Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd CJI
Will remain in office for nearly 15 months New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and Bihar electoral rolls revision, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai. […]
First-ever auction of seven limestone blocks launched in JK
Jammu: As many as seven limestone mines will be auctioned in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the first-ever sale of mineral blocks in the region that will put the Union Territory on the country’s mineral map, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, J&K Chief […]
Clear picture only after completion of G2 survey: Union Minister Reddy
Lithium Reserves in JK Jammu: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the initial findings do not indicate significant lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir and a clearer assessment will be available only after Geological Survey of India completes its ongoing G2-level exploration in January next year. Coal and mines minister Reddy said the […]
We followed Lord Krishna’s message during Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh in Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that during Operation Sindoor, India’s action was guided by the message which Lord Krishna gave to the Pandavas that war should not be fought for revenge or ambition but for the establishment of righteous rule. “Lord Krishna also taught Arjun that a person who follows the path […]
Srinagar records season’s coldest night at -3.2 deg C
Srinagar: Kashmir is in the grip of an intense cold wave as the minimum temperature across the Valley dipped several degrees below the freezing point, with Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of this winter, officials said on Monday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest night of this winter season so […]
J&K govt, National Stock Exchange sign pact to create awareness
CM calls it ‘significant step toward strengthening financial ecosystem for Industries Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government and the National Stock Exchange on Monday signed an agreement to create awareness among local businesses about the benefits of formal listing, an official spokesperson said. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Industries […]
Mobile users to be held liable for misuse of SIMs issued in their name: DoT
New Delhi: Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in the statement advised citizens to be cautious and avoid using mobile devices with tampered […]
Mushrooming of coaching centres
Parliamentary panel to examine trend, existing legislations New Delhi: Amid rising student suicides due to stress, a parliamentary committee has decided to review the “proliferation” of coaching centres to support students in competitive examinations and the social issues arising from it. The standing committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will also examine impact […]
‘Tomorrow Sindh may return to India’: Rajnath recalls Advani’s Partition loss lament
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) Recalling BJP patriarch L K Advani’s words on Sindh’s civilisational connect with India despite the Partition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said “borders can change” and “tomorrow Sindh may return to India”. In his address at an event hosted by the Sindhi community here, he said that “Advani ji […]
UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity and asserted that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance. Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said […]