Srinagar, Feb 29: J&K Pradesh Congress committee President Vikar Rasool Wani on Thursday said the INDIA bloc partners would finalise the seat-sharing arrangements for the Union Territory by the first week of March. Wani said nothing has been finalised on seat sharing so far. “In the first week of March, the results will be before...
Bhopal, Feb 29 : In the context of the next general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Thursday that “the people’s slogan” regarding the National Democratic Alliance crossing the 400-seat mark is being heard all around. Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the public – via the virtual medium – development work...
Accused surrenders; locals, relatives demand punishment for culprit; police say case registered, assure justice Handwara, Feb 29: A man allegedly killed his wife in the Audoora Mawer village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district late Wednesday evening. While the accused, Mohammed Maqbool Mir (40), surrendered himself for his crime, the locals and relatives demanded...
Omar Abdullah to contest from Srinagar, Mehbooba from Anantnag constituency Srinagar, Feb 29: The political parties are in the final phase of finalizing their candidates in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh parliamentary seats with reports coming in that two former Chief Ministers- Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah will contest from Anantnag and Srinagar constituencies respectively....
Parleys for seat sharing in full swingin J&K, decision likely by next week; PDP says talks on, decision anytime from March 01 to March 07: Congress Srinagar, Feb 29: The parleys between the political parties in Jammu and Kashmir are in full swing for seat sharing with regard to the upcoming parliamentary elections while the...
What is the fun of smart meters, cables, when electricity is hardly available for 4 to 5 hours a day, say Irate Consumers; Streamlining things, steps afoot to improve supply ahead of fasting month Srinagar, Feb 29: Amid frequent power outages and distress cuts across Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Developed Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Thursday said...
Increased collaboration between medical & agricultural sciences imperative to address health challenges: Dr. Ashraf Ganie Srinagar, Feb 29: The three-day JK Agri-Med Science Congress, held at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) of Kashmir, concluded on Thursday with a fervent call for increased collaboration between medical and agricultural sciences. Chairman JK Research...
Jammu, Feb 29: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, R R Swain on Thursday discussed information sharing and expertise as key roles are played in curbing the terrorism with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Director General Dinkar Gupta were in a meeting. The DG NIA paid a visit to the Police headquarters where he...
Srinagar, Feb 29: A house owner was left dead, purportedly due to suffocation, in a massive blaze in Jamalatta locality in Nawakadal area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Assistant Director F&ES Aaqib Hussain told GNS that upon receiving information about the blaze, they instantly mobilised all the nearby fire stations to reach the site. “Upon...
Jammu, Feb 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday directed the officials to assess the public outreach programmes and take corrective measures for efficient redressal of grievances. “All the initiatives must serve the common good and decisions must be implemented without fear or favour,” the Lt Governor said. Sinha interacted with the...
Itanagar, Feb 29 : Railways took a major leap towards qualification for the quarterfinals of Santosh Trophy 2023-24, after defeating defending champions Karnataka 1-0 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Itanagar, on Thursday. Subrata Murmu (53’) scored the only goal of the game in the second half, to inflict a defeat on Karnataka that puts...
Dindori (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 29: Fourteen people died and approximately 20 sustained injuries when a pickup vehicle overturned in a valley in the vicinity of this district’s Badjhar village, police said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and wished the injured a rapid recovery. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav...
Jammu, Feb 29 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the platforms like ‘Youth Conclave’ will motivate Gen Zers to shape the J&K’s social, cultural and economic landscape and eventually make an impact on different sectors. Sinha also congratulated the Young Achievers from J&K who were honoured today for their...
Srinagar, Feb 29: The government Thursday said that the schools in Kashmir division shall commence class work from March-04 instead of March-01 in view of inclement weather. According to the news agency, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Tassaduq Hussain Mir in a order said, “In view of the weather advisory issued by the Meteorological...
Ganderbal, Feb 29 : A 63-year-old tourist from Maharashtra died of a heart attack while enjoying a snow bike ride in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agency, that Manohar Motiram Rajani (63) from Solapur, Maharashtra was enjoying a snow bike ride at Tajwqs glacier....
Srinagar, Feb 29: A policeman was injured after his rifle went off accidentally in Arihal area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. An official told news agency, that the cop identified as Jahangir Ahmad Khan got hit with by a bullet on his foot when his service rifle went off accidentally. He said that...
New Delhi, Feb 29 : The government on Thursday approved the scheme for installing solar panels on rooftop and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households, with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. The scheme will allow households to save the electricity bills and also earn income by...
New Delhi, Feb 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by a candidate who was denied a job for the post of a constable as he had more than two children. The Court said it will not interfere with the Rajasthan Service Rules which disqualified a candidate from public employment on these...
Ottawa, Feb 29 : The Canadian government has decided to airdrop aid into Gaza within the next week, a CBS News correspondent said, citing Canadian officials. “CBC News has learned that the government has decided to airdrop aid into Gaza. A Canadian government source says that the airdrop will happen within the next week,” said...
Hyderabad, Feb 29: Puneri Paltan secured their spot as the first finalists of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 after an emphatic 37-21 victory over three-time winners Patna Pirates at the GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Wednesday nighr. In what was an all-round performance from the Paltan army, the heroics were led by their able...
Srinagar, Feb 29: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district attached the properties of six proclaimed offenders who are based in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said. The properties were attached on Wednesday in pursuance of an order passed by District Magistrate Ganderbal in terms of Sections 82, 83 of the CrPC,...