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New farm laws have begun mitigating farmers” problems in short span of time:PM
New Delhi: Amid protests by a section of farmers against the recently enacted farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that these reforms have opened doors of new opportunities for farmers and bestowed on them new rights.In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi said the farm laws…
Read More »Centre seeks involvement of religious leaders to counter misinformation about Covid-19 inoculation
New Delhi: The centre has asked the states to constitute block-level task forces to monitor COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and to maximise involvement of local influencers, including religious leaders, for countering misinformation and rumour-mongering regarding coronavirus immunisation.According to the health ministry, the block task force would be tasked with resolving bottlenecks,…
Read More »India will play lead role in rebuilding economy in post-Covid era: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India will play a lead role in rebuilding economy in the post-COVID era and the way the country’s scientific community rose to the challenge of the pandemic is a testimony to this.Addressing the Global R&D Summit-2020, organised by FICCI and Department…
Read More »Terrorism biggest global problem; Countries supporting terrorists need to be held guilty: PM
New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is the “biggest problem” the world is facing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there was a need to ensure that countries supporting and assisting terrorists are held guilty, in an oblique reference to Pakistan. Modi made the comments at the 12th BRICS summit,…
Read More »PM Modi warns Pakistan, says India has enough military might, political will to protect its borders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday warned Pakistan that India has enough military might and political will to protect its borders and the world has seen it the country can kill militants and their handlers by entering their homes. According to reports, PM Modi who was addressing the soldiers of Indian…
Read More »India-made COVID-19 vaccine likely by February: Gov’t scientist
COVID-19 vaccine could be launched as early as February – months earlier than expected – as last-stage trials begin this month and studies have so far shown it is safe and effective, a senior government scientist has told the Reuters news agency. Bharat Biotech, a private company that is developing…
Read More »Traffic Police City Jammu launches special drive against traffic violations in view of festivals season
Jammu: In order ensure effective traffic management system and hassle free vehicular movements in this Festivals season, Traffic Police City Jammu launched a special drive in visible offences like w/o Crash Helmets, safety belts, over speed, wrong stops, Rash and negligent driving, wrongly parked vehicles etc.“The main objective of…
Read More »Multidisciplinary team visits Ladakh to speed up implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi: A multidisciplinary team from the National Jal Jeevan Mission comprising officials of the ministry and experts visited Ladakh to help in the implementation of the mission, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Wednesday.Both the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh plan to provide tap water connections…
Read More »Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit
Kathmandu: Army chief Gen MM Naravane arrived in Nepal on Wednesday on a three-day crucial visit that is largely aimed at resetting the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a bitter border row.Gen Naravane is visiting Nepal at the official invitation of Nepal Army chief Gen Purna Chandra…
Read More »SC defers hearing to Nov 5 on pleas related to loan moratorium scheme
The Supreme Court Tuesday deferred to November 5 the hearing on a batch of pleas relating to charging of interest on interest by banks on EMIs which were not paid by the borrowers who availed of the RBI loan moratorium scheme in view of the COVID19 pandemic. The Reserve Bank…
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Mehbooba Urges Omar To Take Up Salamabad Centre’s Tourism Conversion With Centre
SRINAGAR, Sep 20: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief …
