Security grid gets in a huddle, strategy devised to keep ‘peace intact’

Srinagar: A high-level joint security review meeting was held in Srinagar to review the possible fall-out of the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel on J&K and to devise a strategy to counter the same. A winter strategy to deal with challenges ahead was also finalised that entailed keeping a close watch on the J&K’s […]

BRO achieves breakthrough of Kandi tunnel on Jammu-Poonch highway

Jammu: The Border Roads Organisation on Wednesday achieved a breakthrough of the 260-metre Kandi tunnel along the Jammu-Poonch national highway, a defence spokesperson said. The tunnel work, which commenced in March, has seen remarkable progress despite facing adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and landslides along the entire road stretch, the spokesperson said. He said […]

Simultaneous polls: Law Commission chief, members meet Kovind panel

New Delhi: Law Commission chairperson Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi on Wednesday gave a detailed presentation on the way forward to hold simultaneous elections in the country before the high-level committee on ‘one nation, one election’ headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind here. Sources aware of the meeting said the law panel had a […]

RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday asked private banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to ensure at least two Whole Time Directors (WTDs), including the MD & CEO, on their boards to facilitate succession planning. Given the growing complexity of the banking sector, it becomes imperative to establish an effective senior management […]

Lt Guv inaugurates ‘Pensioners Sammelan’ in Srinagar

Lauds District Admin for achieving 100% saturation under the ISSS

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated ‘Pensioners Sammelan’ and interacted with the Pension Beneficiaries in Srinagar, Wednesday. In his address, the Lt Governor expressed gratitude to all the senior citizens, who attended the programme. Elders’ blessings are always priceless. J&K Administration will ensure they live a happy and healthy life, he said. “It is our […]

  Jammu gets a ‘smart look’ as murals, paintings adorn city walls

Jammu: Jammu is receiving a major makeover through eye-catching murals, 3D artworks, and various paintings adorning the building walls and other structures as part of the ‘Smart City’ project. With the completion of dozens of artworks on the flyovers and walls at 16 different places under the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) project, the city […]

Govt approves Rs 22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday announced a Rs 22,303 crore subsidy on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the current rabi season and said the farmers will continue to get key soil nutrient DAP at Rs 1,350 per bag. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the […]

NCERT panel recommends replacing ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in textbooks

No decision yet, says council

New Delhi: “India” should be replaced with “Bharat” in the school textbooks for all classes, a high-level committee for social sciences, constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to revise the school curriculum, has recommended. According to committee chairperson C I Isaac, the panel has suggested replacing the name “India” with […]

Jammu cop dies after his rifle goes off

Jammu: A police officer died after his service rifle went off inside a security installation here on Wednesday, officials said. Inspector Gurdeep Singh (48) of 7th battalion of Jammu and Kashmir armed police received a bullet from his own service rifle inside the battalion headquarters at Channi Himmat in the outskirts of the city, the […]