Srinagar, Apr 01: The Health and Medical Education department has directed all GMCs and other tertiary care hospitals to establish control rooms for inter departmental consultation of indoor patients. As per a circular issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, a copy of which lies with news agency, the hospital authorities have been directed...
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Court finds Lapses in Rs 91 Crore Bank Scam Case, Orders CBI to conduct Further probe
Srinagar, Apr 01: In a significant development concerning the high-profile Rs 91 crore bank scam case, Principal Sessions Judge Jammu, has returned the challan to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) while also raising serious questions on the investigation. The judge has directed the CBI to conduct further investigation, citing apparent lapses in the initial...
Security shouldn’t be ‘status symbol’ but need basis affair in J&K: DGP Swain on AFSPA rollback, troop-cut
Says in Europe, police chief moves with two guards, situation has not reached that point in Kashmir yet; we are working on a plan where securing homes, individuals shouldn’t be an issue, top officials involved in plan to ensure safe, security environment for upcoming polls, increasing women participation in police force gradually Jammu, Apr 01:...
Roads or Death traps: Accidents in J&K claim 4251 lives in 5 years
28,896 accidents, 37,725 injuries reported, reveals RTI; Traffic Dept says efforts on to enhance road safety Srinagar, Apr 01: Startling data released by the traffic headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir has shed light on the alarming number of road accidents in the Union Territory, with a huge toll on human lives and well-being. Over the...
India to witness extreme heatwave in April-June: IMD
New Delhi, Apr 1: India is expected to experience extreme heat from April to June, with severe impacts over the central and western peninsular parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. “Above-normal heatwave days are likely over most parts of the plains during this period. 10 to 20 days of...
Thai and Indian Navy chiefs discuss issues of mutual cooperation in maritime domain
New Delhi, Apr 1: Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Adoong Pan-Lam and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday held discussion which was centred around issues of mutual cooperation in the maritime domain, training exchange programmes and information sharing. Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam, who is on a three-day visit to...
Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender; 97.69% returned till now: RBI
Mumbai, Apr 1: The Government has received 97.69 per cent of Rs 2000 currency notes as on March 29, 2024, the RBI said on Monday while adding that the banknotes continue to be legal tender. The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business...
58 cases registered against drug peddlers, 91 arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar, Apr 1: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla District said on Monday that it has registered 58 cases against drug peddlers this year. Police said 91 drug peddlers were also arrested during the first three months of the year. “Police have also registered 58 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 91 drug peddlers,...
Congress holds protest, demands de-freeze of party accounts
Srinagar, Apr 1: Congress workers and leaders on Monday held protest demonstrations in Srinagar demanding immediate de-freeze of all accounts seized by the income tax department across the country ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Holding placards, the workers gathered at the party headquarters at Moulana Azad road in Srinagar and shouted slogans against the...
Gross GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78 lakh crore; second highest collection ever
New Delhi, Apr 1: Indicating rise in business activity, the Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of March 2024 witnessed the second highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore with a 11.5 per cent year-on-year growth. This surge was driven by a significant rise in GST collection from domestic transactions...
Cong trying to push country into darkness: Amit Shah
Jodhpur, Apr 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress-led UPA of trying to push the country into darkness during its rule and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to make India a safe and prosperous nation in the last 10 years. Addressing a public meeting here, Shah said Modi has...
Police book 5 miscreants under PSA in Baramulla
Srinagar, Apr 1: Police on Monday booked five alleged anti-national elements under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police identified the accuased as Asif Ali Bhat a resident of Badipora Tangmarg, Mohammad Yaqoob Bhat of Tantraypora Palhallan, Waseem Mehraj Farash alias Waseem Farash of Khanpora, Bashir Ahmad Sualiah of Mohalla Jadeed...
BJP arrested Kejriwal out of fear of losing LS polls: AAP
New Delhi, Apr 1: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Dilip Pandey on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserting that they (BJP) arrested him out of fear of losing the Lok Sabha election. “Interrogation was never their (BJP’s) purpose; they always wanted to stop Arvind...
India’s defence exports reaches all time high of Rs 21,000 cr: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Apr 1 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that for the first time in the history of Independent India, the country’s defence exports has reached an all time high of Rs 21,000 crore in the financial year 2023-24 which is 32.5% more than the previous fiscal. The Defence Minister on X...
Economic self-reliant must to mitigate impact of global issue: PM
Mumbai, Apr 1: India must become self-reliant in the next decade to mitigate the impact of global issues, and efforts should be made to make the Indian currency, the rupee, more accessible and acceptable throughout the world, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an event at which the at which the RBI has completed...
Amit Shah assured all possible assistance to storm-hit people of Bengal
Jalpaiguri, Apr 1 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and properties in northern districts of West Bengal triggered by a sudden gale and assured Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of all possible assistance to the affected families, official sources said. Shah Telephoned to Chief Minister...
NC nominates Mian Altaf as Anantnag Rajouri parliamentary seat candidate
Srinagar, Apr 1 : National Conference on Monday announced its first candidate for one of three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir thereby ending chances of a patch up with INDIA alliance partner Peoples Democratic Party. Senior leader and veteran Gujjar politician Mian Altaf was nominated by the NC as the party candidate for the...
5 Miscreants Booked Under PSA in Baramulla, Lodged To Central Jail Kot Bhalwal & District Jail Udhampur: Police
Srinagar, Apr 01: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said to have booked five miscreants under Public Safety Act and subsequently lodging them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal Jammu and District Jail Udhampur. “Acting tough against ANEs (Anti-national Elements) Baramulla Police booked five persons namely Asif Ali Bhat son of Ali Mohammad resident of Badipora...
IAF set to conduct trial run for emergency landing facility at Anantnag’s Bijbehara today
Sukhoi, Tejas likely to take part in event; Traffic dept issues advisory for alternate route plan Anantnag, Apr 01: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct a trial run of the 3.5 km long emergency landing facility on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway at Bijbehara while as the authorities have made elaborate arrangement by...
Over 250 people died every week in UK hospitals due to long waits in 2023
London, Apr1: An average of 268 people a week are thought to have died in 2023 due to hours-long waits in emergency departments in the United Kingdom, Sky News reported on Monday, citing a study by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. In February of this year alone, the number of people who waited more...