NEW DELHI, Mar 9: India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) bloc will start the tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement from Monday in Brussels amid Trump tariff threats, according to an official. The talks are expected to focus on resolving remaining issues so that the agreement can be finalised...
Day: March 9, 2025
Lieutenant Governor attends inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
GULMARG, MARCH 09: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg today. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to athletes and team officials from all over the country participating in different winter-sports disciplines. “Khelo India Winter Games symbolizes the spirit of Ek Bharat...
Fashion show in Gulmarg: CM Omar seeks report, assures action
Mirwaiz, Ruhullah, Lone express anger, shock Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 09 : After images of a fashion show held in Gulmarg went viral, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday sought a detailed report from the authorities within 24 hours. The office of the Chief Minister, J&K, issued a statement expressing shock and concern over the...
Union Home Secretary reviews J&K security
Discusses upcoming Amarnath Yatra, Kashmir train, Jammu situation with top brass Yogesh Jammu, Mar 09 : Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired an important security review meeting with top officers of central armed forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies here on Sunday. The Union Home Secretary, according to the news agency—Kashmir News...
LG Sinha Orders Thorough, Transparent Investigation Into Kathua Killings
JAMMU, Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the killing of three relatives of a family in Kathua district. The bodies of Varun Singh (15), his paternal uncle Yogesh Singh (32) and maternal uncle Darshan Singh (40) were found from the Ishu nullah in...
Tarigami urges government to address growing issues in transport sector in J&K
Srinagar, Mar 9 CPI(M) leader and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami, has urged the government to address the growing issues in the transport sector in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that there is a need for fair regulations, financial relief, and strict enforcement of rules to protect the livelihoods of taxi operators. Addressing...
Investment Proposals Worth Rs 1.63 Lakh Crores Received In J&K Till Dec 2024: Survey Report
Jammu, Mar 9: Investment proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore have been received till December last year, which will create direct employment opportunities for more than 5.90 lakh people, Jammu and Kashmir government’s economic survey report 2024-25 said. The report, tabled by the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly last week, said 1,984 units involving...
Union Home Secretary to chair security review meeting in Jammu today
Brutal killing of 3 youths by terrorists in Kathua extremely sad, matter of concern: Dr Jitendra Yogesh Jammu, Mar 09 : Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will arrive in Jammu on Sunday to chair an important security review meeting with top police and security officials of Jammu and Kashmir, sources told the news agency—Kashmir News...
Vice President Dhankhar Admitted To AIIMS, Condition Stable
NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the AIIMS here early Sunday after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, sources said. The 73-year-old was taken to the hospital around 2 am. Dhankhar was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, Head of Department of Cardiology at AIIMS....
MeT Predicts Week Long Wet Spell From Monday Over J&K
SRINAGAR, Mar 9: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar Sunday predicted a week-long spell of wet weather from Monday over Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The MeT office said the weather generally will remain dry till Sunday evening. It said there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches at many places...
Deep Conspiracy To Spoil Atmosphere, Says Jitendra Singh On Killing Of 3 Civilians By Terrorists
JAMMU, Mar 9: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that three missing persons of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district have been killed by terrorists, and it was a matter of grave concern. The Minister of State (PMO) posted on X in Hindi (loosely translated as), “The brutal killing of 3 youths by terrorists...
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commence amid multi-layered security in Gulmarg
DC Baramulla assures smooth conduct Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 09 : The much awaited 2nd phase of 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commenced at world famous ski resort, Gulmarg in North Kashmir on Sunday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place to ensure...
Sign of bigger things to come: EAM Jaishankar on new Consulate General of India in Manchester
LONDON, Mar 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Manchester, which he said was symbolic of the importance of the growing diaspora in the region and a sign of things to come, including an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The external affairs minister (EAM) said it...