Allotment of common symbols: EC to accept applications from registered unrecognised parties in JK
New Delhi: In an indication that assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are imminent, the Election Commission on Friday said it has decided to accept applications seeking allotment of ‘common symbols’ from registered unrecognised parties in the Union Territory with immediate effect. An official explained that under Para 10 B of the Election Symbols (Reservation […]
Lt Guv reviews preparation for Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, Eid-ul-Adha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness of District Administrations and various departments ahead of the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela and Eid-ul-Adha festival. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; RR Swain, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; Vijay Kumar, ADGP Law & […]
Congress demands SC-monitored probe into NEET exam ‘irregularities’
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday demanded a high-level investigation under the Supreme Court’s supervision into “irregularities” in NEET for medical courses and accused the BJP of cheating youngsters and playing with their futures. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said paper leaks, rigging and corruption have become an integral part of many examinations, including the National […]
Rahul was ‘man of match’ of LS polls: Shashi Tharoor
Bats for Rahul as LoP New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday hailed Rahul Gandhi as “the man of the match” of the Lok Sabha polls and said it would only be fitting that he takes on the mantle of the Leader of Opposition in the house. In an interview with PTI after […]
Opposition in new Lok Sabha would be stronger: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: The opposition in the new Lok Sabha would be stronger, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Friday. The former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir said people have given their verdict and the Constitution has been saved. “This time there will be a strong opposition. When I was […]
RBI raises GDP growth projection to 7.2 pc for FY25
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday revised upwards the GDP growth projection for the current fiscal to 7.2 per cent from 7 per cent on rising private consumption and revival of demand in rural areas. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said estimates released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) […]
Search operation launched in Jammu
Jammu: A search operation was launched by security forces on the outskirts of the city on Friday, officials said. The special operation group (SoG) and other security personnel launched the search operation in vast forest belts near Balaji temple in Mujeen area, they said. A top police officer said the search operation was a “routine […]
NC seeks judicial probe into youth’s death in police custody in Pulwama
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) Friday sought an impartial judicial probe into the death of a youth in police custody earlier this week in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. “The details emerging from this case are deeply distressing. The JKNC calls for an impartial judicial inquiry into the incident to ensure that the perpetrators are […]
Youth Fest SPECTRUM-2024- Our youth power is building a prosperous future of JK: Lt Guv
Says youth our biggest strength who are committed to take JK to greater heights BUDGAM: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that youth power in Jammu and Kashmir is building a prosperous future of the UT. Inaugurating the two-day annual Youth Festival of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) “SPECTRUM-24” at NIFT campus Ompora […]
Almost 90 pc Lok Sabha candidates in JK forfeit security deposits
Srinagar: Nearly 90 percent of the candidates vying for the five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir lost their security deposits, unable to garner one-sixth of the votes polled in their respective constituencies. The voters gave a decisive mandate to the eventual winners on all but one Lok Sabha constituency in the union territory, […]
