PM Modi begins 25th year as head of govt
Says improving lives his constant endeavour New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday began his 25th year as the head of a government, asserting that improving the lives of people and contributing to the progress of this great nation have been his constant endeavour. He noted in a series of posts on X that […]
LG Manoj Sinha, CM Omar thank Centre for release of PM-KISAN assistance for farmers
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Centre on Tuesday for the advance release of the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the farmers of the Union Territory. “I am extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri @Narendramodi Ji and Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare […]
Digital arrest scam: Jammu trader duped of Rs 4.4 Cr, police arrests three from Gujarat
Jammu: The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir police has uncovered an online fraud involving Rs 4.4 crore with the arrest of three accused from Gujarat’s Surat who had kept a Jammu-based businessman under digital arrest, police said on Tuesday. The fraud came to light on September 2 when the businessman lodged a written complaint […]
CM reviews progress of works under CAPEX budget, CDF
Directs for accelerated execution of development works, adherence to fiscal discipline SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the utilization of CAPEX budget and execution of works under Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for the financial year 2025–26 across various sectors and progress achieved by departments in execution of works […]
Over 60 pc higher education institutions permitting use of AI tools by students: Report
New Delhi: Over 50 per cent of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India are using generative AI to develop learning materials while 60 per cent of them are permitting student use of AI tools, according to a new report based on a survey of 30 leading HEIs. The report released by Ernst and Young-Parthenon, in […]
World Bank raises India’s growth projection to 6.5 pc for 2025-26
New Delhi: The World Bank on Tuesday raised India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent from 6.3 per cent estimated earlier, and said the country is expected to remain fastest-growing major economy, underpinned by continued strength in consumption growth. The World Bank also cautioned that 50 per cent tariffs on Indian […]
Temp across Kashmir dips due to fresh snowfall, rains
Weather office issues orange alert in JK Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and showers in the plains of Kashmir on Monday led to a sharp drop in day temperatures in the valley, officials said. Snowfall was reported from Sinthan Top in Anantnag district, Affarwat in Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Bangus in Kupwara, Razdan Pass […]
Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI in SC courtroom, BCI suspends license
PM Modi speaks to CJI Gavai, says attack on him angered every Indian New Delhi: In a shocking security breach, a 71-year-old lawyer allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in his courtroom in the Supreme Court on Monday, prompting the Bar Council of India to suspend his […]
CM throws open 69th National School Games in Srinagar
Says sports build bridges of unity and friendship Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday officially declared open the 69th National School Games at TRC Football Ground, Srinagar, by ceremonially kicking a football, marking the formal commencement of the national-level sporting event. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, […]
Bypolls in JK other states on Nov 11: CEC
Budgam, Nagrota to witness close contest New Delhi/Srinagar: The voting for assembly bypolls in eight constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana and Rajasthan will be held on November 11, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced on Monday. The counting of votes will be done on November 14. “The assembly bypolls […]