Jammu potters begin preparing earthen lamps for Diwali
Jammu: The potters in Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps for Diwali, the festival of lights and diyas. These lamps also symbolise hope, positivity, and the victory of good over evil. In the heart of Jammu city’s bus-stand area, potter Dharamveer and his family is working full […]
SC asks Centre, states to take steps to fill vacancies in CIC, SICs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre and the state governments to take steps to fill the vacancies in the Central Information Commission and state information commissions (SICs), observing otherwise the 2005 law on right to information will become a “dead letter”. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices […]
Covid vaccination didn’t increase risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India: Study
New Delhi: COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Factors that did increase such chances included being in the hospital for Covid in the past and certain behaviours like binge drinking and intense physical […]
Average onion price in Delhi touches Rs 78 per kg
All-India average rate at Rs 50.35 per kg: Govt data
New Delhi: Onion prices remained at a high level in the national capital on Monday and was ruling at an average price of Rs 78 per kilogram in the retail market, according to government data. However, the all-India average price of onion was at around Rs 50.35 per kg while the maximum rate was Rs […]
All is not well with INDIA alliance: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Amid a tussle between the Congress and Samajwadi Party over seat sharing for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said the situation within the opposition INDIA alliance was not good. “All is not well with INDIA alliance. Some internal squabbles, which should not have been there, can be […]
Old mortar shell found in Jammu
Jammu: An old mortar shell was found lying near a roadside drain here on Monday, officials said. The shell was noticed in Roopnagar area by some local residents who informed police, they said. A police party rushed to the spot and the people were asked to stay away from the area. Later, a bomb disposal […]
CS presides over mega Public Darbar for Srinagar residents
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Monday presided over a mega Public Darbar at Banquet Hall Srinagar and took stock of issues and demands of people of the District. Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; VC, LCMA; Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Commissioner, SMC; Director School Education; Director Handicrafts; Director Health Services; HoDs of various departments, […]
JK receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 crore: LG Manoj Sinha
Pulwama: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Union Territory has received investment proposals worth Rs 86,000 crore as the region has emerged as a favourite destination for investors in the country and abroad. “Investment proposals to the tune of Rs 86,000 crore have come to the Industries and Commerce Department. […]
Police inspector playing cricket shot by terrorist in downtown Srinagar, critically wounded
Srinagar: A Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector was battling for life at a hospital after he was shot and wounded by a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist on a cricket field in downtown Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. The officer, identified as Masroor Ahmad Wani, was playing cricket at the Eidgah playground when the lone terrorist fired three […]
Security beefed up after terror attack on police officer in Srinagar
Srinagar: Security has been beefed up as police and the CRPF have intensified checking in Srinagar and other towns of Kashmir following Sunday’s terrorist attack on a police officer who has been critically injured, officials said. The security forces have intensified the checking of vehicles and pedestrians in several parts of Srinagar city and other […]
