Jammu and Kashmir changed from ‘terror capital’ to tourism hub: BJP leader
Says all this happened due to efforts of PM Modi Jammu: BJP’s national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Jammu and Kashmir, which was once known as the “capital of terrorism”, into a hub of tourism and development. During the three decades of rule by parties associated with […]
Govt hikes interest rate to 6.7 pc on five-year recurring deposit
New Delhi: The government on Friday raised the interest rate on five-year recurring deposit scheme to 6.7 per cent from 6.5 per cent for the December quarter and retained the rates for all other small savings schemes. According to a finance ministry circular, the interest rate on savings deposit has been retained at 4 per […]
28 police officers from Jammu and Kashmir inducted in IPS
Srinagar: As many as 28 senior police officers from Jammu & Kashmir have been inducted in the prestigious Indian Police Service (IPS). The Union Home Ministry on Friday issued a notification regarding appointment of 28 local officers in IPS. These officers have been allotted AGMUT cadre Those inducted include Maqsood-ul-Zaman, Mubassir Latifi Ameer, Shiv Kumar, […]
Farmers’ protest: Passengers stranded at Jammu, Katra stations as 7 trains cancelled, 13 diverted
Jammu: A large number of passengers, many of them pilgrims, were stranded at Jammu and Katra railway stations on Friday as seven trains were cancelled and 13 diverted due to a “rail roko” agitation by farmers in different parts of Punjab. Members of several farmers’ bodies began their three-day agitation on Thursday to press their […]
‘Anti-party activities’: BJP issues notice to eight leaders in Kashmir
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) disciplinary committee has issued notice to eight party leaders in the Kashmir Valley for indulging in ant-party activities. The notices have been issued to Altaf Thakur, Ali Mohammad Mir, GM Mir, Asif Masoodi, Arif Raja, Anwar Khan, Manzoor Bhat and Bilal Parray. The notice reads that while holding enquiry of […]
Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Friday, an official spokesman said. Mattu discussed various developmental issues, promotion of sports and welfare of the people, especially the members of marginalised communities in Srinagar. Later Dr. Beena Budki, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam also called on the […]
Inflammatory response to Covid found to worsen pre-existing heart conditions
New Delhi: Covid infection can trigger a dangerous immune response in the hard fatty deposits, called plaques, lining the interiors of the heart’s blood vessels, which can disrupt the normal blood flow, according to researchers. Exposing these plaques to the coronavirus boosted inflammation in blood vessels, thereby enabling the fatty deposits to interfere with the […]
Law panel recommends rolling out registration of e-FIRs in phased manner
New Delhi: The Law Commission has recommended that registration of e-FIRs should be allowed for all cognisable offences in cases where the accused is unknown and extended for all cognisable offences attracting a jail term of up to three years where the accused is known. In its report submitted to the government on Wednesday and […]
Jammu smart city bags award for its e-rickshaw, e-auto project
Jammu: The central government under its Smart City Mission has felicitated Jammu smart city for its e-mobility project, which includes successful operations of e-autos and e-rickshaws, officials said on Thursday. The city got the award under urban environment category of India Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC)in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The ISAC is organised under the […]
Two mortar shells found along IB in Kathua
Kathua/Jammu: Two old mortar shells were found in a farm along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district on Friday, officials said. A farmer found the two live mortar shells while ploughing his farm in Patti Meru hamlet along the IB in Hiranagar sector, they said. The farmer informed the police and BSF, who swung […]
