Opposition’s abstention from Parliament proceedings helps govt pass laws easily: Azad
Srinagar: Former Parliamentary Affairs minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday said the Parliament should be allowed to function smoothly as abstention from proceedings by the opposition only helps the government. “I am against disrupting the functioning of the House. If you do not allow the House to function, then why do you get elected? Entering the […]
Sections in schools to be permitted based on built up area: CBSE
Affiliation norms New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has amended its affiliation bye-laws to mandate that the maximum number of sections in a school will be permitted based on the total built-up carpet area of the school building, according to officials. The board has also decided that schools shall be allowed an […]
US tariff announcement- India to take all steps to protect national interest: Union Commerce Minister
New Delhi: India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus a penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1. In a suo motu statement in both the houses […]
CM inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair at Ahmedabad
Invites travellers to explore Kashmir, highlights JK’s year-round attractions GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the […]
Only two lakh smart meters installed in J&K: Centre
Srinagar: Under the Government of India’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) aimed at improving power distribution, Jammu and Kashmir has had 14.97 lakh smart meters sanctioned. However, only 2 lakh smart meters have been installed so far, according to a written reply tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The information was provided by […]
Ladakh’s quest for identity of its pashmina wool gets a helping hand
Leh: For the people of Ladakh, Pashmina wool is more than just a product—it’s a symbol of identity and a major engine for economic prosperity. Though Ladakh is the sole region in India that produces this prized wool, its people are still striving for full recognition of that fact, and helping the cause is a […]
Woman, minor boy killed after makeshift dwelling collapses
Srinagar: A 60-year-old woman and an eight year-old boy were killed on Wednesday night after their makeshift dwelling collapsed in forest area of Amri Bhak Warnow in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials said that during the night, a makeshift dwelling collapsed in the Amri Bhak Warnow forest, killing a woman and an 8-year-old boy. The […]
INDIA bloc parties to continue protest against SIR
Will organise protest march to EC office: Sources New Delhi: INDIA bloc parties will continue their protests inside and outside Parliament on the SIR issue, and are also discussing the option to hold a march to the Election Commission headquarters next week, sources said. The issue was discussed in a meeting of the INDIA bloc […]
Eight air accidents killed 274 people this year: Govt data
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said there have been eight air accidents that killed 274 people in the country so far this year. Apart from the Air India plane crash on June 12 that killed 260 people, there were three trainee aircraft accidents and four helicopter accidents. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar […]
India-Pak ceasefire- No third-party intervention, no trade link: Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday categorically said there was no third-party intervention in bringing about a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the halting of the military action was also not linked to trade as claimed by US President Donald Trump. Intervening in the special discussion on Operation Sindoor […]