Those who fought Emergency should always be remembered: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday played remarks of leading anti-Emergency politicians in his monthly radio broadcast to slam the then Congress government for atrocities on people, and said they should always be remembered as it inspires people to stay alert to keep the Constitution strong. Speaking in his Mann Ki Baat programme, […]
Trump calls for deal on war in Gaza as signs of progress emerge
Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-month-long conflict as Israel and Hamas appeared to be inching closer to an agreement. An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister […]
Amit Shah rules out talks with Maoists
Tells them to give up arms, join mainstream Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with Maoists and said the cadre of the proscribed outfit should give up arms, surrender before police, and join the mainstream. Addressing a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad […]
J&K Bank appoints Ketan Kumar Joshi as new CFO
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Sunday announced the appointment of Ketan Kumar Joshi as its new chief financial officer for a term of three years. Joshi has replaced Fayaz Ahmad Ganai, a spokesperson of the J&K Bank said. The Bank notified the appointment to the stock exchanges in accordance with SEBI Regulations. “A […]
Art 370 was against Dr Ambedkar’s ideology of one Constitution: CJI Gavai
Nagpur: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said Dr B R Ambedkar envisioned one Constitution for the country to keep it united and never favoured the idea of a separate constitution for a state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Preamble Park here, the CJI said the Supreme Court drew inspiration […]
Amaranth Yatra: Lt Guv Sinha holds meeting in Srinagar to discuss arrangements
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business […]
Every household in JK to get ‘Family IDs’
CS consults stakeholders for making headway SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir administration is working to lay the groundwork for creation of unique Family IDs for every household across the Union Territory, officials said Saturday This pioneering initiative aims to streamline the delivery of public services, enhance beneficiary outreach and serve as a unified source of truth […]
CM launches ‘Mission YUVA’ at SKICC
Promises empowerment, entrepreneurship opportunities for youth SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday launched the much-anticipated Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), a visionary initiative to foster entrepreneurship in J&K by creating 1.37 lakh enterprises and 4.25 lakh jobs in 5 years. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the programme […]
Basantgarh Encounter: Search operation to trace 3 JeM terrorists continues
Jammu: The search operation to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur entered its third day on Saturday amid heightened aerial surveillance, officials said. The cordon and search operation is being carried out by a joint team of security forces. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter […]
Parliamentary panel visits Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Jammu: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on Saturday visited the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra area to review the facilities, public grievances and redressal system of the board. The committee, led by Member of Parliament Brij Lal, is currently on a three-day visit […]