 2025–26 aimed at assessing the implementation of key urban […]
Lt Guv inaugurates National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said this event declares a new vision of ‘Rise, Shine, and Conquer’ to our youth which encapsulates a complete philosophy that lights the path to the future, a promise, and a bold challenge to build a developed […]
Family escapes unhurt after BSNL tower falls on house
Jammu: A family had a narrow escape after a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) mobile tower fell on their house following high-speed winds and a severe storm in Samba district, officials said. The incident took place in Pangdour village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, when strong winds accompanied by heavy lightning and […]
Not wrong to give telecom powers to L-G as he is in charge of security: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said there is nothing wrong in giving telecom powers to the lieutenant governor during public safety events, as he holds the charge of security and law and order. “This is the right thing. These powers should be with the lieutenant governor. This is not against the business rules […]
India has sufficient fuel stocks, no rationing planned: Oil Ministry Official
New Delhi: India has no plans to ration fuel supplies despite ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, a top oil ministry official said Monday, adding that the country has maintained adequate inventories of crude products and LPG while diversifying imports to manage supply risks. “There is no need to panic. There are sufficient supplies. There […]
Bar and bench indispensable wheels: SC
Says their friction-less relationship helps justice New Delhi: The bar and the bench are two indispensable wheels of the chariot of justice, the Supreme Court said on Monday while emphasising that a friction-less relationship between the two furthers justice and forwards the cause of litigants. The remarks came in a judgement in which the […]
Govt to auction 12 limestone blocks in J&K
New Delhi: The government will put on sale 12 limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. The auction will pave the way for reviving the UT’s mining sector and boosting the local economy. “The Ministry of Mines…is set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the […]
Neighbouring country is smuggling drugs into JK by design: Lt Guv
Joins Padyatra at Anantnag as Part of Drug-Free J&K Campaign SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that our neighboring country is smuggling drugs into Jammu Kashmir by design. “The drug money has been used to build narco-palaces by drug smugglers and a large portion of drug money is being used for terrorism […]