Govt funds carding machine to revive Namdha Craft
Refurbished machine will reduce manual labour, meet local demand big time SRINAGAR: In a significant step toward revival and promotion of the traditional craft of Kashmiri Namdha, the Government has approved funds for refurbishing and installation of a high-capacity Carding Machine at its UNDP wing. This initiative falls under the larger objective of strengthening the […]
Omar Abdullah pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram, and said his teachings ring true even today. Abdullah placed a khadi garland on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and tried operating a ‘charkha’ or spinning wheel. “My visit to Ahmedabad is now complete. l feel both humbled & […]
Govt may not yield to Oppn’s demand for discussion on SIR
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday cited a ruling by former Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar that Parliament cannot discuss the functioning of Election Commission, amid the Opposition’s demand for a debate on SIR in the two Houses. Another day of the Monsoon Session was washed out over the Opposition’s demand that […]
No formal discussions held yet: Govt on US F-35 jets query in LS
New Delhi: The joint statement following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump in February mentions that the US will undertake a “review” of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 and undersea systems to India and “no formal discussions” have been held as yet on this […]
Trump tariff to impact about half of USD 86 bn Indian exports to US
New Delhi: The imposition of a 25 per cent US tariff will impact about half of India’s over USD 86 billion worth of exports to America, government sources said on Friday. The sectors which could bear the brunt of 25 per cent duty include textiles/ clothing (10.3 billion), gems and jewellery (12 billion), shrimp (USD […]
AIIMS Jammu treats 2.6 lakh patients in OPDs in first year of operation: Official
Jammu: Rooted in the spirit of equitable access to world-class healthcare, the AIIMS stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening regional medical infrastructure by treating over 2.6 lakh patients in outpatient departments during its first year of operation, officials on Friday said. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the first […]
EC’s draft electoral rolls out in Bihar
7.24 cr voters enlisted, over 65 lakh names dropped Patna: The Election Commission on Friday came out with the much-anticipated ‘draft electoral rolls’ in Bihar, enlisting 7.24 crore voters but knocking off more than 65 lakh names, claiming that most of the persons concerned had died or migrated. The draft electoral rolls, prepared as part […]
Restore J&K statehood and give us all responsibilities: Omar to Centre
Says we are not incompetent Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the Centre to grant statehood to the union territory and hand over all the responsibilities to the local government, asserting that they were competent enough. He expressed confidence that if granted powers, the local government can once again improve the situation […]
Govt teacher, 3 others booked for spreading false allegations of police torture
Rajouri/Jammu: Police on Thursday booked four individuals, including a government teacher, for allegedly fabricating a false narrative of police torture and spreading misinformation through social media in Rajouri district, officials said. The case pertains to a photograph that recently went viral, showing a man — identified as Mohammad Arif of Gundi in Khawas — with […]
National Conference govt in JK failed to deliver on its poll promises: Tarun Chugh
Jammu: BJP national general secretary and party in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh, on Thursday attacked the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises and misleading the public with diversionary narratives. Chugh said nearly 10 months have passed since the NC government came into power, but […]