SC asks can it sit idle if guv fails in duty, reserves verdict
Prez reference on assent to bill New Delhi: Calling itself the “custodian of the Constitution”, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked if it could “sit idle” if a constitutional functionary like Governor failed to discharge duties as it reserved the verdict on the presidential reference on grant of assent to bills. In the marathon hearings […]
Five more airports included in faster immigration clearance programme
Move will enhance travellers’ convenience, says Union Minister Amit Shah New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), which accelerates the immigration process of pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders, in five more airports. After launching the FTI-TTP in five airports […]
Several legislators call on CM Omar Abdullah, highlight key public issues
SRINAGAR: Several legislators, including MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi; MLA Karnah, Javid Ahmad Mirchal and MLA Rajouri, Iftikhar Ahmed called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah at Raabita Public Outreach Office here Thursday. The legislators apprised the Chief Minister of pressing developmental issues impacting their respective constituencies, as well as challenges posed in the aftermath […]
CS calls for holistic protection of IT assets
Reviews implementation of Cyber Security Action Plan SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress made on the implementation of the Cyber Security Action Plan across J&K. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of all departments; Inspector General, (Crime); Commissioner, Jammu/Srinagar Municipal Corporation; CEO, JaKeGA; SIO, NIC, and […]
C P Radhakrishnan to be sworn in as Vice-President today
New Delhi: Vice-President-elect C P Radhakrishnan will be administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, officials said. Former Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishanan will be sworn in as the next VP at a ceremony scheduled to be held at 10 am at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, they said. The 67-year-old Radhakrishanan won the vice […]
Highway Woes: Slippery road conditions in Tharad section of highway
Only one-way traffic permitted, say officials Jammu: One-way traffic has been allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Thursday due to slippery road conditions in the Tharad section of Udhampur district, officials said. The highway was reopened for traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for nine days. The 270-km highway, which is the only all-weather […]
Three mobile phones recovered from Rajouri’s district jail
Police lodges FIR, investigations taken up Rajouri/Jammu: Three mobile phones were recovered during a search operation inside the highly-guarded district jail in Rajouri district, sources said on Thursday. Acting on inputs, the searches were conducted in the jail premises by different teams under the supervision of jail administration, they said. The devices, which did not […]
CM expresses gratitude to Vijay Chopra for contribution to Relief Fund
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday expressed profound gratitude to Vijay Chopra, Padma Shri awardee and Editor of Punjab Kesari/Hind Samachar Group, for his generous contribution of Rs 11 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in support of the flood-affected families. The Chief Minister said that such contributions reflect the spirit of solidarity and […]
After nine days of closure Jmu-Sgr highway reopens for traffic
Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Wednesday, after remaining closed for nine days. The crucial 270-kilometre highway, which is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, had remained closed since August 26 due to multiple blockages caused by heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. It […]
Floods, Highway closure deal heavy blow to Kashmir’s apple Industry
Growers count losses running into hundreds of crores as transport bottlenecks choke Rs 12,000-crore sector By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s prized apple industry, worth nearly Rs 12,000 crore annually, has been dealt a severe blow by the recent floods and the prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The highway, the Valley’s only all-weather […]