Modi govt committed toward’s rehabilitation of flood-hit people in JK: Amit Shah
Jammu: The Narendra Modi government is committed to ensuring the rehabilitation of those affected by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, as he undertook a whirlwind tour of a worst-hit area here. Shah visited Manguchak village near the Jammu airport and was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
Need to study cloudburst cause: Amit Shah
Directs to review warning system for glacial lake outburst floods Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday highlighted the need for studying cloudburst causes by using data analytics and artificial intelligence and conducting a critical review of the early warning system for floods due to glacial lake outbursts, as he condoled the loss of […]
SCO condemns Pahalgam attack
Says double-standards to fight terrorism unacceptable Tianjin (China): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and concurred with India’s position that “double standards” in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. The influential grouping listed its strong resolve to combat terrorism in a declaration that was unveiled at the end […]
PM, HM will ensure help to affected flood victims: Lt Guv
Says central leadership will aid them to reconstruct their lives Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accompanied Union Home Minister Amit Shah to survey the rain and flood affected areas of Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor in a statement said: “My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones […]
Home minister reviews security situation in JK
Reiterates govt’s zero tolerance against terror Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated Centre’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. He instructed all security agencies to remain alert and operate in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in the Union territory. The home minister was chairing […]
Fighting terrorism duty towards humanity: PM Modi at SCO summit
Tianjin (China): The Pahalgam terror attack was not only an assault on India’s conscience, but it was an open challenge to every nation that believes in humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, strongly pitching for shunning “double standards” in combating terrorism. In the presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese President Xi […]
SC says culprits being acquitted due to application of principle
Misapplication of ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that owing to a “misapplication” of the principle of ‘beyond reasonable doubt’, actual culprits manage to find their way out of the clutches of law and asserted that every such instance of acquittal “revolts” against the sense of security of society and […]
190 houses damaged in August 26 cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Warwan Valley
Jammu: Around 190 houses were damaged and 45 cattle killed following a cloudburst that hit the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district last Tuesday, and multiple agencies are engaged in massive relief and rehabilitation operations. Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who reached the far-flung Marwah-Warwan valley, announced a month’s ration for the affected families. The […]
Shuttle service to ferry stranded passengers, locals started by railways
Jammu: The Northern Railways on Monday started a shuttle service between Jammu and Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, to facilitate the movement of locals and stranded passengers. Four trains have been inducted in the Jammu-Katra section for the shuttle service that will operate from September 1 to 15. “The shuttle […]
GST revenue rises 6.5 pc to Rs 1.86 lakh cr in August on higher domestic sales
New Delhi: GST collection in August rose 6.5 per cent to over Rs 1.86 lakh crore with increased domestic sales, and the upcoming festive season is likely to swell the kitty going forward. The August Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up is, however, lower than Rs 1.96 lakh crore collected in July. In August 2024, […]