BJYM protests against NC government over unemployment issues
Jammu: The youth wing of the BJP on Thursday held a protest here against the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of failing to fulfil its promise of providing one lakh jobs to educated youth. Led by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun Prabhat, scores of party activists […]
DIG visits areas along LoC in Poonch, reviews security situation
Jammu: Deputy Inspector General of Rajouri-Poonch Range, Sandeep Wazir, on Thursday visited forward areas along the LoC in Poonch district to review the security scenario and assess operational preparedness, officials said. The DIG, who oversees the operational areas of the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, visited the forward areas of Sawjian and Anganpathri. […]
Rajnath approves over 2-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders
Move aimed to boost operational efficiency New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved an over two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects. Special financial powers delegated to the commanders of Indian Army, Air Force and […]
Rang-e-Kashmir Cultural Festival
JK is a living canvas, painted with centuries of wisdom: Lt Guv Says nation’s true strength lies not only in its wealth or might, but also in richness of its spirit, depth of its traditions and the vitality of its culture SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is […]
India, UK unveil new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security
New Delhi: India and the UK are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive trade deal and the defence industrial roadmap, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. In […]
21 killed in south Delhi hotel fire
Sealed windows, single exit-entry trap scores of people New Delhi: A devastating blaze tore through a hotel operating without a fire NOC in a congested bylane in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including 11 foreigners whose relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby. The fire at the Flourish […]