Budgam, Mar 21: A 35-year-old lineman of Power Development Department (PDD) and a father of five daughters lost his life after falling from an electric pole while repairing a High Tension (HT) line at Magam area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. An official told the news agency said that the incident occurred during routine maintenance...
Refuses to comment on Lal Singh’s Congress entry, terms it party’s internal matter Srinagar, Mar 21: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah clearing air over announcement of candidates for the coming LS polls said on Thursday that the party will make the announcement only after Eid-ul-Fitr. Omar’s remarks came in response to a question regarding...
Srinagar, Mar 21: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Thursday filed his nomination papers. The nomination ceremony, held at the District Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kathua, witnessed the presence of prominent BJP leaders, including the State President, Ravindra Raina, and the renowned wrestler, “The Great Khali” alias...
New Delhi, Mar 21 : The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal concerning the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. A division bench comprising Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Manoj Jain...
Srinagar, Mar 21: A daughter of jailed Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah and granddaughter of deceased Syed Ali Geelani have declared non-association from separatist ideology and allegiance to the sovereignty of the Union of India. In a public notice published in a local newspaper, Shah’s daughter, Sama Shabir Shah, who had topped CBSE examination...
Srinagar, Mar 21: National Conference (NC) President and Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for collective efforts to protect and increase tree cover in Jammu and Kashmir. Farooq said on ‘Arbor Day’ today, the day emphasises caring for trees as a way to sustainably protect the planet Earth’s natural resources. “Over the years,...
Srinagar, Mar 21: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Parra on Thursday accused the National Conference of following an attitude of arrogance over seat sharing and their party. The statement is likely to widen the differences between the NC and PDP, who are the constituents of INDIA alliance in Jammu and Kashmir along with the...
Srinagar, Mar 21: The President of India on Thursday appointed Mohammad Yousuf Wani as Additional Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court for a period of two years. “In exercise of the power conferred by Clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri...
Srinagar, Mar 21: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have registered a case against the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Engineer and Assistant Executive Engineer, Manasbal Development Authority for abuse of official position and misappropriation of Govt funds. In a statement issued to the news agency, a spokesman said that Anti Corruption...
Srinagar, Mar 21: Navroz- the first day in the Persian New Year- was celebrated with fervour in the Valley on Thursday. The celebrations were, however, a low key affair as the festival coincided with fasting month of Ramazan. Navroz, which literally means a ‘new day’, is the beginning of the New Year of the Persian...
Srinagar, Mar 21: Some upper reaches of Kashmir valley received a fresh snowfall while plains were lashed by light rains on Thursday. Reports of snowfall were received from the upper reaches of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, said an independent forecaster, Kashmir Weather on Thursday. Srinagar and some other parts of Kashmir valley received light rains...
New Delhi, Mar 21: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government for freezing the party’s accounts and said that freezing the Congress’ bank accounts is freezing of Indian democracy. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, the Congress leader said, “This is not the freezing of the Indian National Congress’...
New Delhi, Mar 21 : BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday hit out at the Congress for blaming the government for blocking its accounts and said, “Instead of correcting their errors, Congress is blaming authorities for their troubles”. Taking to social media post-X, Nadda said, “Be it the ITAT or the Delhi HC, they have...
No leniency towards those who distributed wrong question papers, probe to begin from tomorrow: Director Srinagar, Mar 21: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK)Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, as per the news agency told reporters that schools will face...
Says arrangements being put in place for smooth Amarnath pilgrimage Srinagar, Mar 21: The divisional administration on Thursday said that record-break voting is expected in the Kashmir Valley and that the arrangements to ensure smooth annual Amarnath pilgrimage is being put in place. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, as per the news agency said...
Srinagar, Mar 21: minor girl was mauled to death by stray dogs at Waghama area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. An official told the news agency, that a minor girl identified Arshima (08) daughter of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Waghama was attacked by stray dogs at her native village. He said that...
Chennai, Mar 21: Flamboyant young opener Rituraj Gaekwad was on Thursday evening appointed as the new captain of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2024 edition. He takes over from iconic skipper M S Dhoni, who had led the team since its inception to five title wins, including in the last edition....
Srinagar, Mar 21: Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that BJP has a problem with only those parivars that are opposed to it. “ I have said this earlier. BJP has no problem with ‘parivarvaad’ parties. They have problems only with those parties who oppose them,” Omar said while responding to the...
New Delhi, Mar 21 : Former Congress president on Thursday slammed the government and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately using ways to cripple the main opposition party of the country financially. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Gandhi said, “A systematic effort is underway by the Prime Minister to cripple...
Srinagar, Mar 21 : The sky was partly cloudy in Kashmir on Thursday as the Meteorological Department forecast rain or snow during the next 48 hours. The MeT Srinagar said light to moderate rain or snow will occur at many places with thunder, lightning and gusty winds over plains of Kashmir and Jammu divisions...
Chennai, Mar 21: The single phase polling for the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone seat in Puducherry will be held from 7 am to 6 pm on April 19. This was announced by the Election Commission, as notification for the polls was issued yesterday, marking the commencement of nominations...