PM Modi takes out roadshow in Chennai
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took out a well-attended roadshow in the city’s T Nagar locality, ahead of the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister was joined by BJP state president K Annamalai and the saffron party’s candidates for South Chennai, Central Chennai and North Chennai parliamentary segments. […]
Leh admin lifts prohibitory orders imposed ahead of ‘border march’
Leh: Authorities in Leh on Tuesday ordered withdrawal of prohibitory orders banning rallies imposed earlier in an apparent move to counter a march to the China border announced by Leh Apex Body (LAB). The restrictions were being lifted as “now there is no imminent apprehension of breach of peace and public order”, according to an […]
Two killed as truck hits motorcycles in Udhampur
Jammu: Two people were killed and as many were injured on Tuesday when a speeding truck hit their motorcycles on Dhar road in Udhampur district, police said. The victims, aged between 24 and 26 years, were heading for Sukrala Mata temple on two motorcycles to pay their obeisance on the start of ‘Chaitra Navratri’ when […]
Thousands throng Vaishno Devi shrine on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Jammu: Thousands of devotees from across the country thronged the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir as the nine-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ commenced on Tuesday. ‘Shat Chandi Maha Yagya’, a special havan organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), was performed at the holy cave amidst the […]
Eid festivities: Kashmir Bakers Association rues decline in sales
Srinagar: Amidst the uproar over the escalating bakery prices in Kashmir and consumer complaints of exorbitant rates ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Kashmir Bakers Association has shed light on a deeper issue, highlighting a significant decline in bakery sales over the past decade. Shahid Mir, President of the Kashmir Bakers Association said that they are witnessing […]
Shoppers throng markets in Kashmir ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Srinagar: Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan. Bakeries, confectioneries, mutton and chicken outlets, readymade garments and crockery stores witnessed a heavy rush of […]
CS chairs 9th UT level NCORD meeting for control of Narcotics in JK
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired the 9th UT level Apex committee meeting of NCORD to have better coordination among different stakeholders at the highest level to control illicit trade and supply of Narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home, Special DG, Crime, ADGP, Jammu, Commissioner Secretary, GAD, […]
MeT forecasts dry weather till April 10
Srinagar: The weatherman here on Monday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours and possibility of light rain and snow at many places towards evening of April 10. A meteorological department official here said that on till April 9, weather is expected to be generally dry. “On 10th April, weather […]
BJP expects lakhs to attend PM’s April 12 rally
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expecting a turnout of over two lakh attendees for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally slated to take place in Udhampur on April 12, this year. This will be the Prime Minister’s 3rd public rally this year alone. Sources said that the much-anticipated […]
INDIA bloc has no durability, constituents already struggling: Rajnath
Tiruvarur/Namakkal (Tamil Nadu): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the opposition INDIA bloc had no durability and attacked the mega alliance over issues including Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark and the DMK’s “anti-woman mindset.” Targeting DMK over its leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s alleged anti-Sanatana Dharma remarks and INDIA bloc over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ comments, the senior […]
