Day: March 4, 2024

J&K BJP plans ‘majestic welcome’ for PM Modi on March 7 in Srinagar
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J&K BJP plans ‘majestic welcome’ for PM Modi on March 7 in Srinagar

‘10,000 flags, 1000 banners, hoardings to be installed in City, 15000 people to come from each district, over 100 hotels booked in Sgr to accommodate workers, leaders; 1000 vehicles hired to ferry workers, 500 BJP workers tasked to complete installation of flags, banners; rally open for all, no need for passes’ Srinagar, Mar 04: Bhartiya...

Shahbaz Sharif takes oath as 24th PM of Pakistan
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Shahbaz Sharif takes oath as 24th PM of Pakistan

Islamabad, Mar 4: Shahbaz Sharif took the oath as the 24th elected prime minister of Pakistan during a ceremony held at the President’s House on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. President Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to the newly-elected prime minister at the ceremony attended by the...

LG inaugurates Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at SKUAST Kashmir
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LG inaugurates Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at SKUAST Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 4 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir on Monday. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Parshottam Rupala accompanied the Lieutenant Governor during the inauguration ceremony. The event witnessed the inauguration of various works...

CEO reviews preparations in Jammu parliamentary constituency
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CEO reviews preparations in Jammu parliamentary constituency

Jammu, Mar 04: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, Monday chaired a meeting here to review the preparations for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, 2024 in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. The meeting, among others, was attended by District Election Officers and SSPs of Jammu, Samba and Reasi Districts. During the meeting, extensive deliberations...

Tral youth found dead under mysterious conditions in hostel at Punjab
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Tral youth found dead under mysterious conditions in hostel at Punjab

Srinagar, Mar 04 : A BSc radiology student from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in the hostel of Desh Bhagat University in Punjab. As per the details available with the news agency,  a student namely Zahid Ahmad, son of Ab Qayoom Bhat of Gulab Bagh Tral was found dead...

GoI should restore statehood to J&K immediately after assembly polls: Azad
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GoI should restore statehood to J&K immediately after assembly polls: Azad

Demands thermal power projects for J&K Anantnag, Mar 04: Former Chief Minister and Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday said the Government of India must restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately after the assembly elections. As per the news agency, speaking to reporters in the Aishmuqam area of...

High-density apple farming a new trend in valley
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High-density apple farming a new trend in valley

Farmers switch to high-density orchards for ‘superior quality, increased yields’ Srinagar, Mar 04: The trend of high-density apple farming continues to gain momentum in Kashmir, attracting an increasing number of farmers. Demand for the plantation of such apples is rising steadily. Growers from various areas of the valley informed the news agency, that more and...

J&K govt to present special cash award to medalists under ‘Sports Policy’
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J&K govt to present special cash award to medalists under ‘Sports Policy’

Jammu, Mar 4: In a first, the Jammu and Kashmir administration under ‘J&K Sports Policy-2022’ will present a special cash award to the medal-winning athletes. Credible sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council told UNI, “Under the 2022 Sports Policy, the medal winners (national and international) will be presented with the cash award at...

‘Modi ka Parivar” several BJP leaders change their bio in solidarity with PM over Lalu’s ‘parivaarvaad’ jibe
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‘Modi ka Parivar” several BJP leaders change their bio in solidarity with PM over Lalu’s ‘parivaarvaad’ jibe

New Delhi, Mar 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and other senior leaders on Monday changed their Twitter bios in solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over ‘parivaarvaad’ jibe by Lalu Prasad Yadav. On Sunday, during the ‘Jan Vishwas Maha Rally’ at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Lalu Yadav said, “What is...

India eye SAFF U16 Women’s C’ship final berth in Bangladesh clash
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India eye SAFF U16 Women’s C’ship final berth in Bangladesh clash

Kathmandu, Mar 4: A spot in the SAFF U16 Women’s Championship final will be on the line as India take on Bangladesh in their second match of the tournament at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Tuesday at 14:45 IST. After a thumping 7-0 victory over Bhutan in Friday’s opener, helped by Anushka Kumari’s...

Misfiring Labuschagne little concern for Australia coach
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Misfiring Labuschagne little concern for Australia coach

Christchurch, Mar 4 : The form of the Australia No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne is not causing too much worry for head coach Andrew McDonald. McDonald is unperturbed by some indifferent recent form from key batter Marnus Labuschagne as the reigning ICC World Test Championship winners get set to name an unchanged XI for the second...

Attention being diverted from core issues: Rahul
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Attention being diverted from core issues: Rahul

  Shivpuri (MP), Mar 4 : Firing a broadside at the Centre, erstwhile Congress President Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday that no attention is being paid to the three principal issues of high prices, unemployment and corruption. “Indeed, the populace’s attention is being diverted from these matters. Money is being brought out of the pockets...

PM arrives on brief visit to TN
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PM arrives on brief visit to TN

  Chennai, Mar 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here by a special aircraft from Telangana on a short visit to Tamil Nadu on Monday. After a brief reception at the airport, Mr Modi flew to Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here, in a helicopter where reviewed the progress of India’s first Prototype Fast Breeder...

JK-DMA issues Avalanche Warning For 5 Districts
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JK-DMA issues Avalanche Warning For 5 Districts

Srinagar Mar 4: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Monday issued a medium- danger level avalanche warning for five districts in jammu and Kashmir. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Kishtwar, Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory as per GNS. Further...

Depending on import of weapons can be fatal for strategic autonomy: Rajnath Singh
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Depending on import of weapons can be fatal for strategic autonomy: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Mar 4 : Highlighting the Government’s vision of attaining self-reliance as soon as it came to power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the nation cannot remain dependent on import of weapons or platforms as it can be fatal for strategic autonomy. Addressing a gathering of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers...

BJP govt forms separate Ministry for development of tribals: PM Modi
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BJP govt forms separate Ministry for development of tribals: PM Modi

  Adilabad (Telangana), Mar 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the BJP government has formed a separate Ministry for the development of tribals. Addressing a public meeting (Vijay Sankalpa Sabha) here after launching multiple developmental projects worth Rs 56,000 Crore in the state, Modi said, “Even after several decades post-independence, the contribution made...

Israeli delegation did not attend talks on ceasefire in Gaza
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Israeli delegation did not attend talks on ceasefire in Gaza

Jerusalem, Mar 4 : The Israeli delegation has decided not to attend talks on ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of hostages, as Hamas refused Israel’s request to provide a list of the hostages who are still alive, The New York Times reported, citing officials. Earlier in the day, Al Qahera News broadcaster...

Students back to schools after 95 days winter vacations
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Students back to schools after 95 days winter vacations

‘Many schools decorated to welcome students’ Srinagar, Mar 04: Donning uniforms, school students’ of Kashmir valley Monday returned to educational institutions after a winter break of over two months. Barring a few places in frontier district Kupwara, the schools across Kashmir valley welcomed the students with a celebration day. The news agency, spoke to some...