BJP attacks NC govt over drug menace, questions ‘soft approach’
Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging it failed to take effective action against the growing drug menace in the Union Territory. The BJP spokespersons Rajni Sethi, Ankit Gupta and Parimoksh Seth accused the NC-Congress government of adopting a “soft approach” towards drug peddlers […]
Historic power shift: Suvendu sworn in as Bengal’s first BJP CM
Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister, ushering in the state’s maiden saffron party government since Independence and marking a tectonic political shift in a region long regarded as the party’s toughest ideological frontier. The swearing-in at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds — once the citadel of the […]
Amit Shah calls it ‘great day’
Chitradurga (Karnataka): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said, “Today is a great day as the saffron flag has risen” in West Bengal, the land of spiritual leaders, including Swami Vivekananda, and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He was referring to the BJP government assuming office in West Bengal following the Assembly poll in the state. While […]
Kashmiri Pandits protest, seek rehabilitation policy, fresh job package
Jammu: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday staged a protest demonstration in Jammu, demanding the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for the community in Kashmir Valley and the announcement of a fresh employment package for 15,000 educated displaced youth under the prime minister’s special package. Carrying placards and raising slogans in support of […]
J&K Bank plans major recruitment drive, expand business units: MD & CEO
Says no proposal under consideration for merger of Bank Srinagar: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee said that the bank will undertake a major recruitment drive this year and expand its branch network in underserved areas as the bank seeks to improve customer services and strengthen its […]
NC-BJP war of words hots up
NC on ventilator, cabinet expansion will split party: Sunil Sharma Govt elected by people, not nominated: Dy CM Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday alleged that the National Conference (NC) is “on a ventilator” due to an internal “disease” and warned that any […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact
2,16,123 awareness events involving more than 1 Cr participants held 614 FIRs registered, 646 persons arrested, 435 drug peddlers apprehended,160 drug hotspots identified SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has achieved significant progress under the ongoing 100 Days “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan”, reflecting a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to combat drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation mechanisms […]
From Frontier Flashpoint to Tourist Magnet, Uri’s Kaman Post Draws Crowds to LoC
Once known only as a tense border crossing, the historic post is now emerging as one of Kashmir’s most unusual tourist attractions Our Special Correspondent Baramulla: Nestled along the rugged mountains of north Kashmir’s Uri sector, the historic Kaman Post — once synonymous with ceasefire tensions and divided families — is quietly transforming into a […]
Army, civil administration rescue 20 stranded tourists in Gulmarg
CM Omar appreciates prompt and coordinated efforts Srinagar: Army and civil administration on Friday rescued 20 tourists, including eight children, from the higher reaches of Gulmarg in north Kashmir after they got stranded due to a technical snag in a private helicopter, officials said. The tourists — six men, six women and eight children […]
Three youth slip to death in River Jhelum in Hajin
Lt Guv, CM grieved over deaths Srinagar: Three youths slipped to death in River Jhelum in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday. The youth were washing tent material, officials and locals said. The incident occurred at Check Chandergeer Hajin and triggered panic in the area as local residents rushed towards the […]