NHRC expresses concerns over delay in release of relief package to victims of bonded labour
Dec 15, 2021, at 01:58 am
New Delhi/UNI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay in the release of relief packages to the victims of bonded labour.
Jammu and Kashmir to become strong pillar of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: LG Sinha
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Lucknow: Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is now becoming a pillar of AatmaNirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) as the rights enshrined in the constitution are being extended to the citizens here.
GI tagging for Kashmiri carpets to begin soon: Mahmood Shah
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Srinagar: Director Industries and Commerce, Mahmood Ahmad Shah said that the department will launch GI tags for the Kashmiri carpets soon which will restore customers’ confidence, besides protecting authenticity of artisans.
Jammu and Kashmir: 94 officials in Tourism Deptt promoted, cleared to higher grades
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:44 pm
Srinagar: As many as 94 employees of different cadres in Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, were promoted/cleared to higher grades by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) held under the chairmanship of Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police facilitate PCPG meeting at Sopore
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Srinagar: As a part of public outreach programme, a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was facilitated by Police at Police Post Warpora.
Jammu and Kashmir: Dwivedi promoted; to be designated as Principal Secretary
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Jammu: The government Monday promoted General Administration Department (GAD) Commissioner Secretary Manoj Kumar Dwivedi to the ‘Above Super Time Scale (HAG) of IAS’.
‘Ensure smooth vehicular movement in Srinagar’
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Srinagar: In order to frame out an action plan to overcome traffic Jams and ensure smooth traffic movement on city Roads, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Muhammad Aijaz Asad Monday chaired officers meeting here in his office Chamber.
Jammu and Kashmir: DC Srinagar visits Hokersar Wetland Conservation Reserve
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:29 pm
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Monday visited Hokersar Wetland Conservation Reserve, the largest bird habitat in Kashmir at Zainakote in Srinagar District and took stock of conservation measures being taken up there.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police organise drug de-addiction camp at Police Station
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:26 pm
Srinagar: In its efforts to bring Police Drug De-addiction services closer to community, Police under the supervision of SP West Al-Tahir Geelani organised a drug de-addiction camp at Police Station Parimpora.
Lashkar terrorist killed in Poonch encounter, 8 killed this year in Rajouri-Poonch: Defence Sources
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Jammu/UNI: A terrorist was gunned down during a gunfight between security forces and terrorists this morning in Surankote area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dec 14, 2021, at 11:05 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday said terrorism activities have reduced since scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
Opposition stages march against suspension of 12 MPs
Dec 14, 2021, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Opposition MPs, along with the 12 suspended MPs, staged a march from the Parliament House to Vijay Chowk outside the Parliament building, accusing the government of trampling democracy by suspending the parliamentarians and not allowing the Opposition to raise issues.
Blasphemy: The Murderous Faithful
Dec 14, 2021, at 08:13 pm
On December 3, 2021, a violent mob at the Wazirabad Road in Sialkot city (Sialkot District) of Punjab tortured a Sri Lankan national, Priyantha Kumara, to death over blasphemy allegations before burning his body. Kumara was accused of blasphemy for allegedly tearing down stickers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from a wall of factory. Kumar was working as a senior manager at a leading Sialkot factory that manufactures and exports sports products,
Dec 14, 2021, at 08:11 pm
On November 29, Sedra, the daughter of a physician, Mohammad Dawod Rateb, was abducted in an area close to Balhika private school in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital city of Balkh Province. As reported on December 3, she was subsequently rescued by Taliban forces.
Dec 14, 2021, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate has said in its chargesheet that alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar replicated Union home minister Amit Shah's office phone number to make a "spoofed" call to befriend Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez while claiming his links with late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha's "political family".
Dec 14, 2021, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a central government's plea to construct all-weather roads of 10-metre width as a part of its Double Lane Paved Shoulder (DLPS) for Char Dham road project, including some strategic feeder roads leading to the Indo-China border.
Assam: Three youths killed, two others injured in road accident in Morigaon
Dec 14, 2021, at 04:35 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: At least three youths were killed and two others injured after a speedy four wheeler hit a roadside wall in Assam’s Morigaon district on Monday night.
PM Narendra Modi makes late night 'inspection' of Varanasi city with Yogi Adityanath
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:37 pm
Varanasi: PM Narendra Modi on Monday went for a late night 'inspection' of key development works in Kashi.
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:17 pm
Guwahati: The Gauhati University has cancelled the cultural night to be held on Dec 14 as part of the talent search competitions organized by the Postgraduate Students’ Union of the University after detection of COVID-19 cases amongst some of the students.
Narendra Modi congratulates Harnaaz Sandhu for winning Miss Universe title
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Harnaaz Sandhu for winning the Miss Universe title.
Global Technology Summit 2021 to be held today
Dec 14, 2021, at 02:39 pm
New York: The 6th edition of Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held from Dec 14-16, 2021.
Javed Akhtar seeks non-bailable arrest warrant against Kangana Ranaut in defamation case
Dec 14, 2021, at 05:57 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran script writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar on Monday moved a plea before the Metropolitan Magistrate court seeking the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in connection with a defamation case filed against her.
Man shot dead in Madhya Pradesh wedding party organised by followers of jailed 'Godman' Rampal
Dec 14, 2021, at 04:59 am
Bhopal/IBNS: A man was shot dead at a marriage party in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly organised by followers of jailed ‘godman’ Rampal on Sunday, media reports said.
Leh’s solar waste management highlighted in NITI Aayog, CSE report
Dec 14, 2021, at 03:21 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Leh has found mention for its solar powered waste management system in a joint report published by the NITI Aayog and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Director of Kashmir Tourism inaugurates ‘Mission Wushnare’
Dec 14, 2021, at 02:36 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Director of Kashmir Tourism, Dr G N Itoo, inaugurated “Mission Wushnare” at Bilaliya Educational Institute, Lal Bazar on Monday.
Two J&K cops killed, 12 others injured in terrorist attack on police bus near Srinagar
Dec 14, 2021, at 02:05 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Two Jammu and Kashmir armed policemen have died and 12 others sutained injuries after two terrorists attacked a police bus near a security camp at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday evening, media reports quoting sources said.
PM Modi to hold meeting with chief ministers of BJP ruled states in Varanasi tomorrow
Dec 14, 2021, at 01:09 am
Varanasi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a busy schedule on Tuesday, which is his second day of visit in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.
PM inaugurates Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi
Dec 13, 2021, at 09:55 pm
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi on Monday.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
Dec 13, 2021, at 08:12 pm
Varanasi/UNI The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, which restores the lost glory of this ancient temple town as a cultural, spiritual and educational centre, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Two unidentified terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir
Dec 13, 2021, at 07:35 pm
Srinagar: Security forces killed two unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Monday, officials said.