PM Modi gets US invite during talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday deliberated on various aspects of India-US bilateral ties, especially in areas of defence, trade, energy and technology. Rubio met PM Modi shortly after landing in New Delhi following a brief visit to Kolkata. US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Rubio extended […]
Legal aid to accused must not be mere ritual but meaningful exercise: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has emphasised that legal aid to an accused person must not be a mere ritual or a token formality, but a substantive and meaningful exercise that ensures effective assistance of counsel. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and SC Sharma made the observation in the verdict on a plea filed […]
Heatwave taking toll on brain, eye health
Doctors advise caution amid soaring temperatures New Delhi: With heatwave conditions intensifying across several parts of the country, doctors are warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect not only physical well-being but also eye and neurological functioning, especially among children, senior citizens and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Health experts say […]
CM’s calendar packed with foreign tours, not disposal of files: LoP Sunil Sharma
Calls Omar “tourist-in-chief,” says will lodge missing report over his disappearance from J&K for past 10 days Srinagar: Describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as a “tourist-in-chief,” Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Saturday said the CM’s calendar is packed with foreign tours rather than the disposal of files to address issues faced by […]
India to create ‘smart border’ along Pak, B’Desh: Amit Shah
Says attempts of demographic change, infiltration will be stopped New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government will launch a tech-enabled “smart border” project by the next year to make the 6,000-km fronts with Pakistan and Bangladesh impenetrable and ensure that the “conspiracy” to change the demography of the country […]
CM extends greetings on Urs of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (RA)
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs of revered saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (RA), popularly known as Ameer-e-Kabeer. In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the immense spiritual, cultural and social contributions of Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer (RA), whose teachings of peace, compassion, […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India today
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in India on Saturday for a four-day visit — his first to the country since taking office — aiming to repair bilateral ties that have been under strain since mid-last year. The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister […]
Heat Wave : Despite small drop in temperatures, unforgiving heat continues
New Delhi: Several states in north and central India saw a slight dip in temperatures but that offered little respite with the mercury remaining over 40 degrees in many places, while flash floods wreaked havoc in parts of the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. Several parts of Himachal Pradesh experienced relief from scorching heat as […]
Lt Guv unveils poster of short film on drug abuse
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of “Ek Galat Kadam”, an awareness short film on drug abuse, at Lok Bhavan, an official spokesman said. The short film features Mahira Tandon, the Youth Ambassador of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the entire team. […]
CS reviews comprehensive traffic decongestion plan for Jammu, Srinagar Cities
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management System to review the implementation of a comprehensive action plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The meeting was attended by senior administrative and police officers, including […]