Auction route for spectrum will continue: Sources
Say administrative allocation will be allowed only in limited cases New Delhi: The government will continue to auction telecom spectrum, and the administrative allocation route will be used sparingly, only in those cases where it is technically not feasible to do so or for areas that are strategic in nature, sources said. The Department of […]
Drone-like damaged object found near LoC in Poonch
Jammu: A drone-like object was seen to have fallen near fence near Line of Control in Balakote sector in Mendhar area of Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. They said that at around 0315 hours, a drone-like object was seen to have fallen in damaged shape ahead of fence near Government High School Dharati in […]
India successfully test-fires medium-range ballistic missile
Balasore (Odisha): India on Tuesday successfully launched a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command here, a defence source said. The launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies. The missile was flight tested from Abdul Kalam island off the Odisha coast […]
Boat Capsize: Search ops for missing persons enters 8th day
Srinagar: The ongoing rescue operation to retrieve the bodies of three missing persons, including a father-son duo and another minor boy, has entered its 8th day, with efforts continuing unabated. As locals from Gandbal remain hopeful for a swift resolution, they have urged the administration to deploy MARCOs and deep divers into the waters of […]
Traditional ‘Zool’ festival observed at Aishmuqam shrine
Aishmuqam: Hundreds of devotees thronged the holy shrine of Kashmir’s noted saint Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) in Aishmuqam and performed the traditional ‘Zool’ ritual. Locals from Ashimuqam said that today ‘Zool’ festival was performed with religious zeal as last year this festival was performed for a short duration due to the holy month of Ramadan. […]
Police announces Rs 10 lakh reward for terrorist involved in Rajouri killing
Jammu: J&K Police on Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to the identification and capture of the terrorist identified involved in the heinous killing of a man in Rajouri district on Monday. The reward has been announced for the terrorist identified as Abu Hamza for his involvement in terror […]
Assembly polls in JK to take place soon: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon and the people of the Union Territory are enthusiastic about participating in the electoral process to support the BJP’s development agenda. Speaking to PTI, he asserted that normalcy has been restored in J-K but the […]
Boat capsize: Lt Guv meets victims’ families, takes stock of search operation for missing persons
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday met the families of the victims of the boat capsize tragedy in Jhelum last week that left six persons dead, officials said. He also met the families of the three victims who are still missing, they said. The LG visited the families of the deceased and missing victims […]
DGP reviews security preparedness for upcoming LS polls in Anantnag
Anantnag: Director General of Police (DGP) R.R Swain reviewed the security preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in a joint officers meeting held at south Kashmir’s Anantnag District on Monday. The meeting was aimed to assess the readiness of the forces deployed for the elections, facilitating a collaborative effort towards ensuring the safe and […]
Nothing in excess of Rs 600 can be charged for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Monday that not more than Rs 600 can be charged for enrolling law graduates as advocates across the country, as it reserved its verdict on pleas challenging “exorbitant” fees being levied by state bar bodies for the purpose. Reserving the judgement on as many as 10 petitions, a […]
